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"I’ll
recommend the The Toolkit for Comeback Moms to all the re-entering alumna
I work with – it’s so comprehensive, practical and easy to use!
I
love the highlighted tips and worksheets. You didn’t miss a thing –
from wardrobe to resumes to making a smooth transition – it’s all
there. Finally -- there’s a how-to guide dedicated to moms whose
priorities are shifting back to include paid work. Congratulations
on another great publication!"
--Connie
English, Co-Director
of Darden
Alumni Career Services
at The University of Virginia
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Career
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Do What You Are: Discover the Perfect Career for You Through the Secrets of
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Finding Your
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I
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Career coach
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Wishcraft: If I could pick one book for
my clients, this would be it. Author Barbara Sher has a magical way of getting you
to see how to turn your dreams into reality. Highly recommended!
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Books for Re-entry Moms
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Going
Back to Work:
by Loretta Kaufman
and Mary Quigley. Lots of inspirational examples and practical
advice. |
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Expert
Resumes for People Returning to Work: Filled with helpful
examples and tips. |
Entrepreneurial Books
If
you're thinking of starting a business, but don't have any specific ideas in
mind, one of the best way to learn about your options is to take a look at
some of these books. Also, you'll find dozens of books about how-to
start specific home-based businesses (i.e. freelance writing, personal
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business profile page.
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Mompreneurs
Online:
Authors Ellen Parlapiano and Pat Cobe profile
hundreds of women successfully working at home. Inspirational and
informative -- you'll be saying to yourself "I can do this" before
you get to the end of the book.
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The
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provide profiles of over 101 family-friendly businesses and careers.
Includes advice on how to professionally and financially transition your
career home.
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101
Best Home-Based Businesses for Women
by
Priscilla Huff. Huff has a number of books on this topic -- all very
worthwhile.
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The
Best Home Businesses for the 21st Century: In
addition to this book, consider some of these other titles, also by Paul and
Sarah Edwardsl:
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Getting
Started in Consulting:
For
many women, turning their corporate know-how into a consulting business is
one of the best ways to earn home-based income. If you're interested
in the consulting option, I highly recommend these books by consulting guru Alan
Weiss:
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Job
Search Books
Here are some of my all-time favorite career
books:
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Knock'em
Dead 2005 by Martin Yate. There's good reason why Yate's books are consistently best
sellers. Check out the whole series of Knock'em Dead books. |
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Directory
of Executive Recruiters by Kennedy Information. The single most comprehensive guide to over 6700
Executive Recruiters nationwide. |
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Rites
of Passage at $100,000 to $1 Million+: Your Insider's Guide to Executive
Job-Changing and Faster Career Progress in the 21st Century by John Lucht. The single best book for people interested in learning how
best to work with Executive Recruiters. |
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Complete
Idiot's Guide to the Perfect Resume by Susan Ireland.
This author really knows her stuff and helps to de-mystify the sometimes
confusing resume writing process. |
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The
Damn Good Resume Guide: A Crash Course in Resume Writing by
Yana Parker. This is one of my all time favorites. |
Books to Help Manage Your Career
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Creating Women's Networks: A How-To Guide for
Women and Companies by Catalyst. An outstanding guide for women
interested in creating support groups at their workplace. |
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Dressing
Smart in the New Millennium: 200 Quick Tips for Great Style by Joanne Nicholson.
A useful guide for looking great in any type of working environment. |
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If
My Career's on the Fast Track, Where Do I Get a Road Map? By Anne
Fisher, Career Columnist for Fortune Magazine. I love Annie -- she is full
of practical wisdom and smart strategies. |
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Make Your Contacts Count: Networking Know How for
Cash, Clients and Career Success by Anne Baber and Lynn
Waymon. Excellent book about
networking for success in today's business world. |
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Secrets of Six-Figure Women: by Barbara
Stanney. I love this book! By the time you're
done reading it you'll feel empowered to earn the money you deserve. |
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