Dear colleagues,
I hope this message finds you in good health.
I have been a stay-at-home mother for the last 5 years. Since I live in a nuclear family, I had to take care of my baby and leave a flourishing career in HR all those years ago. I have 6 years of experience working with various companies, with Times of India being one of them, as an HR business partner. Now, I am looking for a full-time or part-time job as my kid is now 5 years old and is mature enough to stay without me for a couple more hours after school. I have been trying to find a job opportunity for the last 6 months, but have had no such luck. I have not received even one call, not even for a telephonic interview. I regularly update my resume and keep applying to various jobs, but to no avail.
I already feel outdated and defeated. I am a humble person with very good communication and interpersonal skills. I am proficient in MS Word and have a clear understanding of HR concepts. I may need some brushing up, but I believe it would not take me much time to get back into the flow of work. My husband is the VP-HR of a reputed organization in Gurgaon and helps me whenever I am stuck. One of his consultant friends suggested I should show fake continuous experience since it's difficult to get a job now with my kind of gap, but I find that highly unethical. I have done nothing wrong by taking a step back from work for my kid, which is the world's most important job. I should not have to resort to such measures to secure a decent job. I don't demand a high salary, I am ready to join in a short time, and I have no qualms about the profile either since I have handled all the functions of HR before. Still, I don't understand why I am unable to find one job for myself!
Can anyone please offer me some suggestions? Any help would be much appreciated.
Regards, Poonam
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2I hope this message finds you in good health.
I have been a stay-at-home mother for the last 5 years. Since I live in a nuclear family, I had to take care of my baby and leave a flourishing career in HR all those years ago. I have 6 years of experience working with various companies, with Times of India being one of them, as an HR business partner. Now, I am looking for a full-time or part-time job as my kid is now 5 years old and is mature enough to stay without me for a couple more hours after school. I have been trying to find a job opportunity for the last 6 months, but have had no such luck. I have not received even one call, not even for a telephonic interview. I regularly update my resume and keep applying to various jobs, but to no avail.
I already feel outdated and defeated. I am a humble person with very good communication and interpersonal skills. I am proficient in MS Word and have a clear understanding of HR concepts. I may need some brushing up, but I believe it would not take me much time to get back into the flow of work. My husband is the VP-HR of a reputed organization in Gurgaon and helps me whenever I am stuck. One of his consultant friends suggested I should show fake continuous experience since it's difficult to get a job now with my kind of gap, but I find that highly unethical. I have done nothing wrong by taking a step back from work for my kid, which is the world's most important job. I should not have to resort to such measures to secure a decent job. I don't demand a high salary, I am ready to join in a short time, and I have no qualms about the profile either since I have handled all the functions of HR before. Still, I don't understand why I am unable to find one job for myself!
Can anyone please offer me some suggestions? Any help would be much appreciated.
Regards, Poonam
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Hi Poonam,
We may have a part-time/freelancer role in HR. Would you be interested? Please share your resume so that I can show it to my boss and let you know. Our email is ascensionconsult@rediffmail.com.
Thanks
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We may have a part-time/freelancer role in HR. Would you be interested? Please share your resume so that I can show it to my boss and let you know. Our email is ascensionconsult@rediffmail.com.
Thanks
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Dear Poonam,
I really appreciate that you took out so much time to care for your kid and its definitely equally if not more important than having a career. Pls dont let this bog you down. You have a legit reason to feel low self esteem but you have to be more and more patient. Look for companies which encourage women who return from maternity career break!
This website has vacancies for such moms who want to return to work ---- https://www.jobsforher.com/
Also, go through an excerpt from an article below :
(article link ---- https://sheroes.in/articles/8-indian...for-women/OTQ4 )
All the best and cheer up! :)
Intel – Intel India has launched a one-of-its-kind “Home to Office” initiative that will help bring women back to work from their career breaks due to family or personal needs. For more details go here.
Tata Second Chance Internship Programme was launched in March 2008. It is a career transition management programme for women professionals who have taken a break of 6 months or more for any reason, and wish to re-enter the professional space. The programme provides opportunities for such women to take on flexi-hour assignments with various TATA group companies.
GE – The RESTART program at GE’s John F Welch Technology Centre, Bangalore is a program that focuses exclusively on hiring women scientists and engineers who have taken a career break and wish to get back to work.
Hindustan Lever Limited (HLL) Career by Choice – is based on the insight that there is a need for a gradual transition as women on a career break to step back into the working world. To ease this transition, HLL designed a comprehensive programme that balances a woman’s personal and professional needs. Career by Choice allows women to structure your work around your life and the other way around!
IBM ‘Bring Her Back Program ’ – Meant to attract back women who have taken a mid-career sabbatical. “Any woman professional with the requisite skill-set can apply, and anyone with, at maximum, three years of personal sabbatical qualifies for the programme. Began in 2011
SAP ‘Stay in Touch’ – The company ensures that women employees return to work after a sabbatical or maternity leave.
Axis Bank – India: In 2014 the bank started ‘Re-connect’– a program that offered jobs to former women employees who have left the system in the past 10 years, in select states. For more, click here.
Philips – Back in the Game (B.I.G.) is a unique initiative recently launched by Philips India that provides a platform to women talent to return to a corporate career at Philips, post a break in their career (due to lifestyle, personal or any other reason). This internship program is aimed at providing these interns necessary mentorship and an environment of flexibility as they resume their careers at Philips.
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I really appreciate that you took out so much time to care for your kid and its definitely equally if not more important than having a career. Pls dont let this bog you down. You have a legit reason to feel low self esteem but you have to be more and more patient. Look for companies which encourage women who return from maternity career break!
This website has vacancies for such moms who want to return to work ---- https://www.jobsforher.com/
Also, go through an excerpt from an article below :
(article link ---- https://sheroes.in/articles/8-indian...for-women/OTQ4 )
All the best and cheer up! :)
Intel – Intel India has launched a one-of-its-kind “Home to Office” initiative that will help bring women back to work from their career breaks due to family or personal needs. For more details go here.
Tata Second Chance Internship Programme was launched in March 2008. It is a career transition management programme for women professionals who have taken a break of 6 months or more for any reason, and wish to re-enter the professional space. The programme provides opportunities for such women to take on flexi-hour assignments with various TATA group companies.
GE – The RESTART program at GE’s John F Welch Technology Centre, Bangalore is a program that focuses exclusively on hiring women scientists and engineers who have taken a career break and wish to get back to work.
Hindustan Lever Limited (HLL) Career by Choice – is based on the insight that there is a need for a gradual transition as women on a career break to step back into the working world. To ease this transition, HLL designed a comprehensive programme that balances a woman’s personal and professional needs. Career by Choice allows women to structure your work around your life and the other way around!
IBM ‘Bring Her Back Program ’ – Meant to attract back women who have taken a mid-career sabbatical. “Any woman professional with the requisite skill-set can apply, and anyone with, at maximum, three years of personal sabbatical qualifies for the programme. Began in 2011
SAP ‘Stay in Touch’ – The company ensures that women employees return to work after a sabbatical or maternity leave.
Axis Bank – India: In 2014 the bank started ‘Re-connect’– a program that offered jobs to former women employees who have left the system in the past 10 years, in select states. For more, click here.
Philips – Back in the Game (B.I.G.) is a unique initiative recently launched by Philips India that provides a platform to women talent to return to a corporate career at Philips, post a break in their career (due to lifestyle, personal or any other reason). This internship program is aimed at providing these interns necessary mentorship and an environment of flexibility as they resume their careers at Philips.
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Hi Poonam, If you are interested in working on freelance basis you may get in touch with me on jobs@hr-des.com Regards,
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Dear Ms. Poonam,
Presently, Kotak Life Insurance Company is looking for candidates who are ready to work with them. This is purely a recruitment process to form a team in your area. Please contact me for more details. Kindly provide your contact number when writing to kotakapc1@gmail.com.
Thank you.
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Presently, Kotak Life Insurance Company is looking for candidates who are ready to work with them. This is purely a recruitment process to form a team in your area. Please contact me for more details. Kindly provide your contact number when writing to kotakapc1@gmail.com.
Thank you.
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Dear Poonam,
Your decision to kick-start your career again is highly appreciated. In fact, this should be recognized, and more opportunities should come your way, rather than this being taken as a handicap and attaching a certain stigma to those who have taken a break in their careers.
However, times are changing, and more and more companies are realizing that taking a break from one's career is a good thing, and one should not be expected to work continuously until he is retired or expired. These are the opportunities which are used to relieve stress, renew oneself physically, mentally, and spiritually; and also gives one an opportunity to fulfill one's family responsibilities and obligations.
VINI.WONDERS has given you some very good suggestions. Please pursue those leads given. Keep at it; sooner than you think, some good opportunities will present themselves.
Warm regards.
From India, Delhi
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Your decision to kick-start your career again is highly appreciated. In fact, this should be recognized, and more opportunities should come your way, rather than this being taken as a handicap and attaching a certain stigma to those who have taken a break in their careers.
However, times are changing, and more and more companies are realizing that taking a break from one's career is a good thing, and one should not be expected to work continuously until he is retired or expired. These are the opportunities which are used to relieve stress, renew oneself physically, mentally, and spiritually; and also gives one an opportunity to fulfill one's family responsibilities and obligations.
VINI.WONDERS has given you some very good suggestions. Please pursue those leads given. Keep at it; sooner than you think, some good opportunities will present themselves.
Warm regards.
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Hi Poonam,
You are interested in a job, but you have not mentioned your location or the type of job you are looking for. It would be better if you provide some basic information, which would make it easier for us to assist you.
Regards,
Priyanka
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You are interested in a job, but you have not mentioned your location or the type of job you are looking for. It would be better if you provide some basic information, which would make it easier for us to assist you.
Regards,
Priyanka
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Hi, We may have an opening for you in gurgaon. please send your resume to reshma@srijanjobs.com if interested.
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Appreciate your help, guys.
Dear Priyanka,
I reside in South Delhi and am looking for something in nearby locations.
Hi Reshma,
Is it a full-time or a part-time opportunity? Full-time in Gurgaon would mean I would reach home very late, which is not feasible for me. So, let me know.
Regards,
Poonam
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Dear Priyanka,
I reside in South Delhi and am looking for something in nearby locations.
Hi Reshma,
Is it a full-time or a part-time opportunity? Full-time in Gurgaon would mean I would reach home very late, which is not feasible for me. So, let me know.
Regards,
Poonam
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I am Puneet Singh from Dehradun. I have rich experience as a Senior SEO Executive and Accountant Assistant in a pharma private limited company. If there is any vacancy in this sector, please contact me via email at singhpuneet705@gmail.com or on Skype at Puneetsingh21.
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