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A Career Break Does Not Define You!


Almost a year ago, she was a single mum without a job and recovering from COVID.


She had difficulties getting a permanent job in her field in the Netherlands, so one of her friends referred her to me after reading my post about helping women with their resumes.


Many women feel trapped and without confidence when they want to return to work after their career breaks.


Some of them feel like they have nothing to offer in the current competitive market. This couldn't be further from the truth. Just because you took some time off to be with your kids and family, does not mean you lost all your skills and knowledge. It's all there.


It's only important to find the right way to illustrate it on paper, and

present yourself as a highly desirable candidate throughout your resume.


More often than not, when thinking of resuming a career, the most obvious route might seem to be to return to the path you were previously on. However, you might be feeling uncertain about this route. It is quite possible that you feel that the person you have evolved into during your break has different needs and interests from the person you were before.


Perhaps your return to the working world has you considering new career options or different jobs to what you were doing previously. Not being sure of which path you’d like to take can be frustrating and overwhelming, leaving you feeling directionless and without a way forward.


Don't give up, and don't lose your faith.


Help can be just one message away, if you ask. Working with an experienced career coach can restore your confidence and give you the support you need to continue your professional journey.


Work smarter, not harder. 🍀


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Alessandro Lasi, Director, Business Process Reengineering at Johnson & Johnson, Switzerland

When you hire Olivera to brush up your Personal Branding you will get significantly more than any new resume!

In finding a new role within your company or at a new company what you really need is an image and a brand that others believe in. This is marketing 101 and Olivera will bring that to you.

Not only did she redo my resume that opened a lot of doors for me, she re-branded my LinkedIn profile and how I reached out to others; she also supported me all the way through my job transition to a new company, and was precious to set up my professional blog.

I highly recommend her services, you won't be disappointed.

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Thashen Pillay, Turnaround Manager
at Neste, Netherlands

I recently had the pleasure of working with Olivera to improve my CV and LinkedIn profile after an unexpected occurrence in my career. I thought I had a decent CV already, but Olivera took it to a higher, more polished level. It was an absolute pleasure working with her!

 

Olivera's quick turnaround time on emails and document reviews is outstanding and her professional tips and expert guidance are extremely insightful and helpful - these were the things I valued the most. I could not be more pleased with the outcome. I would definitely recommend Olivera to anyone looking to take the next step in their careers by building and improving their online personal brand.

Cristopher Slauter, Senior Engineer at Amazon, USA

I recently had the pleasure to work with Olivera to revamp my resume, cover letter, and LinkedIn profile. After having worked with other coaches and resume writers previously without great success, I wasn't sure what to expect and was admittedly cautiously optimistic at best.

I could not have been more pleased with Olivera's approach, style, and great attention to detail ensuring I was on board with every change regardless of it's importance. She demonstrated a tenacity in her drive to produce results quickly knowing that the longer it took, the longer I wasn't applying with my best possible brand.

I am absolutely satisfied with the results of working with Olivera. On previous attempts at similar services, it always felt like I had overpaid for services that were underwhelming, and that I was simply a fee. With Olivera, not only were her rates surprisingly reasonable for the results delivered, I felt like I was working with a partner that was genuinely invested in my success..

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