Are you ready to get back to work?

1. Have you been keeping yourself informed about your industry?

I’ve been pretty out of the loop
I think I know what’s what
I do a lot of research

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2. How do you feel when you think of re-joining the workforce?

I can’t really picture it
I do it all the time and I get excited
I do it, but it scares me to death

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3. How do you approach interviews?

Rely on my gut instincts
Practice, practice, practice
Try not to think about them

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4. How’s your LinkedIn profile?

Updated and robust
A bit of a stub
My what?

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5. How is your CV looking?

Pretty good
Pathetic
Polished

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6. Is your family on the same page about your job?

We have made a plan for the future
We haven’t discussed the changes we’ll all have to make
There’s a little bit of tension

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7. Do you want a part-time position?

Sure, it’s a great way to sharpen my skills
Sure, I’d love more time with my kids
If the job was right
I’d really rather not

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8. Do you have an idea of your salary expectation?

I have a bit of an idea
I’m just not sure what I’m worth
Yes, I’ve got some clear numbers

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9. Do you have an elevator pitch?

Give me two minutes, I’ll sell myself to anyone
I’m sure I could come up with something
I’m supposed to pitch in an elevator?

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10. How do you conduct your job search?

It’s like a full-time job
Whenever I get a minute
Honestly, pretty rarely
In scheduled blocks of time

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11. What response do you get from your friends?

Too busy to help
Not able to relate
Shoulders to cry on
A great network

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12. What does your CV focus on?

Results I’ve delivered
Job titles I’ve had
Really nice paper stock

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