Returning to Work Afer 40: How to Nail the Interview | Career Series 3
Returning to work? Master your interview with calm, confidence, and a winning strategy to stand out.
In this episode, Cathy Burns, Midlife Mentor and Career Strategist, shares the exact steps to take before you land the interview.
She addresses the often-overwhelming experience of reentering the workforce after a break, guiding listeners through a comprehensive preparation process for crafting a stand-out resume, overcoming common roadblocks, and approaching every interview question with confidence and authenticity. This podcast emphasizes the importance of thoroughly preparing for the interview and provides step-by-step guidelines to ensure success.
Whether you’ve been away from work for months or years, this episode gives you the tools, mindset, and strategies to move from uncertainty to opportunity. You’ll learn how to prepare with confidence, reframe your time away as an asset, and show up to interviews ready to stand out.
It’s time to stop second-guessing yourself and take control of your next career chapter.
Key Takeaways:
Update your Resume. Job applications require you to attach a copy of your current Resume. Post a LinkedIn-ready Resume to attract recruiters as well as employers. Make sure it showcases the skills that the employer is looking for and contains keywords that will put you ahead of the other candidates.
Identify and Tackle Roadblocks. Having the right mindset, banishing negative self-talk, and tapping into your past successes will empower you.
Interview Success Starts with Preparation: Learn how to prepare for job interviews with a focus on calm, confidence, clarity, and a strategy that helps you stand out.
Sharing Your Unique Story: Discover effective ways to articulate your personal journey and highlight the strengths and skills you’ve developed over time.
Authenticity and Confidence in Every Answer: Understand the importance of approaching interview questions with genuine responses and a professional demeanor.
Trusting Yourself in the Reentry Process: Reframe returning to work as an act of self-trust, rather than a need to prove your worth.
Showcasing Your Value: Gain insights into how to effectively present your capabilities and readiness for new opportunities, ensuring you’re prepared to show what you have to offer.
If you're returning to work, updating your resume, or preparing for an interview, share this episode with others who are doing the same. And remember to subscribe, rate, and review MORE for Midlifers on your favorite podcast platform!
Cathy Burns
is a certified leader, speaker, teacher, and mentor, and the host of the More for Midlifers podcast. With a background in human relations and a lifelong commitment to helping others rise, Cathy shares her own journey of navigating challenges, reigniting her inner fire, and proving that every life lesson is a stepping stone to becoming your best self. She is dedicated to guiding midlifers through personal growth, reinvention, and discovering what’s next.