15 Years Later... Is My Resume Still Relevant?

May 20, 2019

If there was ever a formula to follow in returning to work after a long career gap, I think Fiona Haynes has it mastered.

Past Work Experience + Side Hustle + Connection = Job

She had impressive work experience with The Economist. She took a job writing for About.com in the early Internet days. And she had a connection that introduced her to the company where she works today as a Financial Editor. The resume by itself might not work, but it's powerful when you combine it with the other elements. 

In this episode you’ll hear:

• How Fiona found her way into a media job even after missing an opportunity with Reuters and ending up in Library Science.
• How she negotiated a remote and international opportunity with The Economist.
• Why she got a 6 month maternity leave while living in the United States.
• How a connection led to a side hustle as a freelance writer that gave her flexibility when her children were school age.
• How volunteering was a good outlet during a personally difficult time
• How a connection led to a full time job
• How she uses her English accent to her advantage at work
• About the challenges to remote work

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