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Moms. You guys just took on the toughest job in the world. And now it's time to head back to the corporate workplace with yet an even tougher challenge .... leaving baby behind. While YOU'RE managing that, I hope you will rely on this site as your safe haven. A place you can go to help establish focus, boost your confidence and "wow" with your image while interviewing. You have a unique set of challenges ahead of you and I'm here to help.

Step one: Set a goal. This will vary widely for everyone, but establish a precise goal and write it down. i.e. I want a part-time position related to advertising close to home. OR I want a full-time position in Manhattan working for an industry leader.

Next. Go out and buy a new suit. Even if you're lucky enough to fit in your pre-pregnancy clothes, it's time to find a great fitting, up-to-date, make me feel like a million and a half bucks, skirtsuit. (just like the one shown on the "Interview Attire" page) This will force you to set aside time to focus on YOU.
If you need help with style and post- baby fit, I recommend watching a few episodes of TLC's "What Not to Wear". I've told my clients for decades, this is an investment that will yield dividends immediately. Not only is this suit for an interview and subsequent office events, but shopping for it is an act that validates you are transitioning from CEO at home, back to the corporate workplace.

Now that you've purchased your new suit, put it on and take your picture....and not wearing socks or sneakers, good grief. Don your pumps. Then take a look at the photo and scrutinize how YOU look. Be brutally honest. This is what an interviewer will see as they walk out and see you and first impressions really do count! What would YOU think about this person? Now is the time to address anything else that might need improvement. Then, when you have it all together, make several copies and put one picture on the refrigerator and one in your wallet. MOST importantly, put a picture in a place where you will see it FIRST THING in the morning. Your first thoughts of the day must include YOU getting ready for, going to and at work, in an office-setting.

Go about your normal routine, but it's imperative that this image be in place. Like magic, it will help set the tone for the rest of your
day relative to attaining your goal. And while your at it, tape your typed goal to each picture you've posted.

Next. Ask for support from your inner circle. Make your intentions known and ask that people offer support either by encouragement or at the least, by not acting as a distraction. This might take some doing as those around you are accustomed to your role as caregiver. I really think that sometimes small children transition to thinking about "mommy and work" more easily than some adults. Go figure!!! This will also serve to start building your interview network as you begin to create a "buzz" about YOU!