97. COMEBACK – Caroline Smith – The Entertainer – Relentless resilience job hunting after redundancy – being a wildcard candidate - senior marketing women struggling to land jobs

Hello Bright Minds, I am really happy to be back with a very vibrant episode to kick off season eight where Marketing Director Caroline Smith from the toy shop, The Entertainer talk about:

• Making sideways and strategic ‘downward’ career moves.
• Finding unexpected fresh drive and ambition after maternity leave.
• Job search challenges and strategies.
• Being the wildcard candidate.
• Nourishing your professional network.
• Using LinkedIn to showcase your expertise.
• Discipline and structure during the job-search journey.
• Caroline’s advice for making a comeback.

>>>> If you're listening before 19th February 2025 you're in time to get a ticket for the LIVE recording of episode 100: "BEYOND THE COMEBACK: Raising your career through the Primary School Years" in London on 26/2/25.

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