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Relaunch Success Stories
When I decided to return to the workforce after taking five years off to raise my children, I didn't always get the friendly response I hoped for. One recruiter asked me, "Think you still have what it takes?" Turning to former colleagues and mentors, one of the most important pieces of advice I received was to find a female-friendly company. While searching online for part-time opportunities, I saw a posting by Sara Lee about their new Returnships@Sara LeeSM internship program for returning professionals. My more than 20 years of experience moving up the ladder in consumer products sales management at The Minute Maid Company, The Quaker Oats Company, Nabisco and Dole made me an ideal fit for a Returnship. In addition, my role as a stay-at-home mom allowed me to channel my valuable skills into community work, school volunteer programs and fund-raising. I view my "returnship" at Sara Lee as a second chance at my career, and the Returnships program as a great way for companies to increase workforce loyalty and productivity.
Susan Brose
Customer Marketing Manager,
Sara Lee
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