S1E9 - Stephanie Helfer | Part 1 | Minding the Gap of Maternity Leave

Season 1: Episode 9 Happy 2023 to our wonderful PBL audience! We’re kicking the year off right with an epic two-parter. Join me for the first of two great chats with Stephanie Helfer, Head of Expert Acquisition at Paro.ai, an AI-powered marketplace that delivers finance and accounting solutions to businesses. Stephanie has worked in talent acquisition for 15 years, helping qualified and talented workers to find their “home away from home.” One thing we’re both passionate about is helping women return to the workplace after the long gap of maternity leave. It’s not always easy, but Stephanie shares some great ways to get creative when talking about it on LinkedIn or within your resume. She also explains how almost every moment in life is a prime opportunity to network, and we can all benefit from making more connections. Let’s dig in! Episode Highlights: We share our passion for helping women as they return to the workplace. The difference between men and women when applying to new roles. The best ways to address gaps in your resume and make your work experience “catchy.” Maternity leave is more than just a gap! There are ways of talking about it creatively. Networking is just talking to people and connecting with them—it doesn’t have to be so official! And lots more! Connect with ATR: LinkedIn and Instagram Thanks for tuning into this week’s episode of Parent. Boss. Leader., empowered by ATR International. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe, and leave a review wherever you get your podcasts: Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | Spotify