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7 Key Things Moms Should Do NOW Before Taking a Career Break

Working Mother Planning Career Break

You've got to plan how you will re-enter into the workforce.

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As a working mom myself, I am passionate about helping women in the workplace as they balance their careers with raising their families. As a career coach and a former executive recruiter, I have often wished that I could speak to moms who are considering taking career breaks before they do—not because I want to sway their decisions—but to help them develop strategies for their re-entry—taking steps now to make it easier to return.

Here's what I'd tell them

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