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Returning as a Project Manager After an Eight-Year Career Gap
In episode 149 of The Comeback Career Podcast, Lucas and Luna explore the story of Elena Martinez, a former marketing director who stepped away for eight years to raise her twins. When she decided to return, she didn't just pick up where she left off—she pivoted into project management, a field she had no direct experience in. Elena's journey reveals the power of reframing 'soft skills' as transferable competencies: stakeholder management, budget oversight, and vendor negotiation. She navigated certification through Project Management Institute courses, built a portfolio…
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