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How One Parent Returned as a Federal Contractor After a Gap
Episode 81 of The Comeback Career Podcast explores how Melissa Chen, a former IT project manager, parlayed her six-year career gap into a federal contracting role with a mid-tier defense firm. Lucas and Luna break down the specific certification she earned (Security+), the networking strategy that got her foot in the door, and why the federal government's push for qualified candidates made her gap an asset, not a liability. They also discuss the growing trend of 'returnships' in the public sector and how parents can navigate security clearance timelines. If you've been out…
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