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How to Use a Side Project to Re-Enter the Workforce After a Career Gap
In this episode of The Comeback Career Podcast, Lucas and Luna explore how a personal side project can serve as a powerful bridge back into the workforce after a career gap. They share the story of Maria, a former marketing manager who spent four years as a stay-at-home parent, then built a local newsletter that grew to 2,500 subscribers. That project became the centerpiece of her re-entry resume, leading to a senior role at a regional agency. The hosts break down the three elements that make a side project credible: a clear audience, measurable outcomes, and a transferable skill…
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