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My BIL is facing the real possibility of divorce based on some recent developments in his marriage that appear to be irreconcilable.
He is 34 years old, has a Bachelor's degree (I believe in HR), and has 2-3 years of experience running a convenient store prior to moving back to Ohio a couple of years ago. Outside of those few years of work experience it never made sense for him to work full time as he and his wife have 3 small children, and daycare costs are what they are.
I plan to help him get set up on LinkedIn and to update his resume, and have some professional contacts that I think could help him connect with people for positions (after all, it's about who you know). He is in a situation where right now he just wants to find work so he has money coming in based on the possibility of divorce.
For anyone else who entered the workforce late, or took an extended break to parent young children (or for any reason), what are some tips you would recommend for anyone in his shoes? I plan to do what I can to help (mostly in the form of contacts, resume help, and recommendations on skill development). I just want to help him set himself apart as a candidate as best I can, as my gut tells me it is a tough situation to be entering/re-entering the workforce in your mid-30's. Any advice or perspective would be appreciated.
He is 34 years old, has a Bachelor's degree (I believe in HR), and has 2-3 years of experience running a convenient store prior to moving back to Ohio a couple of years ago. Outside of those few years of work experience it never made sense for him to work full time as he and his wife have 3 small children, and daycare costs are what they are.
I plan to help him get set up on LinkedIn and to update his resume, and have some professional contacts that I think could help him connect with people for positions (after all, it's about who you know). He is in a situation where right now he just wants to find work so he has money coming in based on the possibility of divorce.
For anyone else who entered the workforce late, or took an extended break to parent young children (or for any reason), what are some tips you would recommend for anyone in his shoes? I plan to do what I can to help (mostly in the form of contacts, resume help, and recommendations on skill development). I just want to help him set himself apart as a candidate as best I can, as my gut tells me it is a tough situation to be entering/re-entering the workforce in your mid-30's. Any advice or perspective would be appreciated.