Career Comeback Tools and Resources
Here you will find links to resources, guides, checklists, and other useful information. This post may contain some affiliate links. If you click and sign up or purchase, I may earn a small commission—at no extra cost to you, but help to fund the creation an maintenance of the Smoms Community. I only recommend tools I truly think will be value to you. Thank you for supporting SMOMs and helping me keep this community going!
Career Starter Kit
 Easy and completely free AI Job Search Assistant. Best way to get started. Was literally designed to help moms returning to work. Rewrite your résumé, Explore job options that fit your life (not someone else’s ideal). Prep for interviews or write a cover letter — in minutes. Brainstorm flexible careers, side hustles, or even your next big idea. Rebuild your confidence without hiring a life coach.
Career Comeback Checklist
Steps to Get Moving—Even If You Feel Stuck for moms returning to work after a career pause (without the hustle, pressure, or panic)
Job Search Tools:
- TealHQ really has everything. Resume Builder, Interview Prep, and incredible tools to help you organize and track your job applications. (Cost: Free basic version, $9/week).
- Check out Job Copilot -AI Job Application Automation platform. You can send up to 50 personalized job applications per day! (Cost $8.90 – $12.90 / week)
- Resume Genius: Amazing and easy to use tool to help format and design your resume. Hundreds of templates. (Cost: Free basic plan, $2.95 Trial, $95/year)
Some amazing books to Help with your Career Comeback:
- Secrets of Six-Figure Women: Surprising Strategies to up Your Earnings and Change Your Life (Audio version), by Barbara Stanny (Author), Vanessa Daniels (Narrator)
- The Pivot Year: 365 Days To Become The Person You Truly Want To Be, by Brianna Weist
- Never Search Alone: The Job Seeker’s Playbook, by Phyl Terry (Author)
- The Power Pause: How to Plan a Career Break After Kids—and Come Back Stronger Than Ever, by Neha Ruch