Rakhee George (Candidate)
I attended the interview that was arranged by HSI. The interview went well and I got the job offer. I thank "Her Second Innings" for the amazing support that you gave me in finding a job after my long break of 6 years.
Charmee Kothari (Candidate)
I had taken a sabbatical for 13 years. With the big gap it was very difficult to get back in the industry- HSI made the difficult task possible for me. It gave me the platform and has placed me with a young energetic company - I feel I have gone years back the way I had started my first job. I am very thankful to HSI for making it possible for me to live my life again independently and my son is happier now and he says "Mom now in my calendar diary I will write you are also a working woman" HSI has given me all the support before and after joining the company and they are constantly a source of positive energy and full support. They are constantly checking if we all are happy with the
job and what more can be done so that we may enjoy our work more.
Very thankful to HSI "for giving me my much required second innings so beautifully".
Jyoti (Candidate)
I am a small town girl from Hubli, looking for a work from home job. My HSI story started 2 months back. My session with the coach from HSI actually enlightened me on how to reinvent my skills and represent myself. I did exactly that, and I did get a work from home offer from Pikkol. My special thanks to the HSI team and Pikkol for giving me this opportunity.
Vidya Sudhir (Candidate)
Her Second Innings works for a cause. They helped me find a work from home job that I needed at the right time. The team has guided and helped me comfortably settle into my new role. I would highly recommend HSI for every women out there who is looking to start a career all over again.
Keerthi K – Cisco
After a good break of 4 years, when I was ready to come back to work, I realized that it was going to be difficult. I am very grateful to Her Second Innings team, Cisco organization for having provided this opportunity to me.
“Change is the law of life”
I kept trying to find a job where I could balance my personal and professional life without sacrificing either. I finally received a call from "Latha and Rampriya/HerSecondInnings", who told me about this opportunity to work for Cisco with a contract of 3 months. This was a golden opportunity for me to see how I balance work & professional life. So, it was very imperative to try this option out before settling with a full time job. Things were finally falling in place.
3months @Cisco: "Everything happens for good"
Due to some initial glitch, it took some time for us to settle down at work, but the good thing associated with it, was my family was also adjusting to my new schedule. My son started co-operating.
After that we worked in HR exit Module, where we could interact with real time users of the applications, could connect with their queries and understand "why we are doing, what we are doing". It was a pleasure to get back and do what I love, the confidence inside me grew by connecting with many people and I was happy being independent.
Working on Agile methodology, we could see instant feedback from users, connect on a deeper level with the requirements and deliver all deliverables well before time.
Cisco has a great work culture and values. Working with this esteemed organization has really given me the drive to get back into work and do well for myself.
After Cisco:
After having a fruitful experience at Cisco, I move on to another organization with a permanent role and with a confidence that I will sail smoothly through my second innings too. I am very grateful to Her Second Innings team, Cisco organization for having provided this opportunity to me and other women on career break. A special mention of thanks to my managers and team for having provided us real time projects to work at Cisco.
Archana (Online Participant)
It’s been wonderful listening to Manjula about Frame Work of Return-ship. I wish I had this knowledge a little earlier. I would have taken steps in right way instead of finding opportunities haphazardly. After being part of this event I also got to see interview Videos of other HSI members who got through returnship programs. I should say it was Inspiring.
I really admire HSI for your effort and initiatives. I appreciate the genuineness you put every time you speak to us.
Kudos Team!!Great Effort.....
Cheers,