'Après' is a new female-focused networking platform that is aimed at those who have taken a career break and now want to reenter the workforce. For mothers and other women who have taken time off from their career, reentering the job market can be a difficult task. This platform helps women return to their careers by putting them in touch with other professional women.
Après, which officially launches on May 4th, is a female-focused networking platform that helps women secure full-time and temporary positions in a wide variety of industries. With the help of corporate partners, the platform gives women access of editorial content, career coaching and advice from industry experts about how to renter the job market.
The platform not only helps women find meaningful work, but it also helps companies find employees who are not found on traditional networking platforms. As Après co-founder Jennifer Gefsky explains, "This virtually untapped pool of candidates is an invaluable source of talent for corporate America."
Female-Focused Networking Platforms
This Job Market is Designed for Women Who Took a Career Break
Trend Themes
1. Female Career Re-entry - Opportunities to create products, services, and programs for women who have taken a career break and wish to return to the workforce.
2. Specialized Networking - Opportunities to create networking platforms tailored to specific industries, lifestyles, and career stages.
3. Collaborative Hiring - Opportunities to create platforms that connect businesses to exceptional pools of diverse talent from unconventional networks.
Industry Implications
1. Human Resources - HR departments can leverage specialized hiring platforms and offer career assistance to individuals looking to return to the workforce.
2. Professional Development - Career coaches, training programs, and professional development services can target women seeking guidance in their job search.
3. Technology - Tech companies can leverage AI and machine learning to develop smarter, more efficient job matching algorithms and networking platforms.