Second Careers

Download or read book Second Careers for Intelligent Women written by Harish Bhat and published by Penguin UK. This book was released on 2013-09-15 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: On 2 April 2011, when India won its second Cricket World Cup, Priyamavada Merchant was proud of herself for having successfully carried out the task of draining out the rainwater at Wankhede Stadium. She and many other women who have found a second career when they thought it was too late for them through Second Careers for Intelligent Women (SCIP). Launched in 2008, SCIP helps women who have taken a break from their careers by creating a bridge to help them return to the workplace. Many women have, at some point, given up their careers due to personal reasons and find it difficult to get back to work after their sabbatical. SCIP helps such women realize their potential and gives them the much-needed impetus to enter the work environment for the second time. Yet another inspiring read from Harish Bhat, brand custodian of the Tata Group, Second Careers for Intelligent Women brings forth narratives of women who have found the opportunity to re-start their careers.