BEAT x Stantec MIX is an an engaging mix on “Reignite Your Career Journey: Leave of Absence”. Returning to the workforce after a hiatus can be both exciting and challenging. Whether you have taken time off for personal reasons, family responsibilities, health matters, or other commitments, this event will provide you with strategies and insights to successfully transition back into the professional world.
BEAT MIXES are a platform to develop relationships across Toronto’s architecture and design communities by setting up opportunities for networking. Each MIX features guests that include principals from local design firms of various sizes, along with leaders in related professions such as construction, accounting, engineering, and academia. Participants have the opportunity to interact with the featured guests and peers in smaller focused groups. MIXES have offered an opportunity to discuss topics that are less commonly addressed in these professions.
Key Takeaways:
- Crafting your personal comeback narrative after a leave of absence
- Unveiling the hidden strengths acquired during your time away
- Cultivating a supportive network to boost your transition back into the workforce
- Tailoring your job search tactics to your specific situation
- Addressing potential challenges and resume gaps proactively
- Finding harmony between work and personal aspirations
Featured Speakers:
- Suzanne Crysdale (Discipline Leader – Architecture, Senior Principal): Significant break from a traditional nine to five model.
- Natalie Petricca (Office Leader, Senior Associate): Health / Disability leave of absence.
- Ena Kenny (Principal, Senior Interior Designer, Global Health Sector Interior Design Lead): Short leaves of absence to support family members in palliative care, as well as general balancing of career and support of ailing family members.
- Deanna Brown (Architect, Principal, Regional Design Leader): Taking a leave of absence to volunteer abroad.
- Elisa Costa (Architect, Associate): Maternity / Parental leave.
