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ADMISSIONS & FINANCIAL AIDDEGREE PROGRAMSVIRTUAL CAMPUSCONTACT USCLICK TO TALK September + October 2006, Issue 36
In this issue… Re-entry into the job market – is it as difficult as it appears to be? This issue examines the different challenges people can face when choosing to re-enter the market after some time away. Also, explore a Day in the Life of an AIU Online faculty member in their chosen career field.
Re-entry Into the Workforce
Transitioning into a more traditional workforce is not easy. There are several factors that you need to take in to consideration before taking the leap.
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For more specific job transition strategies check out:

Military to Civilian

Stay-at-home Parents

Layoffs, reduction in force
Meet the Faculty
AIU Faculty/StaffDr. Dawna Komorosky, Treatment Manager
Meet Dr. Dawna Komorosky, current instructor for criminal justice courses for AIU Online, as she shares her experiences from a "real world" job in the criminal justice field.
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Meet AIU Online Alumni
AIU AlumniI Got My Degree for My Kids
Meet Monique Johnson, AIU Online graduate. Monique shares her story of challenges she faced being a working mother while obtaining her degree to further her career.
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