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Embark on a rewarding career journey with our Women’s Returnship Program. Explore exciting opportunities for female professionals currently on a career break. Break barriers, reignite your professional aspirations and join us in our growth journey.
Diverse opportunities and unwavering support for your growth await you at Persistent.
Structured return-to-work experience
Refresh existing skills and learn new ones
Inclusive culture and mentorship opportunities
Potential for full-time employment
We're deeply committed to diversity at Persistent. This program reflects our intent to empower talented women returning to their careers. At Persistent, we invest in your growth with diverse opportunities and unwavering support. Welcome to a program that refreshes skills, provides a structured return to work, and fosters an inclusive culture through mentorship.
Providing a level playing field for everyone is the way to ensure not just equality but equity.
Message from our Leaders
The Women's Returnship Program is a transformative initiative, providing women a supportive platform to restart their careers. This dynamic internship fosters skill development, professional growth, and ensures a seamless return to the workforce. Going beyond traditional internships, it actively champions diversity and inclusion in tech. Grateful for the opportunity, I've gained invaluable experience and renewed confidence. Kudos to Persistent Systems for leading in gender diversity and equality.
I had been on a forced sabbatical for more than three years, and as a single mother, I was struggling to find the right opportunity. I am grateful to a friend who told me about the women's returnship program. I've been working with Persistent for 2 years now, supporting my kids with dignity. Persistent showed faith in my abilities and empowered me.
The women's returnship program revived my career after a break, offering swift and comprehensive training on the latest technologies. The industry expert sessions provided valuable insights, and thanks to the HR team, I was seamlessly placed in a fitting project. Grateful to Persistent for the support in getting back on track.
I had a long career break, because of maternity and personal reasons. Due to a career gap, I was hardly getting any interview calls. It was the returnship program by Persistent Systems that helped me by providing such a great platform to restart my career in the same field and in one of the best companies to work for. This opportunity helped me find myself, my faith, and my worth.
Frequently asked questions
The returnship program is designed for women candidates currently on a career break and who want to re-enter the workforce. It offers a structured, self-paced, and flexible training plan and mentorship to ease the transition back into professional life. This program aims to support individuals in refreshing their skills, building confidence, and reconnecting with industry trends.
B.E/MBA/MCA/MCM or equivalent degree in CS.
It will vary as per the role – Minimum 4 years of experience.
The candidate can have varying numbers of career breaks, but the career break should not be more than 4 years in total.
Applicants will undergo an assessment process, followed by a technical interview and an HR discussion.
All available opportunities for returnship at Persistent will be mentioned on this page. Every job posting will have a Job Description and the required skills mentioned. Candidates can click on “Apply” to learn more and apply for the position.
It’s a contract-to-hire opportunity. The learning and certification period will be of three months. You will onboarded to a business unit for on-the-job training. Post successful completion and basis your performance, you will be absorbed as a full-time resource.
For now, there are no part-time opportunities available for this program.
You can apply for only one role at a time to ensure a smooth evaluation of your candidature through our screening and interview process.
Full-time employment will depend on your performance and open business positions.
Once you decide to return to work, begin brushing up on your technical and functional skills. Once selected, your learning journey will begin based on the role offered. This will be a mix of soft skills, technical trainings and on-the-job learning through short-term projects that will enhance your knowledge.
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