Welcome to your launch pad...

If you're struggling to return to work after a career break, you're in the right place.

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125,000+

relaunchers in our community

We promise...you're not alone. Join our ever-growing community of relaunchers and find peers going through your same challenges.

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The viral TED talk by iRelaunch co-founder Carol Fishman Cohen has over 3.7 million views and has been translated into 30 languages.

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episodes

Our popular “3, 2, 1 iRelaunch” podcast has nearly 300 episodes and nearly 700,000 downloads.

All the tools you need to get started on your relaunch...

At iRelaunch we create and curate content specifically to help guide and advise relaunchers on their personal journeys to relaunch their careers after an extended career break. The core of our mission is to support relaunchers from launch pad to landing pad...from providing you with tools and resources as you begin your relaunch, to working with forward-thinking organizations on how to thoughtfully and purposefully create the space within their organizations to engage with talented and enthusiastic relaunchers like yourself.

If you're ready to connect with employers looking to hire qualified relaunchers, check out the resources below...

iRelaunch Job Board

Resume Gaps Wanted

The only job board where resume gaps are not only welcomed, they're required! It's completely free for relaunchers to set up their profile. We recommend you also upload your resume as employers rely on our Job Board to find the highest concentration of candidates eligible for their career reentry programs.

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iRelaunch Return to Work Conference

May 6–8, 2025

Save the date for our next Return to Work Conference in May 2025! This event will be our 37th Return to Work Conference will deliver the strategies and career advice for relaunchers from top experts, employers and coaches in the industry. You won't want to miss it! Mark your calendars now and sign up for our newsletter to stay informed on when we open registration!

Learn more about our Conference

iRelaunch Champion Employers

Employers who recognize the value of relaunchers

When you relaunch, where do you land? We've worked with over 250 global employers to create programs and events for relaunchers to resume their careers These are the employers interested in hiring relaunchers like you.

Browse iRelaunch's Champion Employers

The definitive guide

Return to Work Roadmap

Your step-by-step plan for returning to a rewarding career. Go from career break to ready-to-work in just 5 phases!

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Events

Want to know what else is going on?

Webinars, information sessions, conferences...we're always busy planning ahead for the next great event. Head over to our events page to register for any upcoming events that pique your interest. While you're there, check out some of our past events and let us know what kind of events or content you'd like to see more of!

Browse upcoming and past events

Resources

Looking for guidance and advice?

In addition to the iRelaunch Blog, 3, 2, 1 iRelaunch Podcast, and keeping a pulse on what's happening in the relauncher market, we've curated an entire resource center full of helpful articles, free downloads and lots of other relevant organizations out there that are doing incredible work to support relaunchers and their families.

Browse our resource center

Free Mini-Course

Not ready for the full Return to Work Roadmap?

Not sure if you're ready for the comprehensiveness of the entire Return to Work Roadmap, or are you wanting to take it for a bit of a test drive first? Start your test drive today by trying out our free Mini-Course! 

Let's hit the road!

Success Stories

Himani Madan

We've tracked thousands of relaunchers #iRelaunched success stories since we established the career reentry sector back in 2007. For a quick jolt of inspiration, browse the many stories we've documented over the years, like Himani Madan's story, who relaunched in 2022 with the Insight's Career Reboot program. Be sure to check back frequently as we are continually adding new stories!

Get ready to be inspired...

 

Ready to get social? Remember, you're not alone in your relaunch journey!

Join The iRelaunch Return to Work Forum

The iRelaunch Return to Work Forum is iRelaunch's private Facebook group designed exclusively for relaunchers to exchange ideas, cheer you on when you move forward in your relaunch, and support you during setbacks. The virtual networking environment features a supportive group of more than 13,000 fellow relaunchers sharing their journeys - in a supportive, judgement-free environment. This is the peer community that understands your challenges and frustrations and celebrates your wins and successes. It is also a good way to connect with other relaunchers in your area to form a local relaunch group.

I'm ready to join by answering the screening questions and agreeing to the group's rules...

Begin Networking in the iRelaunch LinkedIn Group

Join iRelaunch's group on LinkedIn. Ever wondered how to address the career break on your LinkedIn profile (and resume?) Our LinkedIn group is perfect for scouting out strategies and ideas for how to handle the career break by connecting and networking with the other community members.

Take the first step to growing your network today...

Get motivated by following iRelaunch on Instagram

We share valuable and timely content and advice, and highlight success stories, employer program information and the best resources for relaunchers on the iRelaunch Instagram page. Head over and hit follow so you'll receive motivating tips and strategies to boost your confidence and keep you going on your relaunch directly to your feed.

Yes please, I could use a confidence boost!

Still left with questions? Check out our frequently asked questions page!

Champion Employers

Did you leave the workforce for a caregiving role, to pursue a personal interest, or for another reason?

These employers are interested in hiring you.

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