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What to Do if You Blow the Answer to an Interview Question

A little rusty on my interview skills, I remember giving a very poor and incomplete answer to one of these questions. I completely blew it. Of course, while I was driving home, it was all I could think about. And then ... Eureka! The answer I should have given during…

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I would just like to publicly announce that I have no idea what I’m doing…

I would just like to publicly announce that I have no idea what I’m doing. Why is this so hard for most people to admit? Especially in times of uncertainty or crisis, like the state of the world today, it can be difficult to come forward and acknowledge our own…

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Who's Hiring? We're Naming Names (Again!)

Although we certainly recognize relaunchers' fears in the midst of rising unemployment rates, we are nevertheless encouraged by the job opportunities that do exist - and the eagerness of employers to fill those jobs with qualified, mature candidates - and that's where relaunchers excel!

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Is proposed 3-year Japanese maternity leave beneficial?

When Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe recently spoke about his 2013 proposed “3-year-maternity-leave,” a majority of Japanese working women got angry with the idea. Why? Why do Japanese working women dare to refuse a precious opportunity to be with their little children?

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Resume Types - Which is the Right One for You?

I’ve been a career coach for almost a decade and during that time, I’ve read, reviewed and evaluated hundreds and hundreds (That’s not an exaggeration!) of resumes. In recent years, I’ve included resume writing as one of the services I offer via my coaching consultancy, Ascension Careers. So, I feel…

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Do You Really Want to Go Back to Work?

Even being flooded with hopes of fresh starts and new beginnings, it's easy to second-guess your true intentions … "do I really want to return?" Here are a few suggestions to make certain you're starting a clear path and setting yourself up for success.

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Silence the Doubter and Regain Your Confidence

Is a lack of confidence getting in the way of a successful relaunch? If so, you’re not alone! Whether it’s been 10 years, 10 months or 10 weeks since you were last in the workforce, the majority of people experience some type of self-doubt and lack of confidence during a…

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Part-Time or Non-Traditional Hours/Location?

When people tell me they want to work “part time,” the first thing I ask is what they mean by part time. They might say “I don’t know, maybe 25-30 hours a week.” A little probing often reveals they wouldn’t mind working more hours if some of the work could…

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Episode 61: An Eldercare Primer for Relaunchers and More - Part I with Janet Simpson Benvenuti

In this two-part podcast, Carol talks with Janet Simpson Benvenuti, relauncher, eldercare expert, founder of Circle of Life Partners, and author of “Don’t Give Up on Me! Supporting Aging Parents Successfully” about how we can best prepare for future eldercare responsibilities and managing the care of our elders once in…

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Episode 62: An Eldercare Primer for Relaunchers and More - Part II with Janet Simpson Benvenuti

In this second podcast installment, Janet Simpson Benvenuti, relauncher, eldercare expert, founder of Circle of Life Partners, and author of “Don’t Give Up on Me! Supporting Aging Parents Successfully” describes the information and documents that all eldercare providers should assemble, including legal documents and medical documents. She discusses eight strategic…

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