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Complex Return to Work Cultural Issues in Japan

In 2008, I keynoted a major conference in Japan sponsored by Japan Women's University and the U.S. Embassy in Japan called Second Chance for Women on this very topic. I also spent a week giving talks around the country where I was able to speak directly to Japanese mothers about…

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Don’t Talk Yourself Out of an Opportunity

How often, I wonder, do relaunchers talk themselves out of opportunities without ever trying? While statistics exist on the number of those returning to the workforce after a career break, precious little is known about those who do not return. Is the decision not to return by choice? What of…

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Carol Fishman Cohen Answers Your Questions

Carol Fishman Cohen, iRelaunch Chair and Co-Founder, held a special Facebook Live session in which she answered many of the questions that relaunchers are asking right now. In case you missed it, you'll find those questions, and Carol's answers, right here.

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Begin at the Beginning

In my last post on grappling with imposter syndrome, I shared some of the strategies that I leveraged to push back against this all too common narrative that our internal voices perpetuate. I want to revisit one of these strategies and dig deeper on how this particular strategy was instrumental…

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Return to Work Program

Macquarie Returner Program (Australia)

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A Special Brand of Relaunchers: Military Spouses

Imagine wanting to relaunch or continue your career but your spouse’s work requires moving every two to three years, often to remote or rural places without many opportunities. Imagine that your spouse must leave the country for several months at a time -- for work that makes you sometimes worry…

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Effective Interview Follow Up and Thank Yous

Sending a cookie cutter thank you note such as the one above is like closing the door on your job candidacy. It basically announces: ‘I’m done. It’s over.’ Actually, it’s not necessarily over. You can keep the door ajar and continue to influence and impress an employer by following up…

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Build Your Skills and Network with Strategic Volunteering

Returning to the workforce can be overwhelming, especially when you may feel insecure about your abilities. Are there some “rusty” skills you need to refresh? New skills you need or want to learn? An industry or position you want more information on? Incorporating Strategic Volunteering into your relaunch plan is…

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Success Story

Elizabeth Andrew's Relaunch Success Story

After a 17 year career break, I found I was completely unemployable. I had relocated from the east coast back to my hometown in the San Francisco Bay Area. I had a few childhood friends, but no professional contacts whatsoever. To make things harder, my pre-break career had been in…

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Marketing Yourself to Land Your Ideal Position

Today’s job market is competitive, fast-paced and constantly changing. Job seekers need to stand out to be noticed. As an executive and career coach and former marketing executive, I know all too well that having the right skills and experience isn’t necessarily enough to acquire that coveted position. Often, it…

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