The First 100 Days in Your Relaunch Position: Paving the Way for Success
“I realized that after all my efforts to land this job, I couldn’t conjure up a picture in my mind of how I would actually be successful at it."
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Design and Creative Jobs Lend to Remote Work
While I have always regarded design careers as a great option for relaunchers, I started thinking about them again when I received the October issue of Fast Company magazine, their design issue. “Design” is a broad category, encompassing building design, product design, typeface design, interior design, digital design of all…
iRelaunch Return to Work Conference October 2021
The iRelaunch Return to Work Conference is a three day event full of education, inspiration and opportunity to connect with employers looking to hire professionals who have been on career…
Becoming a Lifelong Learner: How to Find JOY in Everyday Learning
Being open to new experiences and diverse opportunities is at the forefront of becoming a lifelong student. When we emerge from our cozy comfort zones and stretch ourselves, the magic of learning and the thirst for knowledge and creativity shine brightly. Here are a few tidbits to awaken the lifelong…
Keeping Your Energy High During Long Interviews
You’ve made it through a phone screen with a recruiter, an aptitude test, a personality assessment, a Skype call with HR and one face-to-face interview. Now, you’ve been invited for an all-day onsite interview. This is great news, you’re still in the running. Although, you need to recognize that full-day…
Maintaining Your Job Search Momentum Through the Holidays
As the office parties continue and vacation plans are anticipated, people often forget that companies are open during the holidays. Believe or not, it’s business as usual. Don’t let the frenzy of the season be an excuse to slow up and disconnect from your job search. Often job openings are…
Preparing Your Partner for Your Relaunch
Congratulations – you have made the decision to relaunch your career! This is a very exciting decision, and you want to hold on to that excitement as you journey down the path of finding work. No matter the length of your career break, your decision to head back has likely…
"How can I get better at dealing with rejection?"
Rejection can sting, especially when you haven't experienced it in a while. In fact, without a rejection strategy, you could find yourself derailing - just as you are finally executing on your career search. The great news is that learning to deal with rejection is like building a muscle that…
Interview Advice
"After spending time at home with my baby, I am ready to go back to work and have been actively interviewing. Given the fields that I am looking at, having taken time off is often a deal breaker. I find that most interviewers (predominantly male) do not look favorably upon…
How To Answer "Are You Willing to Relocate?"
If you haven't thought about how you'll answer this question, it's time you do. According to an Indeed.com survey, 45 percent of people who relocated within the past year (2017 stats) did so for occupational reasons—either for long-term career prospects or for a job offer they couldn't resist. Determining whether…