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36 Ways to Stay Connected to Your Field

This blog post from our archives remains extremely relevant today! Take a look at the way Sandra Day O'Connor stayed connected while on career break, followed by a list of ways to stay connected in a range of fields!

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Turn Full-Time Job Into Part-Time Consulting

With part-time and consulting work continuing to be seen as "the holy grail" of work/life balance, more and more women are asking how they can make the switch from being an employee to a contractor or consultant. Fortunately for those interested in making this change, more and more companies are…

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Finding Your Dream (Part-Time) Job

People often ask me how to find meaningful part-time work, something other than bagging groceries, answering phones, selling clothes, or stuffing envelopes. Unfortunately, there’s no silver bullet, but here are some surprisingly successful strategies.

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Actually… Mid-Career Internships are Working Beautifully

More and more companies are offering returning professional internship programs…because they work.

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How Can I Build Up My Confidence? I Am Out of Practice.

One of the key ingredients to your relaunch is building your confidence to get out the door and head back to work! Perhaps you know which path you want to pursue, you are comfortable with your resume and LinkedIn profile, and have a list of people to contact. But, you…

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Work-from-Home and Flexible Job Opportunities

There are lots of reasons why relaunchers often choose to return to work in a flexible position or one that allows you to work from home. You might be a stay-at-home parent not quite ready to leave the house, or a caretaker for sick or elderly family members. You might…

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Stay at Home Dads Returning to Work in the News

“I enjoyed your article on stay-at-home moms returning to work. Do you see men facing the same issues? After 10 years at home with my kids, I am beginning to interview for jobs and am preparing for the transition you describe." R.C., Marietta , Ga.

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Thinking about a Career Coach? Why and how to hire one

I work with many clients who decide to return to work - relaunch - after a break. Their enthusiasm fades when reality hits, and they ask themselves: “Where do I start?” A career coach can answer this. Embarking on a job search is difficult and nothing we were ever taught…

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Strategies to Combat Ageism in your Relaunch

Ageism is very much a reality. It’s notoriously hard to prove and often targeted at women. If you are 45+ and have been trying to relaunch for several months or longer with no luck, it’s tempting to assume that age is at least partly to blame. Before you cloak your…

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Explore free massive open online courses or MOOCs in your relaunch

If you’ve watched 'Groundhog Day" with Bill Murray, you're probably feeling a lot like weatherman Phil Conners (Murray) who visits Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania to cover the Groundhog Day festivities only to find himself trapped in a time loop. After a few reckless adventures, Phil eventually decides to use his knowledge of…

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