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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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Episode 39: The 5 Critical Phases of Returning to Work with Jill Kravetz

What are the 5 most important phases of your relaunch and how can you best break them down into actionable steps to ensure your success? Join iRelaunch Chair and Co-Founder Carol Fishman Cohen as Jill Kravetz, iRelaunch CEO talks to her about the foundation of the iRelaunch Return to Work…

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Episode 40: After a Career Break - "Secrets to Re-entering the Workforce" with Lesley Jane Seymour

Lesley Jane Seymour, former More magazine Editor In Chief and creator of CoveyClub.com, interviews Carol Fishman Cohen on the secrets to re-entering the workforce. Lesley and Carol discuss the growing number of reentry internship programs and employers’ recognition of the high-caliber value of relaunchers. Carol offers the “two most important…

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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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Episode 41: A Deeper Dive into Interviews - Answering the Toughest Questions with Mary Beth Barrett Newman

The interview process has become more and more complex over time. Are you ready to answer even the toughest questions with confidence? In this podcast Carol speaks with Mary Beth Barrett-Newman, the founder and President of 2nd Career Consulting, a moderator on the iRelaunch Return to Work Forum private Facebook…

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