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Creating an Effective Return to Work Plan after a 12-Year Gap!

When it comes to mapping out your return to work there is so much to consider. Having a game plan in place will help you transition from unemployed to employed. Having strategies and tools which help define the most cost- and time-effective use of your energy will be a valuable…

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Episode 72: Creating an Effective Return to Work Plan with Lisa Fenton, CSCMP

When Lisa Fenton attended her first supply chain professional event upon deciding to return to work, she told herself, ‘you are just like them. The only difference is your pass doesn't have a company listed under your name. Now let’s go get a job to add to your pass.” Armed…

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Episode 73: Learning Curves and Relaunching: Mastery Once Back on the Job, with Michelle Friedman

Whether dusting off expertise mastered before a career break, or practicing a newly acquired skill, relaunchers are likely to experience a learning curve once back on the career track. Learn about the four stages of mastering new skills and why there is often a "dip" in the learning process early…

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Episode 74: Networks & Networking – More Than a Cocktail Party with J. Kelly Hoey

Networking expert, speaker, and author of “Build Your Dream Network”, Kelly Hoey joins Carol to discuss the meaning of networking and how to bring your networks back to life after a career break. Kelly explains how she went from corporate attorney to a management role, landing in a newly created…

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Episode 75: Five Top Rated 3, 2, 1, iRelaunch Podcasts

Jill Kravetz, CEO at iRelaunch, reviews the five top rated 3, 2, 1, iRelaunch podcasts since our first episode posted on Jun 28, 2016. We’ve produced 74 podcasts so far - all relating to getting back to work after a career break. Our guests have ranged from relaunchers just like…

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Episode 76: Mind Your P's and Q's: The Art of Business Etiquette with Jacquelyn Flesner

Has the world become more self-centered and inconsiderate? Do we treat people like we would like to be treated? Certified Business Etiquette Trainer and Founder of “The Etiquette Network” and “Professional Moms," Jacquelyn Flesner discusses business etiquette with Carol Fishman Cohen in this episode of “3, 2, 1, iRelaunch.” From…

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Episode 77: Disrupternship: What it Means and How it Affects Today’s Relaunchers with Guest Host Ginny Brzezinski

In this episode of 3, 2, 1, iRelaunch, Author, Former Capitol Hill Press Secretary and iRelaunch Advisory Board Member, Ginny Brzezinski, interviews Carol Fishman Cohen about “Disrupternship.” They discuss how mid-career return to work programs have disrupted traditional University internships and how the use of mid-career internships have disrupted…

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Episode 78: Financial Analyst to High School Spanish Teacher - Relauncher and Career Pivoter, Judy Scinto

Relaunching can involve career transition. What’s the thought process and reentry strategy when relaunching and career transition happen at the same time? In this episode of 3, 2, 1, iRelaunch Chair and Co-Founder, Carol Fishman Cohen speaks with high school Spanish Teacher Judy Scinto, who was a hedge fund…

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Episode 79: "Serial Relauncher" Susan Smith Ellis' Stellar Career in Marketing and Advertising

In this episode of 3, 2, 1, iRelaunch, iRelaunch Chair and Co-Founder Carol Fishman Cohen talks with "Serial Relauncher" Susan Smith Ellis. Smith Ellis' stellar advertising and marketing career includes career breaks along the way. Hear how a forward thinking recruiter back in the mid-1990's changed how Susan viewed herself…

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Episode 80: "I Got Hired After Attending the iRelaunch Return to Work Conference," Stanford Attendee Lisa Burns Gives Us the Play by Play

Lisa Burns, Relauncher and 2018 iRelaunch Return to Work Conference attendee joins Carol to talk about the toughest parts of her relaunch, and how the Conference changed her outlook and job search approach. They discuss persisting when discouraged, the pitfalls of only applying for jobs online and combating age discrimination.…

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