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Local Women Forge Unexpected Career Paths to Success
A common question children are asked is “What do you want to be when you grow up?” This question implies that there should be a short and simple answer. Yet, realistically, the answer is often quite complex. Many factors impact career journeys: economic fluctuations, family needs and personal maturation…
Remote Work Key for Military and Other Spouses Who Move Frequently
Since we recently honored our military servicemen and women on Veteran's Day, I have been thinking a lot about those who support them: military spouses. I had the opportunity to meet with military spouses earlier this month when I spoke at the National Military Spouse Network Military Spouse Employment Summit.…
How your Relaunch can be a Reintroduction to Yourself
Having observed many clients on their relaunch journey, one of the things I’ve noticed is how often there is a reawakening to the strengths, qualities and attributes they’ve taken for granted and often don’t realize the applicability of these strengths to the characteristics employers are looking for in a new…
I have sent my resume to so many places. Why haven’t I heard from anyone?
We all know that a thorough job search process takes a good deal of time, attention and emotional energy. These are valuable resources you’ll want to invest wisely. Once you realize an approach is not working, rather than become discouraged, I suggest you treat the moment as both a wake…
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…
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…
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.
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…