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You Got the Interview! Now What?

You figured out what type of work you want to do upon your return from a career break, you have your resume and LinkedIn profile "just right," you applied to various open positions, and you successfully networked your way to a job interview. Think of an interview as a conversation…

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The Benefits of Hiring Women Returning from Career Break

“…..I would search out older women as employees. Ones that have already raised families and are looking for something to do. These people have lived with a budget. They are aggressive. They are honest. You can’t find better employees. They are one of the most underused resources in America.”

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Empty Nester? Get a Gig!

We Baby Boomers, the intensity generation, have hurled our hearts and souls into every life chapter. As the first generation to choose when to become parents, we became passionate parents, elevating parenting to the apex of Maslow’s Hierarchy, playing Mozart to make our children “smarter” in utero. Then we became…

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Is Age Just a State of Mind?

Age is a top concern for relaunchers. This is the case for relaunchers of all ages, because whether age is going to be an issue depends on more than just your actual age – it can also depend on your industry, the length of your break, and whether you are…

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A Strong Relaunch Starts With Knowing What Matters To You

Making the decision to relaunch your career is the start of a new phase of life – a phase full of opportunity, excitement and perhaps some apprehension and hesitation. This is natural. It is a significant decision and you may be anxious to get it right.

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Unique Value Propositions

“Humans are complex, and our personalities form through a lifetime of diverse experiences. You have a Unique Selling Point, or USP, that sets you apart from others who do similar work...Your USP is a critical part of your brand in a job search. No matter what your profession or background,…

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Team Spotlight: Mindy Berkower

Hello, I’m Mindy Berkower, Chief Client Officer and General Counsel at iRelaunch. That’s a long title, I know! I manage iRelaunch’s relationships with many of our key corporate clients. I also lead iRelaunch’s legal function, handling all of our contracts and advising our team on a range of legal and…

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The 4 most effective job searching tips that no one tells you

Don't relaunch alone! Join our growing relauncher communities on Facebook and LinkedIn. For more great advice and guidance on your relaunch and to receive updates on when return to work programs are accepting applications, events for relaunchers and more, be sure to sign up for our Return to Work Report…

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Are You Doing What You Do Best?

Relaunching your career can be overwhelming at times, and you may feel stuck at one (or more!) of the steps along the way. When you feel this way, take a few minutes to reflect on the building blocks that make up all that you offer: your values, interests, experience,…

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Lessons from My Own Relaunch

So, I got an MBA, then a fast-track career, then a spouse and family. Then I did what a lot of women do – I left the workforce. When I left, I had no idea if I’d ever collect another paycheck. Then I got scared that even if I wanted…

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