It's been a long road! You've spent time assessing your past careers, what you've enjoyed and not enjoyed about your previous jobs. You determined your best career path, and you've taken the necessary steps to achieve the training and level of competence that puts you squarely among the best candidates. You've expanded your network, perfected your resume, and are on your last round of interviews. You're ready for this - negotiation skills engaged. Confidence at 100%.

And then you hear an unexpected question: Are you willing to relocate?

Today I finally felt validated in my career search and that I actually will end up with a good job back in the paid workforce. You gave me hope and strategies- exactly what I needed. Thank you!

Ever wonder what goes into a day that results in comments like this? Join us as we share photos, session highlights, and useful tips from last week’s Conference in Evanston. You’ll see why it’s one of the best investments you can make in your path back to work.

If self-promotion while networking doesn't come naturally for you (and let's face it, networking can be hard enough without the added pressure of touting your skills to the degree you've earned them) then we have a suggestion you'll love. In this blog that recently appeared in Fairygodboss, iRelaunch Chair and Co-founder, Carol Fishman Cohen explains how a "networking buddy" can elaborate on your experience, accolades, and accomplishments for you.

"The Surprising Networking Hack That You’ll Love if You Hate Self-Promotion"

Ever wonder what goes into planning the perfect agenda for the iRelaunch Return to Work Conference? Take a look behind the curtain, and you’ll see how we build a program that corresponds directly to your needs as a relauncher. 

Choosing the Topics that Matter Most to You

Changing the paradigm of returning to work after a career break - it's a task we take seriously every day. You might be wondering what a typical day looks like, the steps we take to make this change happen for you, and the resources involved.

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Social media has drastically changed the way we connect and communicate, and all indications predict it is here to stay. In a 2017 report released by We Are Social and Hootsuite, statistics show 2.8 billion social media users globally, or about 37% of the world’s population. That more than doubled the number of new users reported the previous year.

As you consider whether to join us at an iRelaunch Conference, here is what past attendees have gotten out of the Conference:

Motivation to get started

Past Conference attendees said:

To help you with your decision, we thought it might be helpful to share several testimonials with you from iRelaunch Return to Work Conference attendees over the years as you ask yourself “Is this conference for me?”:

Are you having difficulty knowing where / how to start your relaunch efforts?

Past attendee comments: