Why your next step back into the workforce might be an internship
In short: Returning to work after a significant break can feel daunting, but experts suggest a specific strategy to bridge the gap. Carol Fishman Cohen shares her personal journey of becoming an intern at 40 to help you navigate career reentry.
Carol Fishman Cohen, CEO and Co-founder of iRelaunch, advocates for 'relaunchers'—individuals returning to the workforce after a hiatus. She highlights how employers are increasingly evolving their engagement strategies to welcome this talent pool. A key tactic she suggests is considering an internship, even for experienced professionals, to rebuild skills and connections.
Cohen has presented on these relaunch strategies more than 300 times to over 50,000 people globally. Her approach combines personal experience with a broader understanding of how the modern job market views career breaks.
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- Summary by Intellect · source: How to get back to work after a career break | Carol Fishman Cohen
- Also: Returning to Work After a Career Break: Strategies and Success Stories | Harvard Alumni
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