Returning to Work

Resources for caregivers returning to the workforce after a career pause

BEGINNING AGAIN (RELAUNCHING YOUR CAREER)

● Bolles, R. N., & Brooks, K. (2021). What color is your parachute? 2021: Your guide to a lifetime of meaningful work and career success. Ten Speed Press.

● Bolt, L. (n.d.). We found the best websites for moms reentering the workforce. The Riveter. https://theriveter.co/voice/best-websites-for-moms-reentering-workforce/

● Burnett, B. & Evans, D. (2016). Designing your life: How to build a well-lived, joyful life. Knopf.

● Burnett, B. & Evans, D. (2021). Designing your new work life: How to thrive and change and find happiness—and a new freedom—at work. Vintage.

● Cohen, C. F., & Rabin, V. S. (2007). Back on the career track: A guide for stay-at-home mothers who want to return to work. Hachette Book Group.

● Eyring, H. J. (2010). Major decisions: Taking charge of your college education. Deseret Book.

● Gajic, A. (n.d.). 55+ LinkedIn statistics. 99 Firms.com. https://99firms.com/blog/linkedin-statistics/#gref

● Gefsky, J., & Delo, S. (2019). Your turn: Careers, kids, and comebacks—A working mother’s guide. Harper Business.

● JS101. (n.d.). Job search training. The Select Center for Economic Opportunity. https://www.js101.org

● Stromberg, L. (2017). Work, pause, thrive: How to pause for parenthood without killing your career. BenBella Books.

● Tiger, P.D., Barron, B., & Tieger K. (2021). Do what you are: Discover the perfect career for you through the secrets of personality type. Little Brown Spark.

● Vanson Bourne; Institute for the Future. (2018). Realizing 2030: A divided vision of the future. Dell Technologies. https://www.delltechnologies.com/content/dam/delltechnologies/assets/perspectives/ 2030/pdf/Realizing-2030-A-Divided-Vision-of-the-Future-Summary.pdf

BUILDING CONFIDENCE AND OVERCOMING IMPOSTER SYNDROME

● Cherneski, V. & Cohen, C. F. (host). Dealing with relaunch rejection with Valerie Cherneski. [Audio podcast, episode 3]. 3, 2, 1 Relaunch Podcast. https://www.irelaunch.com/podcast/ep-3-valerie-cherneski

● Cherneski, V. & Cohen, C. F. (host). How can I regain my confidence after a career break with Valerie Cherneski. [Audio podcast, episode 4]. 3, 2, 1 Relaunch Podcast. https://soundcloud.com/irelaunch-llc/how-can-i-regain-my-confidence-after-my-career-break ● Kay, K. & Shipman, C. (2014). The confidence code: The science and art of self-assurance: What women should know. Harper Business.

● Shipman, C. & Cohen, C. F. (host). Building back your confidence, with Claire Shipman. [Audio podcast, episode 100]. 3, 2, 1 Relaunch Podcast. https://soundcloud.com/irelaunch-llc/ep-100-3-2-1-irelaunchs-100th-episode-building-back-you r-confidence-with-claire-shipman

● Tulshyan, R. & Burey, J. (2021, February 11). Stop telling women they have imposter syndrome. Harvard Business Review. https://hbr.org/2021/02/stop-telling-women-they-have-imposter-syndrome

● Utah Women & Leadership Project. (2016, June 14). You’re already good enough: How embracing imperfection and cultivating confidence frees you to influence and lead. [Video]. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DuLGk2QnNpI

● Utah Women & Leadership Project. (2020, November 17). Feeling like a fraud: Navigating perfectionism and imposter syndrome as women. [Video]. YouTube. https://youtu.be/AJJEdvOnyfw

● Zacharias, A. (n.d.). 5 tips for increasing confidence. iRelaunch. https://www.irelaunch.com/blog/5-tips-for-increasing-confidence

CAREER EXPLORATION

● Create & Cultivate [@shopcreativecultivate] (n.d.). Content, community, & curated events for ambitious women, like you [eCommerce]. Instagram. https://www.instagram.com/createcultivate/?utm_source=ig_embed&ig_rid=d5650f99-070f-44 bb-b6ba-cb58cdb83399

● Frost, K., & Fishman Cohen, C. F (Host). (2017). Relaunching after challenging life events and transitions with Kimberly Frost [Audio podcast, episode 238]. 3, 2, 1 Relaunch Podcast. https://www.irelaunch.com/podcast

● Hiatt, A., & Mockaitis, P. (Host). (2022, May 30). How to own your career and build your dream job [Audio podcast, episode 771]. Optimality LLC. https://awesomeatyourjob.com/podcast/

● Johnson, W. (Whitney Johnson). (2016-2022). 275 podcast episodes [Audio podcast episodes]. In Disrupt Yourself. Disruption Advisors. https://whitneyjohnson.com/disrupt-yourself-podcast/

● Nielson, A. (2020). Multiple Episodes [Audio podcast episodes]. In Employed. Employed. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/employed/id1528333799 ● White, T. [@jobdoctortessa] (2022). Discover short videos related to the job doctor [Videos]. Tik Tok. https://www.tiktok.com/discover/the-job-doctor-tessa-white?lang=en

● Woodworth, S. [@worklessons101]. (2022, June 1). Accelerate your career success [Product/service]. Instagram. https://www.instagram.com/worklessons101/?utm_ source=ig_embed&ig_rid=35abf138-7348-4da3-97ab-b86f8dc655f6

CAREER PATHWAY SEARCHES

● 123test (n.d.). Career aptitude test. https://www.123test.com/career-test/

● National Center for O*NET Development. O*NET Interest Profiler. (2022). My next move. U.S. Department of Labor. Retrieved June 1, 2022, from https://www.mynextmove.org/explore/ip

DEVELOPING HARD AND SOFT SKILLS

● Adobe. (n.d.). In-demand skills you need to get hired in 2022. https://www.adobe.com/creativecloud/buy/students/use-cases/in-demand-skills-2022.html

● Chase, K. (2022). 10 best places to learn new skills in 2022. Top Resume. https://www.topresume.com/career-advice/10-best-places-to-learn-new-skills-in-2022

● CoachHub. (2021, June 2). Top 10 essential soft skills to develop in 2022. https://www.coachhub.com/blog/top-10-essential-soft-skills-to-develop-in-2022/

● Cohen, C. F. (n.d.) Be fearless when it comes to tech. iRelaunch. https://www.irelaunch.com/blog/be-fearless-when-it-comes-to-tech

● Dweck, C. S. (2006). Mindset: The new psychology of success. Random House.

● Eberhardt, N. & Cohen, C. F. (host). Skills-based volunteering and your relaunch with Nancy Eberhardt. [Audio podcast, episode 104]. 3, 2, 1 Relaunch Podcast. https://www.irelaunch.com/podcast/ep-104-nancy-eberhardt

● Georgievska, I. (2022, May 11). Most sought after hard skills in 2022. Talentroo. https://www.talentroo.com/blog/most-sought-after-hard-skills-in-2022

● Gerencer, T. (2022, July 22). Hard skills vs soft skills: List of examples for your resume. Zety. https://zety.com/blog/hard-skills-soft-skills

● Great Learning Team. (2022, February 10). What are soft skills? Great Learning. https://www.mygreatlearning.com/blog/what-are-soft-skills/

● Herrity, J. 10 steps to learn new skills (with tips). Indeed. https://www.indeed.com/career-advice/career-development/learn-new-skills

● Howington, J. (n.d.). 7 ways to learn new skills for your resume. Flexjobs. https://www.flexjobs.com/blog/post/6-ways-to-learn-new-skills-resume/

● Indeed Editorial Team. (2022, September 9). 6 important job skills at work (and how to learn them). https://www.indeed.com/career-advice/career-development/learn-job-skills

● Khlystov, Y. (2022, August 13). Hard skills vs. soft skills: Which are more important for the workplace? Job and Career Tips. https://jobsandcareer.tips/hard-skills-vs-soft-skills/

● Morgan, K. (2022, July 28). “Soft skills”: The intangible qualities companies crave. BBC Worklife. https://www.bbc.com/worklife/article/20220727-soft-skills-the-intangible-qualities-companies-c rave

● Pettersson, Ida. (2022, May 15). Top Soft Skills for 2022: 90+ Examples. ResumeGenius. https://resumegenius.com/blog/resume-help/soft-skills

● TC Global. (2022, January 17). Top skills to learn in 2022. https://tcglobal.com/top-skills-to-learn-in-2022/

● Tomaszewski, M. (2022, August 29). What are hard skills? Definition and examples for every resume. Zety. https://zety.com/blog/hard-skills

ENLISTING SUPPORT FROM FAMILY AND OTHERS

● Cherneski, V. (n.d.). Your relaunch “back to school plan.” iRelaunch. https://www.irelaunch.com/blog/your-relaunch-back-to-school-plan

● Folsom, J. (2020). Ringmaster: Work, life, and keeping it all together. Lulu publishing services.

● Friedman, M. & Cohen, C. F. (host). Getting your family involved with your relaunch with Michelle Friedman. [Audio podcast, episode 12]. 3, 2, 1 Relaunch Podcast. https://soundcloud.com/irelaunch-llc/getting-your-family-involved-with-your-relaunch

● Hanks, J. (n.d.) Partnership Families. http://www.partnershipfamilies.com/

● Pinsker, J. (2022, April 25). A smarter way to divide chores. The Atlantic. https://www.theatlantic.com/family/archive/2022/04/household-chores-share-responsibility-stu dy/629671/

● Pinsker, J. (2022, June 28). Lessons from 40 men in egalitarian relationships. The Atlantic. https://www.theatlantic.com/family/archive/2022/06/couples-gender-inequality-household-chor es-caregiving-management/661404/

● Reneau, A. (2020, September 24). To the parents struggling to juggle all the things—it’s totally okay to drop some balls. Upworthy. https://www.upworthy.com/to-the-parents-struggling-to-juggle-it-all-during-the-pandemic

● Rodsky, E. (2019). Fair play: A game-changing solution for when you have too much to do (and more life to live). Unicorn Space.

FINDING AND APPLYING FOR JOBS

● Apex Systems. (n.d.). Job search: Navigation map. https://www.apexsystems.com/sites/default/files/media-images/Job-Search-Navigation-Map.pn g

● Bolles, R. N., & Brooks, K. (2021). What color is your parachute? 2021: Your guide to a lifetime of meaningful work and career success. Ten Speed Press.

● Keiling, H. (2021, October 29). Guide: Using Indeed.com job search. Indeed. https://www.indeed.com/career-advice/finding-a-job/guide-using-indeed.com-job-search

● LinkedIn Coaches. (n.d.). LinkedIn for job seekers: How to build your network & advance your career on LinkedIn. https://socialimpact.linkedin.com/content/dam/me/linkedinforgood/en-us/resources/youth/Lin kedIn-for-Job-Seekers.pdf

● Mohr, T. S. (2014, August 25). Why women don't apply for jobs unless they are 100% qualified. Harvard Business Review. https://hbr.org/2014/08/why-women-dont-apply-for-jobs-unless-theyre-100-qualified

● Polner, E. (2022, September 20). Best job search websites. The balance. https://www.thebalancemoney.com/top-best-job-websites-2064080

● Tech-Moms. (2021, November 1). How to maintain a positive mindset through your job search [Video]. YouTube. https://youtu.be/qleZmTBcbkw

● Tech-Moms. (2022, July 14). Navigating the job search road map with Apex Solutions [Video]. YouTube. https://youtu.be/ubtbgISXV8s

● Tech-Moms. (2021, November 4). Recruiting 101: All you need to know [Video]. YouTube. https://youtu.be/0CBH5zNIPRY

● Yu, S. (n.d.). The unicorn recruiter [Videos, channel and playlist]. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/c/TheUnicornRecruiter/videos

INFORMATIONAL INTERVIEWS

● Career Contessa. (2022). The perfect informational interview template: A 5-step guide. https://www.careercontessa.com/advice/perfect-informational-interview/

● Career Contessa. (2022). Informational Interview 101: How to get them (+Why you should). https://www.careercontessa.com/advice/informational-interview-101/

● Career Contessa. (2022). Informational interview worksheet. https://www.careercontessa.com/downloads/

● Scribner, R. [Tech-Moms]. (2021, April 15). Informational interviewing 101 [Video]. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sWCk-7mg6Yg&list=PLvJhtbaWAuW2-LujG9bSyQ7DUDE3-fq 6c&index=8

INTERVIEWING AND NEGOTIATION SKILLS

● American Association of University Women. (n.d.). Work smart and smart start: Salary negotiation course. https://www.aauw.org/resources/programs/salary/

● Birt, J. (2022, May 18). How to use the STAR interview response technique. Indeed. https://www.indeed.com/career-advice/interviewing/how-to-use-the-star-interview-response-te chnique

● Boogaard, K. (2022, July 1). The STAR method: The secret to acing your next job interview. The Muse. https://www.themuse.com/advice/star-interview-method

● Borsellino, R. (2020, June 19). The best way to set up for a video interview (so you’ll look and sound like a winning candidate). The Muse. https://www.themuse.com/advice/how-to-prepare-for-video-interview

● Indeed Editorial Team. (2022, August 21). Video interview guide: Tips for a successful job interview. Indeed. https://www.indeed.com/career-advice/interviewing/video-interview-guide

● Oliver, V. (2021, November 11). 10 common interview questions and how to answer them. Harvard Business Review. https://hbr.org/2021/11/10-common-job-interview-questions-and-how-to-answer-them

● Neece, M. & Cohen, C. F. (host). Ace the job interview as a relauncher with Michael Neece. [Audio podcast, episode 2]. 3, 2, 1 Relaunch Podcast. https://www.irelaunch.com/podcast/ep-2-michael-neece

● Siemens, C. & Cohen, C. F. (host). Taking the mystery out of recruiting video introductions & interviews with Cynthia Siemens. [Audio podcast, episode 152]. 3, 2, 1 Relaunch Podcast. https://www.irelaunch.com/podcast/ep-152-cynthia-siemens

● Tech-Moms. (2022, February 17). Interviewing fundamentals with Sam Prieto [Video]. YouTube. https://youtu.be/MNB9TcVzui8

● Tech-Moms. (2022, February 28). Take the anxiety out of negotiation with Kelly May [Video]. YouTube. https://youtu.be/BLAMOHL6EOM

● The Muse Editors. (2022, September 9). Your 2022 guide to the most common interview questions and answers. The Muse. https://www.themuse.com/advice/interview-questions-and-answers

● White, T. (n.d.). Job Doctor Tessa. [Videos, channel and playlist]. TikTok. https://www.tiktok.com/@jobdoctortessa?lang=en

LINKEDIN PROFILE

● Belcak, A. (2021, April 27). How to write a crazy effective LinkedIn headline. Cultivated Culture. https://cultivatedculture.com/linkedin-headline/

● Career Contessa. (2022). Optimize your LinkedIn profile—and double your job leads [Webinar, free with email sign up]. https://www.careercontessa.com/webinars/how-to-optimize-linkedin-profile-webinar/

● Career Contessa. (2022). Optimize your LinkedIn skills [Worksheet, free download with email sign up]. https://www.careercontessa.com/resources/optimize-your-linkedin-skills/

● Career Contessa. (2022). How to build the perfect LinkedIn profile—according to recruiters [Blog post]. https://www.careercontessa.com/advice/back-to-basics-linkedin-101/

● Gajic, A. (n.d.). LinkedIn statistics. 99 Firms.com. https://99firms.com/blog/linkedin-statistics/#gref ● Scribner, R. [Tech-Moms]. (2021, April 15). LinkedIn for beginners workshop [Video]. YouTube. https://youtu.be/LDqhzq9mRP4

● Steimle, J. (2021). 60 days to LinkedIn mastery: The entrepreneur, executive, and employee’s guide to optimize your profile, make meaningful connections, and create compelling content, in just 15 minutes a day. Taft House.

NETWORKING

● Bernstein, A., Gallo, A., & Caulfield, E. (Amy Bernstein, Amy Gallo, and Emily Caulfield) (2019, October 21). Networking doesn’t have to be a drag [Audio podcast]. In Women at Work (Season 4, Episode 2), Harvard Business Review. https://hbr.org/podcast/2019/10/networking-doesnt-have-to-be-a-drag

● Carnegie, D. (2020). How to win friends and influence people. Srishti Publishers & Distributors.

● Ferrazzi, K. & Raz, T. (2014). Never eat alone, expanded and updated: And other secrets to success, one relationship at a time. Currency. https://www.amazon.com/Never-Eat-Alone-Expanded-Updated-ebook/dp/B00H6JBFOS/ref=sr_ 1_1?crid=1LV JY5MP98J5Q&keywords= never+eat+alone&qid=1653675722&s=digital-text&sprefix=never+eat+%2Cdigital-text%2C117&s r=1-1

● Garrido, A. (2022). Read this if you feel like professional networking is disingenuous. Career Contessa. https://www.careercontessa.com/advice/the-secret-to-authentic-networking/

● Grant, A. (n.d.). Give and take. https://adamgrant.net/book/give-and-take/

● Helgesen, S., & Goldsmith, M. (2018). How women rise: Breaking the 12 habits holding you back from your next raise, promotion, or job. Hachette Books. (Chapters 8 & 9 specifically focus on building and leveraging relationships).

● Lopaze, K. (2020). How to create your elevator pitch and get hired. The Job Network. https://www.thejobnetwork.com/how-to-create-your-elevator-pitch-and-get-hired/

● Utah Women & Leadership Project. (2020). Utah women groups and networks. Utah State University. https://www.usu.edu/uwlp/resources/utah-womens-groups

ONLINE TRAINING PROVIDERS

● https://www.coursera.org/

● https://www.linkedin.com/learning/

● https://www.pluralsight.com/

● https://www.udemy.com/

PERSONALITY ASSESSMENTS

● Enneagram Queen. (2022). Enneagram personality test and how can I find out my enneagram type? https://www.bestenneagramtest.com/enneagram-test-how-can-i-find-out-my-enneagramtype?gclid=Cj0KCQjw06OTBhC_ARIsAAU1yOXfe6BGsJO9CjVA je29xIZEAMhRoThuDny7Rs2hv4TdUm0cJzl780oaAlJDEALw_wcB

● Gallup. (n.d.). Clifton strengths. https://www.gallup.com/cliftonstrengths/en/252137/home.aspx

● The Myers-Briggs Company. (2022). MBTI: A new perspective on you. https://www.mbtionline.com/?gclid=Cj0KCQjw06OTBhC_ARIsAAU1yOWUZZ87XKeBw5A9a72FT W-0ps98aETbpIc8FyT72ERaFQR-n8YXVM0aAi4EEALw_wcB

● NERIS Analytics Limited. (2022). Free personality test. 16Personalities. https://www.16personalities.com/free-personality-test

● Truity. (2021). Enneagram personality test. https://www.truity.com/test/enneagram-personality-test

● TPR Education IP Holdings, LLC. (n.d.). Career quiz. The Princeton Review. https://www.princetonreview.com/quiz/career-quiz

RÉSUMÉS

● Career Contessa. (2022). Your first resume: How to write an entry-level resume that dazzles. https://www.careercontessa.com/advice/entry-level-resume/

● Indeed Editorial Team. (2021, April 1). Resume samples for after a career break. Indeed. https://www.indeed.com/career-advice/resumes-cover-letters/career-break-resume-samples

● Indeed Editorial Team. (2021, June 7). Stay-at-Home mom and dad resume sample and tips. Indeed. https://www.indeed.com/career-advice/resumes-cover-letters/stay-at-home-mom-resume

● My Perfect Resume. (2022). Best resume examples for 2022. https://www.myperfectresume.com/resume/examples

● Rabin, V. S. (n.d.). Relauncher resume guide. iRelaunch. https://www.irelaunch.com/blog/relauncher-resume-guide

● Red Rocket Resume. (2022). You’ll love your resume. https://redrocketresume.com

● Scribner, R. [Tech-Moms]. (2021, November 1). Building your resume for workforce re-entry or career pivot with Angela Ashurst McGee [Video]. YouTube. https://youtu.be/OiEnW9IkuB0