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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Taking a step back is common, but there are plenty of avenues to help you return to the workforce. Explore some of the reasons for wanting to take a step back and discover our resources for fully returning when you're ready.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Taking a Step Back

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Even the most ambitious and accomplished of HBS professionals will want, or need, to step back from business commitments to address more personal concerns, such as:

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Childcare and family growth
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Elder care and family commitments
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Unanticipated job loss, one’s own or a partners’
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Planned, yet premature retirement
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Re-examination of commitments, “soul searching”

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Whether you anticipate a career break, or wish to position yourself favorably in the event of an unplanned job loss, you can take steps now to make re-entry as pain-free and seamless as possible. Key among these are:

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Networking

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Taking a break from a job should not mean disappearing from the marketplace. Continue to maintain and expand your network, both virtually (digital communities, like LinkedIn) and in-person.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Resume Maintenance

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Make it a habit to document your career experiences and update your resume/CV, both in print and in your online profiles, so that your public persona reflects your personal experiences. Keeping your resume current allows you to remain relevant, regardless of where you are in your life and career path.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Returning to Work

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          If you’re coming to the conclusion of a career break and wish to return to your career (or establish a new one), the following practices can facilitate a smoother transition:

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Let others know

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Go beyond networking to let everyone in your circles (family, friends, acquaintances, and colleagues) know that you are actively looking for work and welcome referrals and recommendations. The more people who know, the greater your chances of finding fresh leads, insights, and ideas.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Conduct informational interviews

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Return to your roots and remember to conduct interviews that may not (or probably will not) lead to a job, but can lead to greater understanding of the broader industry and/or specific companies or functions.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Stay current

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Address concerns up front about your ability to stay current in both technology and in industry trends and developments. Your up-to-date knowledge and skills not only assure potential employers, but increase your confidence.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Highlight related experiences

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Look beyond your career-related experiences to other areas – in family, community, hobbies and interests, and more – that demonstrate your ability to apply valuable business skills, like analytics, operational acumen, and strategic thinking, to multiple challenges and contexts.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Consider “returnship” programs

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Search online, or tap your networking community, for more formal programs or coaching engagements that can reinforce your search with outside support and help.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          There are many reasons alumni seek flexible or project based work opportunities. You may be looking to scale back, re-enter the workforce, supplement your current role, or take on projects following retirement. We recognize that each situation is unique and encourage you to meet with an HBS career coach in order to take a customized approach to finding the perfect fit.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          In addition to meeting with a coach, we have compiled a list of resources for those re-entering the workforce and/or looking for project & flexible work opportunities.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Re-entering the Workforce

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          The organizations below offer resources and guidance on re-entering the workforce after an extended leave. In addition, you may want to review the list of companies that facilitate project-based and/or flexible-work opportunities.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Fairygodboss

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Fairygodboss is the largest female career community where highly motivated and authentic women can connect with other career-minded individuals to share real-life experiences and help one another to succeed. The FGB platform supports women in their careers through free resources like company reviews, over 70,000 job listings, virtual recruiting events and a community where users can be honest about their triumphs and failures either as themselves or anonymously.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Evolve

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Evolve is a professional development company for mid-career women in transition: returning to the workforce after a break, pivoting careers, starting a new venture or looking to make a change in response to a personal transition. Evolve equips women with the community, mindsets and professional toolkit needed for successful reinvention. We bring together talented women across industries and sectors for mutual learning, support and opportunities through interactive group programming.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Inspiring Capital

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          The Return with Purpose Fellowship is a year-long experiential learning program with exposure to Inspiring Capital's broader social impact network. Forty-plus hours of training provides a platform for women to accelerate their career re-entry through hands-on practical training, a self-directed path of learning, networking and self-reflection within a supportive cohort membership.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          iRelaunch

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Co-founded in 2007 by Carol Fishman Cohen (MBA 1985), iRelaunch produces innovative products and services for professionals seeking to return to work after a hiatus and for employers recruiting from this talent pool. They also manage a comprehensive database of corporate return to work programs around the world.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          ReBoot Accel, Career Accelerator for Women

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          ReBoot Accel programs get women current, connected, and confident to return to work with impact and influence. ReBoot Accel has a suite of training and placement programs that help women land jobs and return to the workplace. Founded by Diane Flynn (MBA 1988) and Patty White (MBA 1989).

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Landit

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Co-founded by HBS alumnae, Lisa Skeete Tatum (MBA 1998) and Sheila Marcelo (MBA 1998), Landit offers a personalized playbook for women seeking to move their career forward. After answering a series of questions about your preferences and experiences, Landit provides a list of curated jobs, helps you define your personal brand, and offers additional professional development resources.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Path Forward

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Path Forward offers returning professionals the opportunity to restart their careers with companies that appreciate the skills they offer, the perspective they provide, and the contributions they can make. Through mid-career internship opportunities, women and men who want to return to the workforce after pausing for caregiving are given the opportunity to forge a path forward.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          reacHIRE

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          reacHIRE helps women transition back to work after a voluntary career break. In addition to comprehensive career development training, the program connects top female talent with leading companies in paid project assignments.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Werk

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Founded by Anna Auerbach (MBA 2010) and Annie Dean (a recovering Wall Street attorney), Werk makes companies flexible. Their technology puts flexibility insights and data into the hands of companies to help them work smarter. For job seekers, they host a job board with pre-vetted flexible work opportunities.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Project & Flexible Work Opportunities

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          The programs below connect alumni from top business schools with flexible work opportunities and consulting projects at a variety of organizations:

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Business Talent Group

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Business Talent Group delivers highly curated independent consultants, vetted to meet specific company needs.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Expert360

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Freelance management platform and marketplace allowing businesses and individuals to come together to do project work.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          GLG

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          GLG is the world’s leading platform connecting business to insight so clients in every sector can interact with experts to gain answers to their toughest questions.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Guru

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Guru makes it easy for quality employers and freelancers to connect, collaborate, and get work done flexibly and securely.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Catalant

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          The Catalant platform & programs enable companies to access skills & expertise they need, get the right people on the right work, and accelerate transitions to an agile operating model.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          TalMix

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          TalMix is an online platform connecting companies and independent consultants.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Mom Corps

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Mom Corps' CEO, Allison O'Kelly, is an HBS alumna (MBA 1999). Mom Corps is a professional staffing and career development firm specializing in high-level accounting, legal, marketing and IT services on a special project or contract basis.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          On-Ramps

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          On-Ramps is a recruiting and consulting firm specializing in workplace innovation, and placing candidates in full-time, part-time and project-based assignments.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          PowerToFly

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          PowerToFly connects accomplished female talent with companies that recognize how diversity and flexible work fuel innovation. They are currently focused on the tech sector but are in the process of expanding to other sectors.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Prokanga

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Connects high-caliber professionals with flexible work opportunities in finance, marketing, executive leadership or with small businesses and start-ups. They connect candidates with full-time, part-time, or project-based roles.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Second Shift

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          The Second Shift was founded in 2014 to address the needs of both highly-skilled professional women seeking flexible employment options and businesses seeking top quality on-demand talent. Their mission is to retain critical female talent in the workforce.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Alumnae Circles

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          HBS Alumnae Circles are small groups of HBS alumnae who get together monthly to discuss a myriad of issues. Circles are designed to foster genuine relationships between alumnae, and give women the opportunity to learn from, support and inspire one another – both personally and professionally.

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Whether you are looking to scale back or considering re-entering the workforce, there are many reasons alumni seek flexible work opportunities. However, we recognize that it can be difficult to find a perfect fit. We encourage you to meet with an HBS career coach as we recognize that each situation unique and take a customized approach to help alumni with re-entry and flexible work opportunities.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          In addition to meeting with a coach, we have also compiled a list of resources to help you in this process. Some of these resources seek to connect you with either part-time consulting roles or full-time positions and others aim to help enhance your skillset as you prepare to make your next move.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          The programs below connect alumni from top business schools with flexible work opportunities and consulting projects at a variety of organizations:

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Business Talent Group
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Guru
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Catalant
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          How to Prepare for & Transition Back from a Career Break

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Carol Fishman Cohen
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Carol Fishman Cohen
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 22 MAR 2018
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Carol Fishman Cohen, CEO and cofounder of iRelaunch, TED Talk speaker, and globally recognized career reentry expert, discusses the importance of taking the long view of your career and anticipating the career path that includes a career break.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Carol Fishman Cohen, CEO and cofounder of iRelaunch, TED Talk speaker, and globally recognized career reentry expert, discusses the importance of taking the long view of your career and anticipating the career path that includes a career break.
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