How to get back to work after a career break | Carol Fishman Cohen

If you've taken a career break and are now looking to return to the workforce, would you consider taking an internship? Career reentry expert Carol Fishman Cohen thinks you should. In this talk, hear about Cohen's own experience as a 40-year-old intern, her work championing the success of "relaunchers" and how employers are changing how they engage with return-to-work talent.

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[MaiNtive]

I have been caregiver for my mother since 2015 after my father’s crossing over into spirit.

My mother is close now to crossing over to meet with our father.

It will be a celebration of a life lived well despite her pain over the years.

She is still with us and we hope she has comfort and family to enjoy her final days weeks etc.

I’m planning to return to work professionally as I move through my grief that will come as I miss my mother’s presence here in this mortal coil.

I can’t wait to get back to work but I know my healing will take time and right space to restore my grace in the workplace.

I’m 56 and I’m a big picture visionary with team player focused blessings for any work environment in multiple professional fields.

I’m ready mum … I love you.

It’s time.

Be free of your pain now … leave the world to us your children - we’ll do our best.

You are loved.

Creator guide us well together.

❤

[rebeccasarahlatimer]

As someone who is hesitant to return to work after taking some time off I really needed to hear this. thank you!!

[srishtimistry]

Big companies in the developing nations should consider this as well, break from career could be due to various reasons and if the person is returning to work, it only means that he/she has come out as a stronger individual with better EQ & IQ and against all odds. I enjoyed watching every bit of this talk. Thank you.

[BurgundyandBlue]

This was SUPER encouraging. As a woman who has been out of the field for 7 years and looking at re-entry strategies, this was incredibly helpful. Thank you!

[SageValentine]

I am returning to work after caring for my elderly grandmother and mother. I refuse to give up.

[barbaradiamond]

This was very encouraging for me! I am re entering the workforce after 18 years as a mom. Carol's talk comforted me and made me realize there are many of us that have solid, marketable skills but we need to rethink how we look at ourselves. Thank you Carol! Barbara D.

[max]

I've personally been on a 3 year hiatus from the workforce. I was dealing with a lot of personal issues that hindered me from doing anything with a clear head. I actually JUST got back into it as a intern in fact. Interesting to see this video at this time in my life. Stay up yall. Nothing is permanent.

[kristinmoore]

Beginning work next week after leaving to raise my children. It's been 17 years and I'm anxious but excited .

[aikawo]

I’ve been in career break for about 7 years (maternity leave). And started to plan the ways I could get what I want. I got TESOL (from ASU), won a scholarship (fully granted) Ph.D in management studies. I still have loads of things/obstacles/hardships cuz I m out of my comfort zone I had. Morally draining, at times frustrating, but believing in myself. It is really hard to manage your family life and research studies (due to high demands)

[shriram]

I quit my software job to write as it has been my passion since I was 7. I am 25 now. I spent the last 17 months in the process with no results. My writing is not going well. Some really depressing things happened over the last year and hindered my writing even more. I went through depression, took therapy, experienced anxiety, and felt out of place almost every day. But I am still pursuing my writing. I have set up a deadline for myself and if my writing isn't over by the deadline, I am planning to apply for software jobs again. Trying to keep it together despite constant self-doubts and fear of failure. I never thought I would be this demotivated to post on a Youtube video for reassurance. Any other writer who could relate to me? Any comment is appreciated.

[liquididentity]

A change in career path meant a 5 year absence from full time work. Ive earned a second degree in a field far removed from my original education... and while I look forward to a 3 month placement, I'm not looking forward to the corporate wall I hit trying to get back in. Old, traditional, conservative managers and executive are still breathing and choking the life from the new face of the work force. So... I hope more companies see this and learn from it.

[robertmaczko]

Coming up on this part of my life. 32 with a 6 year break for medical reasons.

[krishnapriya]

Very inspiring, Requesting all the employer to understand women are capable of handling both personal life and career. Parenting is a major part in building a society. So giving them the time required is responsibility for everyone in the society. Because of the fear of unemployment many are struggling.

[moonahsan]

I am currently on a career break and its been 1.5 years only. Reason behind was deceased family member and additional single motherhood responsibilities. I am unboxing myself to new skills and talents now. Cant wait to enter the workforce after covid. This is indeed a fantastic you tube and i recommend to every women across the globe to watch it! It is so true. Thanks

[KyleenDrake]

Been a house wife since 1996. Just now trying to get back into a job. That's 20 years. It's a bit more than a 'break.' lol

[brunafisher]

I haven’t had a job in so long, and the thought of a job interview freaks me out ..

[pinoyspiceph]

I'm still not over my mountain but i really needed to hear this. thank you carol!

[mapro]

stupid system, entrepreneurs dying of hunger while people have to beg a company for internships, ridiculous.

[iamshango]

Thank you the break. It has permanently scarred me and messed with my mental health.

[BruceKarrde]

What a great society you're in when you can have a career break for 5 years and not die.