JOURNAL ARTICLE

Case Study: How Do I Come Back After a Career Break?

  • Published In: Harvard Business Review, 2026, v. 104, n. 2. P. 137 1 of 3

  • Database: Business Source Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Chess, Robert; COHEN, CAROL FISHMAN; DARTNELL, ASHLEY 3 of 3

Abstract

The article presents a fictionalized case study in which a former marketing executive navigates career reentry after taking ten years off to homeschool his daughter. His options include a fast-paced startup or a structured corporate returnship. It also presents separate expert responses outlining the benefits, risks, and strategies for reentering the workforce and updating skills.

Additional Information

  • Source:Harvard Business Review. 2026/03, Vol. 104, Issue 2, p137
  • Document Type:Case Study
  • Subject Area:Education
  • Publication Date:2026
  • ISSN:0017-8012
  • Accession Number:191435170

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