Sometimes we're so busy taking care of business that we forget to take care of ourselves. Yet, if you're amidst a major career change, there is nothing more important than listening to your Inner Voice and tending to all the little things your body, mind and soul is asking for and needs. Here are some great ways to nourish your whole self and stay balanced while successfully navigating through your career change.1. Keep a c...
What should you know before attending your first career fair or in-person networking event? What skills should you brush up on? How can you make this experience more than just drifting from table to table, grabbing fliers and feeling lost? Here are some tips for young career seekers on how to stay on top of your career networking game...Prep your resume.Your resume should clearly state a career objective. And - every detail...
Does it sometimes seem like as soon as you decide to break the mold in your career and make a positive change, the whole world turns against you and tells you why you can’t do it, it’s not possible or something else that’s not very encouraging? One of the biggest challenges that people in career transition face is trying to convince their families, friends, coworkers and the people who know them best, that change is a good...
One of the most challenging aspects of making a career change is learning how to harness your dreams and make them happen. Bring your fantasy of "the perfect career for me" back down to earth and turn it into a workable plan that you can knock out step by step. I suggest you begin by setting tangible goals.Let's start with the goal. When your mind is feeling creative and unrestrained, you might write down a career objective...
Are you looking to make a career change or break into a new field? Are you dissatisfied with your current profession but not sure what your next career move should be? Before you make a major shift in your career, it's a good idea to take some time out for self-exploration. When was the last time you took stock of your personal strengths? Career coaching can help you uncover the hidden talents and abilities that, once disco...
I love to get feedback from real people who can share their knowledge with career seekers who may need it. Stories from people who have made a career transition provide inspiration and helpful tips you can use to become your own success story. This month I am discussing single people in career change: the pros, the cons, and how to manage it all for a positive outcome. The question below was posed to several individuals who...
When working with my career coaching clients about how to know when it's time to look for a new job, I always tell them that whatever they do they should not remain miserable. We all have our ups and downs at work. Some weeks we're super-productive. Other weeks, not so much. But how do you know when it's time to really make a move - updating your portfolio and beginning the official career search? Here are five signs that s...
If you're unhappy in your job and also single, you may not think this is the best time to begin a career search or career transition. Maybe you’ve told yourself, "This isn’t a good time because it’s just me. There’s no one to lean on and offer support, financially or otherwise." I want you to know that this is not true. In many ways, there is no better time to work on your career than when you're single.I'm a certified care...
Many of my career coaching clients ask me, what's the best way to successfully navigate your career transition? That is, how will you go after your dream while being practical and taking care of your needs at the same time? As a certified career counselor who has helped many through their own career transition, I'm here to allay your fears and help you get on the path to greater career fulfillment.Realize it's a process.Whe...
As a career coach who helps people navigate their career transition with ease, I tend to hear one point of view more than any other - that it's hard to make a change when you don't have a partner to support you financially and otherwise. For this reason, I thought it would be worth seeking genuine feedback from real people who made it happen for their careers without a partner to support them.Below you'll find some very ins...