Category Career Transitions
Whether we choose the change or it comes uninvited, career transitions are challenging events – grief, loss, managing change, and moving into what is next takes a lot of support, structure, and strength.
While many of us are happily anticipating the promise of a new year, many others are grappling with the weight of unexpected job loss. After all, ‘tis the season for pink slips, layoffs, and workforce restructuring. Let’s face it, January can feel especially cold and gloomy for job searchers. When we find ourselves suddenly unemployed,
We are all familiar with the hero’s journey. In a nutshell, a hero’s journey is about conquering our fears and overcoming incredible obstacles to go in search of something rare and wonderful. It is the archetype of most movies because we never tire of watching ordinary people do the extra-ordinary. As a career counselor, I
Are you ready for some good news? Job satisfaction is the highest it has been in over a decade! Earlier this year, the Society of Human Resource Management (SHRM) reported that a whopping 88% of employees are satisfied at work. While overall job satisfaction spiked, employees also reported a slight increase in engagement. SHRM’s extensive
Your job search has been going on for months. After turning in hundreds of applications, you only landed a handful of interviews. You made it into the final round on a few occasions but have yet to receive an offer. Looking for a new job is a lot tougher than you imagined. Initially, you were
Love It or Leave It? 5 Questions to Ask Before Giving Notice Active job markets often get people thinking about new opportunities. When jobs are plentiful, we imagine ourselves in greener pastures with better pay and more perks. We begin asking ourselves, “Should I quit my job?” There are definitely times when we need to move
Whether you realize it or not, you are always “on.” People are reading you, sensing you, feeling you. And, based on how you make them feel, they will either lean in or back away. It’s human nature. We are constantly being reminded of the importance of networking. Making connections and building relationships is the single
Most of us schedule an annual physical with our doctors and we get our teeth cleaned every six months. We even change the oil in our cars about every three thousand miles. But, when it comes our careers, we expect things to keep humming along without much care. Our careers require regular maintenance too! Without
The search for a position that aligns with your career aspirations sometimes takes longer than expected. At what point do you consider taking a stopgap job or doing a side hustle to earn some extra money? And what are the pros and cons of doing so? First, it’s important to understand that there are some
If your life was a blank canvas, imagine the colors and shapes you would want to use to create the life you want. How would it look? What images symbolize the life you want? If you are musically inclined, you can think about this in terms of notes on a piano. How would you like
