Why Is It So Hard to Find a Job?
Are you struggling to find a job? Have you been looking for a while? Ironically, many employers report challenges filling positions because they perceive a talent shortage. So what’s going on? Why is it so hard to find a job when employers still need new employees? When it seems hard to find a job, there […]
Self Perception Matters, Seriously.
Do you believe that a broken mirror, cracked into a thousand crumbling segments, can portray how you truly look? Of course not! Because of the cracks, the reflection would reveal a distorted image of self, a lie to your true appearance. Similarly, having a distorted sense of inner self can cause confusion and anxiety. Like […]
Fire-walking Across Your Career Change
A colleague of mine recently attended a retreat that involved fire-walking – walking barefoot over hot coals. It was an exhilarating experience for her and we talked about it at length. During the course of the conversation, her description of fire-walking made me think of how it relates to a career change or job search. […]
A Job (Does not Equal) a Career
Job and career… I hear many people use these two terms interchangeably. I believe sometimes they can overlap, but they remain quite distinct. The term ‘job’ was originated in middle England and wasn’t used in everyday language until the 1900s. This makes sense given the industrial revolution where it created ‘jobs’ outside the home. These […]
‘Deserve’ has nothing to do with getting a promotion
I’m sharing a guest blog that offers first-hand experience on earning a promotion. – Coach Wolfgang In the movie, Unforgiven, staring Clint Eastwood, one of my favorite lines comes near the end. Just before Gene Hackman’s character meets his demise he says, “I don’t deserve this! To die like this.” Clint Eastwood’s character responds with […]
Get on the Company’s “Technology Radar” Before your Interview
Sharing a guest blog with you on a pre-interview trend that is becoming more and more important. – Coach Wolfgang Technology is changing so many industries and so many jobs. Technology now allows companies to see if you’ve actually researched the company and measure how interested you are. Make sure you show up on their […]
4 Ways to Stand out in a Job Interview
Every job search is filled with emotional highs and lows. Moments when you feel like you can conquer the world and other moments when you feel like people will find out you are a fraud. It’s important to recognize these highs and lows and keep your ego in check – don’t get too full of […]
Difference Between Career Counselor and Career Coach
What’s the difference between a career counselor and a career coach? It’s tough to tell because, when you are looking for career help, you see the two terms used interchangeably. This is because most people are new to both terms and don’t realize there are important differences. But we need to set the record straight: […]
When to Hire a Career Change Coach
Career changes can seem overwhelming but they can also be exciting and fun. Let me first ask a series of questions to assess your readiness and openness to make a career change. How many times a day do you look/research/make connections for a profession you desire? How often do you tell yourself, “I really need […]
Build Your Skills for the New Wave of Careers in Demand
The workplace is always changing. That includes which skills are more in demand than others. I have identified three core areas that seem to be on the forefront of what hiring managers are looking for today, no matter if you are a teacher, engineer, doctor, secretary, or anything in between. “How can a lone skill […]