A Career Coach’s Answer to, “What Career Should I Choose?”
“I wish you could tell me what career I should choose.” I routinely hear some version of this quote from clients. That line has a more personal meaning to me since I said that to a career coach when I was in the midst of a career transition! My Career Transition I was not fulfilled […]
Use the Holiday Season to Start Your 2014 Job Search
November and December can be a very busy time with holiday shopping, parties, and events. What is often overlooked is that these months are a perfect time to begin implementing career strategies for the new year. Below is a list of the top three activities you can do in December to get your career off […]
Two Proven Ways to Approach your Job Search
I was speaking with a client of mine a few weeks ago about the number of ideas he is considering for his next career step. We talked about the difference between a laser focus approach to his career search verses an approach that more closely resembles the wide spray from a fire extinguisher. I loved […]
Be Specific to Help Your Career Search
If you were invited to dinner and asked to “bring something that everyone would like”, what would you do? What would you make? You would want to know things, such as: any dietary restrictions or just what these people like to eat! You would want your friend to give you the specifics so you could […]
When to Focus on the Negative in a Job Search
When it comes to career counseling , I encourage clients to focus on the positive. It’s very easy to get caught up in the negativity that comes with searching for a job or trying to figure out what career to pursue. Oftentimes, I work with clients to see themselves, their strengths, and their career search […]
Prepare Now for Your Next Job Search
Many times, after we do a great job on a project, report, or event, we turn our attention immediately to the next task at hand. Before you do that, take a moment to capture your achievements for your future career needs. In particular, remember to do these things: Document Your Job Search Achievements Create a […]
Malcolm Gladwell Seminar on Career Success
A week ago I had the opportunity to see Malcolm Gladwell (author of The Tipping Point, Blink, Outliers; staff writer for the New Yorker magazine) present his ideas on the secrets of success. Below are some of the points that really struck me and how applicable they are to the career cycle . . . […]