As a career coach and outplacement counselor, I work with many people who’ve been laid off from their jobs. Some saw the writing on the wall and knew the layoff was coming. Others were completely blindsided. If you expect (or even suspect) you’ll soon be losing your job, here’s what
After what seemed like a long and arduous job search, you finally found a new job you’re excited about. One you think you can actually love. Your job search efforts are over. But your career development isn’t. Now it’s time to position yourself to achieve your future career goals. What
“Never burn a bridge.” We’ve all been told by mentors, career experts and well-meaning friends and co-workers to “never burn a bridge.” It’s the number one rule of networking. Or is it? There’s always an exception to the rule. And this rule is no different. Never Say Never Whenever I
What do you want to be when you grow up? It’s a question we all got when we were children. My own answers to that question were all over the place and would change pretty frequently. In trying to remember what my answers were, I’m sure I probably said any
Or Do You Just Think You do? Hiring a coach to help you improve your career can be very useful. But it can also be a big expense. Since I work as a career coach, I know what the cost can be. Not everyone can afford it. Some can’t afford
I recently responded to a question asking, “How do you know if you’ve discovered your passion?” This is a common question among many of my new clients. Many people have a desire to pursue their passions but they aren’t real clear on what those passions might be. Therefore, they question
As both a career coach and a creative thinker, I’m always brainstorming unique and out-of-the-box ways to help my clients have a successful career. It’s important to be innovative and unconventional when competition for opportunities is fierce. It’s the only way to get the attention from the right audience (those
A few weeks ago I took a mini-vacation down to my favorite area of Florida, Seagrove Beach on beautiful 30A. I was anxious to get my paddle board out on the beautiful emerald waters of the Gulf of Mexico. But, the beach’s warning flags told me I should re-think my
We all eventually find ourselves at a career crossroads at one time or another. We’re either sick of our jobs and itching for something new, or we find ourselves no longer needed in a job we love. In those times we need some clarity and vision on the next steps
The post below was originally published on Quora as a response to the question, “What are the biggest career mistakes to avoid?” The number one career mistake to avoid is to go into a career someone else is pushing you into, whether that includes parents, spouse, friends, etc. The number
“How long does it take to realize you’re in the wrong job?” This is a question I recently came across on Quora. I’ll share my response with you. But first, I want to ask you: Are you also wondering the same thing? Or is it already clear you’re in the wrong
You hate your job, but because of it you don’t have the time or energy to start the overwhelming process of finding something new. And you think you can’t quit it until you find another job. But is that really a true statement, or just common myth? Let’s look at
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