Gaia asks: How can you obtain the relevant work experience needed for a new job if you are not given the opportunity to gain that experience when attempting to transition to a different industry or job with different skill sets. https://youtu.be/wtJLkKMKhHk This question is a great example of the catch-22 of career change. The trick
How do I know if the career change I am picturing is a reasonable aspirational goal or going to be viewed as naïve or arrogant? - Nikki https://youtu.be/DPMxGBPSeQY There are different elements to Nikki’s question. The first one is what you think versus what recruiters think. So what? Of course, you should care what other
How do you identify the specific needs a company is facing? - Karen https://youtu.be/ByLNmcD-F-Q Believe it or not, when an employer posts a job description to hire for a new position, what they need and want is not all included in the description. In fact, the job posting might either be incorrect, or it might
Ulysses asks: What are the top questions to ask in a job interview? https://youtu.be/-48XaYRj46g It's true that a job interview is a two-way conversation. Both the employer and the job seeker should have a chance to ask questions and get answers. The hiring process is a chance for the employer to vet you and your
Mara asks: I have a number of recruiters reach out to me about roles they are filling. All of them say “no cover letter” as they want to fast track my application. Most of them want a hybrid format to just highlight relevant experience and say cover letter is not necessary. When I do this,
Jaime asks: What is the first step in making a career change? https://youtu.be/tGVWLXrzUuo Making a career change, from start to finish, can be a long and involved process with many steps, and the first step is going to differ based on your circumstances. One simple example to consider is the person who knows exactly what
My biggest concern is how to convey transferable skills when applying for roles in different fields. This is the biggest hurdle that I'm facing currently and feel as if I'm getting no's via email without even getting the opportunity for an actual phone interview to discuss. – April April’s question is one that I hear from a
I’d be interested in knowing how to tell if I can grow in my company or look elsewhere. I’m 50 yrs old, cared for my young brothers during my young years, raised two children on my own, married, widowed as of this summer, and although went back to college to earn a BS and Masters
How do I stay hired at age 56? – Craig, Product Manager There are certain career best practices that are evergreen at any age, like staying up to date on your market, cultivating a unique value proposition, and nurturing a supportive community. Research, personal branding and networking are critical for any role, in any industry
There are very good reasons why someone stops working for six months, one year or even longer. As a career coach, I have worked with job seekers coming back after a family leave, medical issue, sabbatical or a bucket list trip around the world. But taking time off is not without its risks because there
