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
The ONLY Way To Convince Employers Your Skills Are Transferable When Changing Careers
March 22, 2022 – Posted in: Career ChangeMy 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
Advance Within The Job Or Look Elsewhere? 4 Reasons The Best Answer Is Both
March 6, 2022 – Posted in: Career AdvancementI’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
Career Planning For Age 50s, 60s And Beyond – 5 Ways To Adapt Your Late-Career Strategy
February 13, 2022 – Posted in: Career PlanningHow 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
Why Employers Dislike Candidates With Employment Gaps – And 10 Steps To Take If You Have One
February 3, 2022 – Posted in: Job SearchThere 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
3 Steps For Managing Unsolicited Career Advice From Friends And Family
January 28, 2022 – Posted in: NetworkingCan or should a "Returner" who is back after a career break even try to negotiate an offer – i.e., do they have any power? Does duration of the break factor or is this question a complete misnomer because any offer reflects future/ potential value? I ask because this has come up in my social
7 Ideas For Passive Income
January 17, 2022 – Posted in: entrepreneurshipI wish I knew how to create passive income – Software Engineer Most people already have at least one stream of passive income and just don’t acknowledge it because it is a small part of their total income. However, what you notice and nurture tends to grow. That’s true for income, so pay attention to
Become A Fearless Negotiator – Overcome 10 Common Obstacles To Negotiating Success
December 30, 2021 – Posted in: NegotiationNegotiation is not just for securing the best job offer. Even when you’re employed, you negotiate raises, promotions and the scope of your day-to-day job all along your career. If you’re an entrepreneur or freelancer, you negotiate pricing, projects and deadlines. In day-to-day life, you negotiate boundaries with other people, terms when you buy or
How To Handle Small Talk At The Beginning Of A Job Interview
December 7, 2021 – Posted in: InterviewingHow do you answer this question: “What have you been up to lately?” Why do they ask this question in the beginning of the interview? What are they looking for in my answer? I want to answer it in a positive way….I think that question sets the tone for the whole interview, and it’s too
Impossible Hours? Unrelenting Demands? 5 Uncommon Solutions For Burnout
November 3, 2021 – Posted in: ProductivityI feel like I'm in a severe burnout place, but I've also been dealing with many factors -- going through IVF and recently found out my dad has Parkinson's -- I've lately been trying to figure out what to do next and how to balance. On top of that, I work as an executive at [top media