Dreaming of career change? That’s a good start … but what you REALLY need may surprise you. Watch this video and leave a comment with your own ideas.
Career Change
Video: Career Change Myth #1: “Career change and starting over”
Usually I’m really calm as I read business magazines, newspapers and books, but this advice got me riled up! So I made a video. Please watch and comment below.
Career Change Journey: No Longer a Hitchhiker
Question: After several years, I finally left middle school teaching, a career I had come to hate. Now I feel like a failure. My skills mean nothing to the business world. I have considered becoming a librarian, journalist or social worker, but I can’t afford to return to school. And I need a job immediately. […]
5 Easy Business Ideas (Almost) Anyone Can Use
Looking for ways to tart your own business? Here are five EASY business ideas I’ve never seen — but I’m convinced there’s a need. (1) Virtual assistant publicity When I published my book, Making the Big Move, I needed to spread the word. But the logistics were daunting. For example, I wanted to send […]
The New Career Change: Parachute Replaced by Glider
Recently I was talking to “Marcia,” someone who fits the 3M profile: mid-life, mid-career and motivated to move. Marcia wanted to move fast. “I know exactly what steps to take,” she said. “First, I need to identify my strengths. Then I need to find some job titles that match my strength. Then I write a […]
Too old for a career change?
This question comes up a LOT. What’s surprising is that people ask this question at so many different ages … as young as 30 or 35, as old as 70, and every age in between. Here are some things to think about. (1) Regardless of your age, people have different energy levels. You’ll need energy […]