Q. “After ten years in a university community outreach office, I’m ready to join the corporate world. But interviewers ask me why I’ve stayed so long in the nonprofit sector.” A. When faced with tough questions, most of us begin by feeling defensive. Instead, at the first sign of attack, begin to claim your bragging rights. […]
Career Change
Career Change? Don’t make this dangerous mistake.
As we move into the end of winter, and here’s a guiding thought for your career change: Don’t wait! Here’s what I mean. I have been on far too many coaching calls that went something like this: Client: “Here’s what I have planned for my career change. I’m going to wait till I have a […]
Do you really need that degree for career change?
Recently I was introduced to someone at a networking event. He introduced himself by saying he was going back to school for a degree. So naturally we all asked, “In what field?” And then, “Where?” The last question stopped him cold. He hesitated. “Well, it’s a school you’ve probably never heard of. It’s an independent […]
The Winding Road Career Path
As one who has moved and changed jobs often, I used to receive a considerable amount of unsought commentary : “When will you settle down?” “Are you running away from something?” “Get real!” Since I was financially sound and there were no outstanding warrants for my arrest, my response was, “None of your [insert cuss […]
Your First Step to Career Change
Career change often begins with a statement. “I hate my current job. I want a totally different environment. What are some steps I can take to make a move?” Alas, many career books give a false impression. They suggest that career change proceeds at an orderly and very linear pace. Typically, you are advised to […]
Why Career Change Is Like Weight-Lifting
Recently a prospective client sent me an email. “I need a new career. I’m really unhappy where I am now. But I want to work slowly. Can we spread out our calls?” Career change isn’t about speed. It’s about momentum. By way of analogy, if you want to go three blocks, you walk. Want to […]