Recently I came across a New York Times opinion piece about challenges facing new college graduates. You can read it here.. The author makes some very good points. For instance, there’s a big disconnect between school and work. The skills you learn in school – follow directions, take tests, study – don’t apply in the […]
Career Planning
Interested in a radio show for mid-life careers?
Are you interested in a live talk show about careers? You can listen to BlogTalkRadio via computer. The calls are archived and you can download mp3 files easily. I was suggesting a Saturday because many people work. Just reply to this post saying “yes,” and share a topic you are interested in. If enough people […]
Online Education: Is It For You?
There’s been a lot of buzz about online education and online degrees lately. More and more students are asking about online opportunities for adult education. If you travel a lot or have a crazy schedule (and who doesn’t these days?), it seems to be a no-brainer. I’ve taught in many online programs and I’m happy […]
Midlife career change: Change the way you think about time
Have you read any of those know-it-all Time Management books, where you can revolutionize your life and end procrastination with just a few simple steps? Yeah, right. Doesn’t work for me either. I wrote my own Time Management Makeover Guide because I believe that we each face time challenges for different reasons. Why do you […]
Volunteering for Career Change
If you’re considering a career change, your career counselor or coach may encourage you to take a volunteer position in your new industry. Alternatively, you may be encouraged to take up volunteer work when you’re between jobs, as a way to update your resume. (1) Non-profit organizations often have a history of transitioning volunteers to […]
Career Change Book: Recommended
So far I’ve found two career books to recommend: Working Identity (Herminia Ibarra) and Finding Your Own North Star (Martha Beck). Now I’m adding this one to the list. Beck focuses mostly on choosing what you want; Ibarra talks about the search process. Now I recommend The 10 Laws of Career Reinvention by Pamela Mitchell. […]