Several of my readers have asked about resources for moving from corporate life to self-employment. I just discovered one book, published about 7 months ago: Career Renegade by Jonathan Fields This is one of the most realistic and up-to-date books I’ve found. You can get it from the library, your bookstore or Amazon. The link […]
Career Advice and Opinions
Back to School as a Professor (Adjunct Style)
If you are involved in a mid-life career change or a long job search, you may be getting advice to expand your horizons and try new fields. Recently the New York Times suggested that career changers explore the possibility of adjunct teaching. Read the full article here. The article makes some good points. First, teaching […]
How Your Job Search Gets Derailed When You’re a Great Candidate
Five ways a job search gets de-railed (and you may not know it), with some personal, politically incorrect humor. (1) Make sure you haven’t posted inappropriate photos and information online, anywhere. Expect recruiters and employers to google your name. If you want to post personal photos of yourself, create a secret group and admit only […]
Is your career feeling sluggish and unmotivated?
Could your career use a 30 day “Wow it’s time to do something different and I want to get out there and start winning games….instead of sitting on the sidelines and watching others score the points?” I just opened the doors to a totally awesome new un-program. Here’s the concept: Who?: Any midlife, mid-career professional […]
Time Management for Mid-Life Career Change
Mid-life career changers often feel totally overwhelmed when they contemplate all the things they have to do. In fact, the reason most career change fizzles is related to lack of time. If you’re working 40 to 50 hours a week, how will you squeeze in your search for a new career? And where do you […]
Career strategy: Investment Research
Before you invest in a stock you might ask your broker what kind of research has been done on the company issuing the stock. You might be especially interested in recent developments: a new patent, a lawsuit, a catastrophe, or even a world event that affects the company. For instance, an airline that draws significant […]