Recently I came across this question in my e-mail: How do I change my perception of my ability to make a positive career change in the face of continued disappointments? Here are a few questions to create a context for exploration. (1) What are some common elements among all your diverse jobs and careers? If […]
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Hiring a coach takes the cake…
As the year winds down, many of us feel like we ought to be doing something— and we wonder if we can hire someone to speed the path to success. What’s the likelihood that an investment will pay off? Well, before you cut off a slice of cake…er, coaching, read on. 1. Past Experience . […]
Changing careers in 2009? Learn from Obama’s Example
With the economy in turmoil, many mid-career executives face tough challeges: career change, relocation, shifting job descriptions or self-employment. Most of them will view the waning months of 2009 as dead time. So they’ll put career transition on the back burner until January. That can be a huge mistake. I encourage my clients to begin […]
How do recruiters read your resume?
One Career Consultant suggests recruiters look for focus, transferrable skills and accomplishments. I would agree, although I’m hearing that statements of “objectives” are no longer used. If you do include a statement of objectives, make sure it fits your targeted position. You may need to fine-tune each resume for a separate job. Read the article […]
Mid-life Career Change By Degrees
Should an MBA degree be included in your mid-life, mid-career game plan? The answer is, “Getting a degree can be the best *or* the worst career decision of your life.” Recently a national newspaper featured an article questioning the wisdom of escaping tough economic times by returning to school. Their article was targeted to twenty-something […]
Professional Job Hunting in the 21st Century
The New York Times posted a really good article on the way we search now. See it here. Major tips: Skip the monster job boards like, well, Monster.com. Focus on LinkedIn. Use your daytime hours for face-to-face meetings. Keep your online presence professional. More here.