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Many of my career coaching clients ask me, what's the best way to successfully navigate your career transition? That is, how will you go after your dream while being practical and taking care of your needs at the same time? As a certified career counselor who has helped many through their own ...
Sometimes we're so busy taking care of business, that we forget to take care of ourselves. Yet, if you're amidst a major career change, there is nothing more important than listening to your Inner Voice and tending to all the little things your body, mind and soul is asking for and needs. Here ...
One essential means of discovering what it is you want to do with your career is to “Dream First." This is something I remind my career coaching clients of all the time. It sounds so simple, yet so few people allow themselves to sit down, relax, and give their minds the freedom to wander ...
Does it sometimes seem like as soon as you decide to break the mold in your career and make a positive change, the whole world turns against you and tells you why you can’t do it, it’s not possible or something else that’s not very encouraging? n One of the biggest challenges that people ...
The New Year always brings new and exciting things! It is a time to overcome the obstacles in your life such as relationships, lifestyle, and your career. In order to overcome obstacles in your career, you have to keep positive outlook and start creating goals that you can be proud of. No matter what your story is, use the New Year as a time to examine yourself and your job search. Having the right outlook is the key to determining where obstacles will lead you.
According to Forbes.com, some surveys have found that 87% of Americans don't like their jobs. 1 This probably isn't surprising to you. Whether you're at a party or out to dinner... more often than not, it's one big gripe-fest, focused around the most loathed aspects of your jobs and "who's got it the worst at work."
Congratulations, you landed the interview! Now - you need to make a great impression. Are you digging through your closet? Asking everyone you know what you should wear? What kind of tie do you put on? What should you do with your hair? If you’re getting differing opinions, here are some simple guidelines to help - plus two things not everyone considers but employers do notice: 1. Dress for the job you want, not the job you currently have. If the industry is more formal, dress accordingly. If the position is a step up from your current one, dress better than you normally would.
One way I set and achieve my goals is by visualizing exactly what I want and then creating a Vision Board. It helps me stay focused and thinking positively about each goal. You can do the same thing. Here’s a quick overview of how to create your own Vision Board:
1) Invest in yourself Brush up on your skills, experience and education. What's missing from your resume? What can make you more valuable to your employer? Identify a class to take, a work project to volunteer for. It is time and money well spent. 2) Make yourself indispensable Pitch in on ...
Are you wanting to switch careers or explore new job options? Perhaps you are unhappy with your current career, but unsure of what your options are. Maybe you have so many options that you feel overwhelmed. Whatever your situation, taking some time out for a self-evaluation prior to making ...
It's that time of year again, when the weather starts to warm up and the flowers begin to bloom. It's common to take this time to tidy things up a bit and prepare for the new season. What about your career path? Are you in a mess of confusion regarding your ideal job? It can be a challenge to keep moving forward when you are in this frame of mind. Maybe it's time to get some clarity with a spring cleaning. Here are three strategies to help you spring clean your career path, and get on track to land your dream job:
Searching for a job can be an intimidating process! It can be especially so for that young adult straddling the in-between place of college and the ‘real-world.’ And if your young adult is particularly shy or reserved, that can pile on the stress to an already daunting process. However, today’s reticent job seekers have an advantage from when you first entered the job market… online networking.
Not happy in your current job? Thinking about making a career change? Dynamic lifestyles and an uncertain economy are just two of many reasons to consider a new occupation, or even an entirely different field than the one you're in now. Trust me; as a career coach who has helped many people ...
When working with my career coaching clients about how to know when it's time to look for a new job, I always tell them that whatever they do they should not remain miserable. We all have our ups and downs at work. Some weeks we're super-productive. Other weeks, not so much. But how do you know when it's time to really make a move -- updating your portfolio and beginning the official career search? Here are five signs that should point you in the right direction. You dread getting out of bed in the morning. Do you repeatedly hit the snooze button?
Are you afraid of the career change conversation with your family, friends, coworkers etc? Does it seem like as soon as you decide to make a positive change, the whole world turns against you and tells you why you can’t do it, that it’s not possible or something else that’s not very encouraging?
Being laid off in any economy is hard. However, being laid off during a recession brings on new challenges. For example, there is more competition for the jobs that are available, only certain industries are hiring, and pay is often decreased for the jobs that are available. What do you do if ...
Do feel like you’re in the dryer on spin cycle - confused about your ideal job? Here are three strategies to get clear: Dream First and Dream Big - You need to Dream BIG in order to identify your ideal career. Brainstorm some ideas and think outside of the box. What is something you'd love to do? Dream first and get practical later. If you get practical too soon, you can cut yourself off at the knees with your brainstorming ideas. If you allow yourself to dream first and dream big, you may come across a career idea you never considered or even knew about.
A lot of people are in transition these days. And bottom-line: Transition creates stress. Whether we're in transition by choice or not, this stress can wreak havoc on our mental, physical and spiritual well-being. At this time in your life, more than ever, you need to pay attention to the effects of that stress and learn to take care of yourself when you're in transition. Here are 5 great ways to get started:r
When working with my career coaching clients about how to know when it's time to look for a new job, I always tell them that whatever they do they should not remain miserable. We all have our ups and downs at work. Some weeks we're super-productive. Other weeks, not so much. But how do you know when it's time to really make a move -- updating your portfolio and beginning the official career search? Here are five signs that should point you in the right direction. You dread getting out of bed in the morning.r
Were you just laid off from your job? One small consolation is – you’re not alone. This is happening worldwide at an alarming rate. But even though it’s happening to so many people; it is still a shock to actually here those words, “We’re letting you go.” After you hear this your next thought it ...
You’re thrilled for your young adult who has entered the job search process and has landed an interview with a potentially fitting employer. Help your adult son or daughter in their interview process by offering these motivational tips and encouragement so that they do not dread the big day, but look forward to it instead: Remind them that they are not desperate for this particular job. Many career seekers, when offered an interview, tend to adopt the feeling of “I must land this job or else...!” This mindset can only one up for failure.
By Hallie Crawford Have you truly found a job you love? When you are searching for a job there are many career choices and I find that people struggle with their career decisions because they havent’t learned how to really find a job they love – a job they are passionate about. Here’s what you need to know to find a career you love and that you are passionate about: First, take a deep breath. Our jobs are important to us so we tend to take our job search very seriously - and we can sometimes become stressed out. So take a deep breath.
By Hallie Crawford, Certified Career Coach There’s gloom and doom everywhere regarding the economy, especially in the media. This can make it especially difficult to focus on conducting an effective job search . Let’s be real - the economy will have an effect on your career search. It is tougher to find jobs, but not everything is as bad as the media makes it out to be. There ARE jobs out there and there ARE opportunities for you. The current economic situation requires that you be more aggressive with you career search.
One of the most challenging aspects of making a career change is learning how to harness your dreams and make them happen. Bring your fantasy of "the perfect career for me" back down to earth and turn it into a workable plan that you can knock out step by step. I suggest you begin by setting ...
I am often asked by my career coaching clients how to best navigate a successful career transition. In other words, how can you pursue your dream job while remaining practical and fulfilling your everyday needs and responsibilities? My job as a certified career counselor is to assure you that, ...
Do you sometimes find that as soon as you take that leap and decide to make a positive career change, you’re met with criticism and resistance from those around you? They tell you why it’s a bad idea and try to persuade you not to follow your dream. Luckily, it only seems that way. One of the ...
How do you find the right career path? The first step in your job search is about fulfillment. All of us want to find fulfillment in some form or another; whether it’s in our careers, or other work such as volunteering or internships. We all have an internal compass that tells us when we are on or off track, and we have to learn to listen to it. We often get so busy that we ignore our internal voice, and years later we end up with a life or job that isn’t a good fit.
Not happy in your current job? Thinking about making a career change? Dynamic lifestyles and an uncertain economy are just two of many reasons to consider a new occupation, or even an entirely different field than the one you're in now. Trust me; as a career counselor who has helped many people ...
“The western route will never work.” “No one has ever done that before.” “What makes you think you are right?” These are some of the words Christopher Columbus heard. He knew there was a sea route which was shorter to Japan. It is a fact we know today that he was wrong in these calculations. He knew the easterly ‘trade winds’ would aid his fleet of ships. This not only proved correct in speeding his ships toward the Americas, in the other direction the westerly winds aided his safe return home to Europe.
When it’s back to school time a lot of formerly working moms out there start to consider going back to work. It can be hard as a stay-at-home mom to get back into the workforce once your kids start going to school and you’re ready to get back into work mode. On top of the emotion of watching your little one grow up and start a new stage of life, you have to figure out what the next role will be in your own life. And it may have been a very long time since you last focused on your career.
So many people set their New Year’s resolutions but fail within a few weeks (if not a few days). Why is that? Most resolutions are unrealistic or general (I will lose weight, I will eat healthy, I will spend more time doing ____). You may see this pattern when making your resolutions. Maybe, you’ve already failed on this year’s resolutions. It’s not too late to get on track. Timing is not as important as setting goals for yourself that are realistic. It is never too late to define the new you! But don’t set your expectations to high.