When you first lost your job, how did it impact you? My departure was collaborative so fortunately I didn’t feel any remorse. I had a wonderful 22 years, and nobody could take that away from me. In fact, I did feel a sense of relief and excitement at the opportunity to chase my next career…
One of my clients was struggling to figure out what she really wanted from her career. All her life she’d had a career by default versus a career by design. She’d always been picked, versus choosing what the she truly desired. Anna was one of those people who still hadn’t decided what she wanted to…
When you’re looking for work, you want the process to end as soon as possible. So, being focused, getting rid of distractions and maintaining your motivation is key. And, we all have unique energy drainers. Some of us detest networking, others are offended by ignored emails, or the fact that resumes seem to end up…
Here’s an illuminating story from one of my clients who’s been in the career transition trenches and successfully landed a new role. In my experience, the best person to ask for advice and insight is the person who’s just come off the battlefield victoriously. They intimately know the challenges and triumphs. Hope you find this…
“Do not push yourself to start the job search until you’re ready” I said with a serious and compassionate expression. Michael looked irritated, agitated and stressed out. “But I want to be working, it takes time to find a job and I need to be busy. Sitting around is not for me, I like to…
What’s the underlying motivation for you in your job search? Fear of running out of money, the stress of feeling like a loser, anger at your former employer for letting you go, or is it guilt, shame, or insecurity? These are emotions that typically ‘push’ us forward; it’s the stick, not the carrot. Using negative…
Julia is an accomplished Marketing Director, very creative, bright and capable. She has a wide and well-connected network but isn’t plugging into it. I asked what was stopping her and she admitted she felt embarrassed and ashamed of being in career transition. “Only losers find themselves in this position.” Unfortunately, a lot of people ruminate…
