Portable careers #switchersPhoto by JESHOOTS.COM on Unsplash A portable career is one that can be done from anywhere – your living room, your corner coffee shop, or even your favorite hammock in the Caribbean islands. The term is often associated with military spouses who find themselves moving frequently while attempting to build a meaningful professional …
Photo by Kristina Flour on UnsplashPhoto by Kristina Flour on Unsplash A recent headline in the Harvard Business Review stated, “Professional Networking Makes People Feel Dirty,” so if you’ve ever experienced this reaction when requesting help, you’re not alone. But, when digging more deeply into the data, the researchers learned that this effect was primarily experienced …
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Share to facebook Share to twitter Share to linkedin Photo by Ben White on UnsplashPhoto by Ben White on Unsplash </div> </div> <p>In my experience, most switchers give up on their career dreams too early or for the wrong reasons. Here are some of the causes I’ve noticed:</p> <ol> <li>Burnout and frustration from engaging traditional job …
Share to facebook Share to twitter Share to linkedin UnsplashPhoto by rawpixel on Unsplash </div> </div> <p><em>"Tell me about a time you…."</em></p> <p>As a career switcher, you may be nervous about getting asked direct questions in an interview about experiences you haven’t had. However, knowing that an interviewer will likely address any obvious gaps in …
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Getty Royalty FreePhoto by Yiran Ding on Unsplash When clients tell me that their job search has stalled, often the culprit is expecting others to shoulder the bulk of the work or to be as invested as they are. Most people want to help you, but you’ll always get better results when you do the …
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Photo by rawpixel on UnsplashPhoto by rawpixel on Unsplash Career and job search advice is plentiful today, and much of it is now research-backed. So, it’s easy to forget that on occasion, best practices won’t apply to your situation and may, in fact, backfire. For example, wearing a tailored suit and tie to an interview …
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In a time where professionals change roles every 4.2 years on average and companies merge, get acquired and expand every day, there is a good chance you might become a boomerang employee. “Boomerang employee” refers to a person who is rehired by a former employer. According to Workplace Trends, three out of four employers would be …
Promote Yourself!Photo by Chris Adamus on Unsplash Being in a job search can be anxiety-provoking, especially if you’re making a significant career change. Waiting for responses that never come, getting rejected before having the opportunity to present your case to a hiring manager, and feeling excited that you’ve found the perfect job only to lose …
Share to facebook Share to twitter Share to linkedin Shutterstock If you’ve been in your current role for a while and are feeling unsatisfied, it may be time to consider a move. But before you start scanning online job sites, you may first want to check out the opportunities that may exist right inside of …
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Shutterstock When company leaders are asked about their greatest asset, most declare that it’s their people. If that’s the case, maybe it’s time to take a hard look at the direction of hiring practices. The latest technology platforms promise to lure 10x as many applicants, use sophisticated AI to match (presumably) qualified professionals to relevant …