Archive for the 'Career Planning' Category

I won’t lie; making a career transition is a very difficult thing. In a lot of cases, many professionals have been working for a number of years in one area and then decide they want to pursue a different line of work. Some decide that they want to do something they are more passionate about; [...]

Involuntary job loss due to a reorganization or downsizing happens. Oftentimes, people don’t even see it coming. One day you are employed; the next you aren’t. Of course you will feel that initial jolt of shock; it is important that you take stock of the situation as you prepare to recharge and take the necessary [...]

So, you want to change verticals; financial services is no longer your cup of tea — maybe you are thinking of moving to a role in healthcare. Or maybe you spent your whole life working in engineering and think it might be good idea to work for an investment bank. Certainly, it is not uncommon [...]

In the spirit of full disclosure, I will admit that I have two tattoos. My husband also has two. So, it’s safe to say that I am not uber conservative. We all make choices. Granted, I decided to get my first tattoo on my 30th birthday. Neither of my tattoos is in conspicuous places. One [...]

Not that long ago I had the pleasure of spending some time with Alex Freund of Landing Expert  -Career Coaching  (http://www.landingexpert.com/)  Alex is an unparalleled career coach, and he really believes in and supports his clients. Alex and I met when I spoke in front of a professional networking group in New Jersey. Since then, [...]

When we are young people ask us “What do you want to be when you grow up?” It’s a common enough question. Our parents, grandparents, teachers, and friends all serve to influence our decisions. Sometimes circumstances force us to choose a particular path. How may times have you heard someone say: “Well I wanted to [...]

Successful career planning is a program – not a project. It should be something that becomes part of your life – even if you love your job, even if it is the best job you have ever had, even if you think you might go directly from your current job to the golf course you [...]

Who says you cannot have a successful job search if you are in your fifties? I have not seen or heard of any instances that indicated that people in their fifties cannot be a highly valued and productive part of the workforce. That fact that you might be a bit older should not deter you [...]

If you’re just graduating from college, or deciding to enter the workforce after spending your adult years involved in other projects, then you have the benefit many others don’t: building your career from the ground up. Heather Eagar is a former professional resume writer and is passionate about providing working professionals with current, reliable and [...]