Of all the different aspects of the career transition process, I'd argue that the toughest and most confusing challenge one can face is trying to come up with a workable answer to the "what should I be now that I've grown up?" question. What steps should you take, in other words, to brainstorm a new career avenue for yourself when your traditional career path just isn't cutting it or meeting your needs anymore? Alas, throughout [...]
When it comes to determining the ideal candidate to hire for a job, what factor do you think matters the most? Hands-on experience? Formal education? Attitude, enthusiasm, and soft skills? The completion of recent study or certifications in one's professional field? Obviously, there isn't going to be a universal "right answer" to this question, but over the years I've gotten a ton of questions from job seekers and career-changers about the last item listed above [...]
Alas, some people seem put on this earth knowing that their purpose in life is to be an airline pilot. Or a construction manager. Or a rodeo clown. Or a pastry chef. But for many others, figuring out what they want to be "now that they've grown up" is a daunting and confusing challenge -- and trust me when I tell you that there isn't a magic bullet, book, assessment, or tool out there that [...]
While writing is the most prolific medium I use to express my thoughts on the current job market, by far, it's always nice to mix things up a bit on occasion—and as a result, I was delighted to be invited as a guest on the "Working on Purpose" radio show several weeks back! This show, hosted weekly by Alise Cortez, is designed to provoke stimulating insights regarding the topic of employment and to "explore the [...]