A favorite scene from Jerry Maguire: Here he’s feeling exhilarated, after taking the plunge to do the work he loves on his own terms. In Now What, we call it the Free Fall, and Tom Petty’s classic captures the mood for Jerry. [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9FN89jWaw8s&feature=related]
WRITE YOUR OWN TICKET FOR JOB SEARCH RESULTS
by Now What?® Coaching Founder, Laura Berman Fortgang Here’s a far out idea. If your job search or dream goal is not coming along as you had hoped, write a story about how it could and watch your circumstances change. “Really? Can that work?”, you might ask. Yes, it can and let me tell you…
Today’s Quote: Life’s Challenges
“Life’s challenges are not supposed to paralyze you, they’re supposed to help you discover who you are.” Bernice Johnson Reagon
Video Viernes: Gaining Experience in a New Field
Recently we answered a question about how to change your resume when you’re changing fields. Check out this clip provided by Jobing.com, for some tips on acquiring experience in a new field. Video By Jobing
Now What? Q &A: Laid off, where to go from here?
Today’s question comes from a member of our community in New Jersey who participated in a recent Community Call, and is answered by:Laura Berman Fortgang. Question: Hi, Laura. Like you, I’m an alumna of Montclair State University. I was the first one in my family to go to college and after I graduated, I realized I had no…
A Lifetime Passion Lights Up a New Career
Michael Leigh started looking through telescopes as an 8 year old and his interest in astronomy stayed with him in the form of a lifelong hobby. After losing his job as vice president in a manufacturing plant, Leigh took temporary employment with a telescope manufacturer, while making plans to run a bed-and-breakfast with his wife. The…