A whistleblower losing their job and being black balled in their field. A politically active executive seeing no choice other than to resign after being harassed for their beliefs. A kid in school getting in trouble for trying to help the victim of a bully. One of the most confounding dynamics of being human is…
Job Change
Proof that Passion and Career Can be One and the Same
Sometimes it’s hard to believe, but it IS possible to turn your passion into a career. Here’s some evidence in the form of six very successful people who did just that! What can you learn from them and how might you start moving your passion toward a career today? 6 Super Successful People on How…
Asking “Now what?” isn’t Always a Choice
Layoffs, downsizing, and “rightsizing” are a common occurrence these days, and often they happen without rhyme nor reason. If you sense a layoff coming or you’ve already been hit with one, here are some tips for getting through and finding the opportunity as you move on to what’s next. Survive Being Laid Off
Interview Coming Up? Prepare for What They Really Want to Know!
Underneath the huge list of questions, there are three things employers really want to know (but won’t say out loud). Can you do the job? Will you love the job? Will you be a good fit? Read on for some great ways to be ready to answer these questions in whatever form they may appear.…
The Life of a Double Agent: Managing a Major Change While Working
If you read my last installment, you are aware that I’m running for office in NJ at the state level. It’s a full-time addition to an already full-time business and a full-time position as chief operating officer of a household with teenagers. This is not unlike what many of you are facing as you search…
New Beginnings Aren’t Always Planned
No one wants to get laid off, and it can feel like a disaster when it hits home. But at times, these unexpected turns in your career, lead to a brighter path. If you find yourself needing to move on, here are some stories of others who have happily done just that. Benefit from Your…