Follow your dreams! Live your passion! We hear it all the time and sometimes it just sounds too good to be true. At Now What?® we know that it’s possible, and we know that it’s more likely to be successful when certain steps are taken. Sometimes we need real-life examples that it can work. Here’s…
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What Comes with You When You Make the Leap?
Jumping from one industry to another may make it more challenging to relate your relevant skills to the hiring team. Read on for some simple tips to help you identify, own, and clearly communicate the valuable skills you bring with you. Here’s How to Translate Your Skills From One Industry to Another
Demand Increasing for Skilled Tradespeople
Though it has long been presented to high school students as the “right” option, college is not right for everyone. Because so many have been pushed along that path, the U.S. is currently facing a deficit of skilled workers. “Skilled trades show among the highest potential among job categories, the economic-modeling company Emsi calculates.” So…
Missed Opportunities?
There may be things you’re missing in your business. Blind spots. Opportunities. Possibilities that you simply can’t see. The podcast, “Problem Solvers with Jason Feifer” is a new resource for you – it features entrepreneurs and CEOs helping others learn from problems they’ve faced. Take a listen on your commute or while you’re out for…
5 Things To Consider Before Making A Career Change
by Nancy Friedberg, Now What? Facilitator Career Leverage When transitioning into a new line of work, you want to make sure you’re prepared. As with embracing any type of change, it can be a bit rocky at first—and the uneasiness can be even harder when it’s about your career, which holds so much value. However,…
3 Signs that Your Career Search Will Tank
Experience helps us to easily recognize patterns. Recently, I’ve seen a scenario enough times to know exactly how things were going to go. I’m here to warn you that if you’re going down a career transition path or completely looking for a career reboot, there are some dead ends you’ll want to avoid. Here are…