Have You Been Unemployed for Longer Than You Expected?
Being unemployed for an extended period can be frustrating, depressing, and frankly, soul-gutting. It can lead you to doubt your abilities, your strengths, and if it’s too prolonged, your self-worth. Even if you’ve experienced a job loss due to factors outside your control, like the economic cutbacks that have been so prevalent in recent years, […]
How to Network Your Way to Your Dream Job
Whether you’re a brand new graduate or seeking a career change, having a solid network and fostering professional relationships should be key priorities. Think about networking this way: You can – and should – always be doing it. Every time you make a call or send an email or text message, you’re connecting with someone, […]
Rebuilding Your Career Confidence After Losing Your Job
There’s an insightful book by Robert K. Johnson and J. Walker Smith entitled Life is Not Work, Work is Not Life. It’s a meaningful title and account, as everyone struggles with work/life balance at some point – but perhaps never do the two feel more intertwined than when, suddenly, you lose your job. No one […]
Does Your Networking Strategy Include This HUGE Problem?
If you find yourself struggling to make more career friends and foster professional connections, you probably need to reexamine your networking strategy. Effective networking takes time and effort, but it begets great rewards. As you build relationships, remember, it’s not all about you. Instead of a “What’s in it for me?” mindset, approach every networking […]