Category: Career Change
Read our career change articles and learn more about how to reinvent your career. From writing a functional resume to networking to interviewing, we've got it all
Need a Career Makeover? Not sure where to start? Read On!
My career was in desperate need of a makeover. I knew I did not need or want to embark on some Eat-Pray-Love-type-of-life makeover. This was more along the lines of a new hair cut, and maybe a new dress to go along with it, mini makeover. In other words, I didn't need a whole new…
Considering a Career Change? Ask Yourself These Five Questions First!
Career change can be both exciting and scary. You probably have lots of questions swirling around your head. For example, where do you start? How do you know if you're making the right decision? What if you make a change and wind up hating it? If you are a mom re-entering the workforce, you have…
Connect Your Interests & Personality to Your Ideal Flexible Job
The world has gone a little haywire recently (in case you haven't noticed), and you might find yourself needing a flexible, recession-proof job. You might have suffered a lay-off, or maybe you need to help supplement your family's income. Or perhaps you just want a job so you don't go completely bonkers. Regardless of your…
Top Five Resume Tips for Stay at Home Moms
Writing your resume as a stay at home mom can be an intimidating experience. I literally just went through the process of finding a flexible job after being a stay at home mom for almost six years. You also might be feeling extra stress given the health crisis. Or extra pressure to get a job…
How to Take Control during Career Uncertainty
I literally just started a new job last week. Talk about bad timing! I was on the third day of my new job when the COVID-19 turmoil began to hit. The.third.day. I honestly don't know whether to laugh or cry. But here's the reality: I've got two little kids to take care of at home…
The Ultimate Guide to Job Search
You're ready to start the job search process. But where exactly do you start? Do you simply turn on your computer and type in "find a job in ______" into the search window? Magically, 50 perfect jobs appear right before your eyes. You get your pick of those 50 opportunities and you wind up with…
Tips for Finding and Living Your Passion
Recently I visited a local aquarium with my two young kids. While trying to keep an eye on my children as they screamed and ran back and forth in front of the sea lion exhibit, I noticed a young woman standing near us. There was something so peaceful about how she was observing the mammals.…
