Category Archives: career transitions
Networking tips for introverts, the shy, and socially challenged.
It seems that the road to success is networking. It can be career suicide if you fail to network in this day and age. Everyone is doing it and needs to do it. But for many, networking is more painful than anything imaginable. For introverts, shy people and/or socially challenged, it doesn’t mean the end […]
Five Things You Should Know About Networking During the Holidays
Five Things You Should Know About Networking During the Holidays It’s the best time to be looking for a job. No, I haven’t lost my mind. We know that more than 85% of all jobs are obtained through networking. We also know that this is a highly social season. Everyone is hosting a party […]
You Can Be Grateful Even If You Are Unemployed
In a few days, we will be sitting down with family and/or friends to celebrate all that we have by giving thanks. However, if you are unemployed, you are probably wondering what you have to give thanks for. Well you do have a lot to be thankful for. In this […]
Unemployment and the Holidays: Yes they can be compatible.
Believe it or not it is that time again; the time when you start thinking about the holidays ahead. Or maybe you are trying to put it out of your mind. But nevertheless they will be here upon you soon. `seem to increase every year; food, family, gifts and so on. But how do you […]
Getting Back to Your Life
Recently I polled a number of people in my job search networking support group about what they look forward to doing again when they get a job. Although the answers varied, they had one thing in common. People wanted to return the life they had before they were let go from their job. Some of […]
