I'm a big fan of the yearly weather cycle. Here in Colorado, we have seasons which are quite distinct from each other. As we head into autumn, we see that nature is heading toward hibernation. Rather than dying, the trees are going dormant. It's a dangerous time for forest fires because the winter moisture hasn't yet arrived, but even fires are necessary for some trees to create their next generation. … [Read more...]
Your Job Transition Is Coming!
By October 8, 2010
If you currently have a job, congratulations. But recognize that you're NOT going to have that job at some point in the future. Given the state of the job market these days, that transition is probably sooner than you'd like it to be. It might happen as job loss, reorganization, retirement, or even a change that you elect. But it's coming. … [Read more...]
The Dream Job in You
By September 16, 2010
Remember when you were just a geeky high school student, and everyone would ask you, what do you want to be when you grow up? Your answers were occupations like, a baseball player, an astronaut, a veterinarian, even President of the United States. Then we all grew up to work in cubicles and stare at computer screens. Not exactly your dream job. However it’s not too late and it’s not impossible to still reach for your dream job. But it’s going to take some work. Maybe your dream job … [Read more...]
Is It Time to Reboot Your Career?
By September 6, 2010
Two hundred years ago, your role in life largely depended on the village where you were born and the vocations of your parents. With the Industrial Revolution came the idea that you might have more choice in your lifelong career, although still heavily influenced by your family's social status. … [Read more...]
Helping to Define Your Next Job
By July 21, 2010
Does your next job exist yet? Maybe. But many times jobs are created, or tweaked, based upon specific needs at a certain time, even connected with the talents of certain individuals. This is one of the reasons why some jobs are filled before they're even posted: The hiring manager was taking advantage of a great match of someone's existing skills to address a specific pressing need. … [Read more...]
Reinventing Yourself Into a New Job
By May 16, 2010
One thing that I've discovered on my speaking/writing/blogging journey is that there are more resources available to you than you may realize. It is never too late, and never unrealistic to consider reinventing yourself into a new job. Whether you are jobless or just unhappy in your current position, consider reinventing yourself into a new field and a new occupation. … [Read more...]
How to Create Your Own Career Path
By May 1, 2010
Usually directions call for you to add water and stir. But imagination is no less vital. At least, that’s how I see it, as I try to navigate my way through a troubled economy and a changing world. You have to be imaginative to carve out a career these days. … [Read more...]
Looking to Change Career? Emphasize Your Transferable Skills
By March 19, 2010
It's going to happen eventually: You feel stuck in your job role. You want to take your career in a different direction, but your education, your skills, and all the people around you are telling you that it's too difficult to change. This can go on for years. Maybe you're even reasonably good at the job, but more and more it grates on your nerves. You're just digging a deeper hole for yourself, with no end in sight. Here's the way out of this dilemma: Focus on your transferable skills. These … [Read more...]
What if You Don’t Love Your Job? — Tips on Finding Your Dream Job
By March 14, 2010
It's an enigma. We hear that there are people that absolutely love their jobs and yet we don't feel anywhere close to that description. When asked, many of you can't describe the kind of job that you would love to do. … [Read more...]
Thinking Outside the Career Box – 4 Tips for Boosting Your Creativity
By February 16, 2010
Have you ever participated in one of those tests, where they gauge your creativity by seeing how many uses you can come up with for a common object, like a paper clip? I have. I don’t much like them, even though I have to admit they give an indication of one’s inventiveness. I guess they bug me because they seem forced and arbitrary. Why would anyone want to think of a million uses for a paper clip when you could do so much more with duct tape? … [Read more...]
