Career Transition Blog

What’s the single easiest step most people take to look for a job?  Send a resume to a position that has been posted online. What’s one of the least effective ways to find a new job? Send resumes for positions that have been posted online. The Internet age has brought...

Being multi-talented can be a disadvantage when a person tries to figure out what kind of career change they want to make.  As a career coach, I have talked to many clients who have a multitude of talents and interests.  They almost have too many choices.  And that can cause...

Professionals who are considering making a career change face a recurring question:  How can I tell whether the alternate in which I am interested is a career or just a hobby? As a career coach, I meet lots of people who have a wide variety of interests, ranging from the...

Are you in the right place on the planet?  In the context of career transitions, that’s an important building block. In my experience as a career coach, geography is a relatively minor issue for most, and a very important issue for perhaps 5%-10% of the clients with whom I have...

When people think about making a career change, they often make a common mistake.  They evaluate potential alternate jobs and careers based on their job titles.  They will say things (to themselves and others) such as, “Being a journalist might be interesting” or “I wouldn’t like to be an actuary.”...