Book Review: The Layoff Journey, from Dismissal to Discovery
I recently completed reading, “The Layoff Journey, from Dismissal to Discovery,” by Steve Jaffe. Jaffe has a 25-year career in advertising and marketing AND a bachelor’s in journalism and communication, so, needless to say, the book is well-written. What I didn’t expect was the depth of knowledge about grief, psychology, and personal growth! All of…
AI Anxiety or AInxiety
AI is making fast and furious changes in the work world, and some of my clients have expressed a lot of concern about what the future will look like and how they can choose a career that is, “AI-proof.” I don’t believe there is such a thing, if you define “AI-proof” as a career that…
When To Change Jobs: How Often Is Too Often (Or
I just came across an article in Forbes called, "When To Change Jobs: How Often Is Too Often (Or Not Enough)?" I want to share it for those of you considering 🤔 making a change or regretting 😥 a change you made in the past and not wanting to repeat the mistake.https://lnkd.in/gMmbV69UOne of my clients…
Who Wants to Waste Time Applying for Non-Existent Jobs?
Based on my conversations with clients, no one wants to waste time in their job search. But guess what is happening out there on many if not most job boards? Employers are posting “Ghost Jobs.” Why? Apparently, it is sometimes to ...
It’s Not Easy Out There (Job Search)
From what I am seeing with my clients and friends, as well as through LinkedIn posts, searching for a job right now is not easy, except maybe in a few specific high-need areas like Technology, Healthcare, and Project and Financial Management.Job seekers who have a robust Network have competitive advantage compared with others who may…
Should I Build a Portfolio Career?
Have you heard of a “Portfolio Career”? It’s a response to economic changes, AI-driven shifts, and a desire for more work-life control and balance. Portfolio Career is also another way of saying you have Multiple Streams of Income, which a percentage of my career counseling clients pursue because they can use a variety of skills,…
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Projected Job Openings from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
The Economics Daily (TED), published by the Bureau of Labor Statistics, just posted, "Projected job openings by educational requirements," which you might want to check out, if you're planning a career change, although, I would definitely not recommend basing your career decisions solely on projections. When I work with clients, and they are doing initial research…
Boost Your EQ: Name, Tame, & Reframe
Introducing a simple but powerful exercise: NAME, TAME, and REFRAME This simple exercise helps you understand the relationships between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. It's an effective process to gain more self-regulation and a higher Emotional Quotient (EQ). Based in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and very helpful in working through blocks in career counseling, as well.…
