The decision to leave your job behind and move on to something else is always a big one, whether you are climbing higher on the career ladder or moving in a completely different professional direction. A job is not only a source of financial stability; it also represents an established familiarity of setting. Quitting your job is a big […]
Continue readingI remember how hectic life was while attending college and working a part-time job. It was even more stressful in my adult life, as I juggled attending night classes in university while managing my full-time profession to improve my professional skills. There were a few times of my life that I had to sacrifice a social […]
Continue readingWith an increase in technological advancements, globalization and the size of a consumer basket, there is a surge in the number of careers that were once non-existent. With the increase in a number of options, changing career is lot easier than it was a few decades ago. According to a survey conducted for the University […]
Continue readingPhysical well-being and safety are the main area that we tend to look at when it comes to workplace health, but your mental health is just as important. However, it often gets overlooked. When the workload gets too much, individuals start to struggle and can find it hard to cope as more and more demands get passed onto […]
Continue readingIt has been my privilege to work with, and coach, hundreds of executives over the course of my career, most of whom were in the process of a career transition – either internally with their current employer or externally where they were seeking new work. My most satisfying career accomplishments have been in executive coaching […]
Continue readingWriting a writer’s resume is very different from writing a resume in other fields. There is specific information you should include. Writer’s resumes are typically used when applying to grants, residencies and publications and are usually short, informative, easy-to-read and organized chronologically. So how do you summarize your life as a writer in resume? Here are […]
Continue readingHave you ever been to a job interview and felt like you didn’t quite present the best version of yourself or got into a discussion where you felt increasingly defensive? Your body language will likely indicate exactly how your feel. While there are some forms of body language that can help you feel more confident (power […]
Continue readingCould you make your job better by becoming an intrapreneur? Intrapreneurship means to think and work like entrepreneur, even though you are still a part of a large organization. For example, as an intrapreneur, you might get creative and try to improve a product. Or, you might look for ways to make a specific service […]
Continue readingWhen starting a new job search, it can be tempting to cast a wide net. In practice, though, being open to every possibility that comes your way can be a recipe for overwhelm, indecision and a search that may not give you the result you’re after. If you are intent on landing the right position—one […]
Continue readingGetting a job right after graduation is not easy. In fact, if you haven’t already began preparing for this day since the last semester, you will soon realize that you have your work cut out for you. Are you soon completing your graduation and have no idea about what lies ahead? If some of your college friends are […]
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