Here are 3 simple steps I recommend if you’ve lost a job. Step 1) Write 3 to 5 Qualities Where You Shine (that have some value in workplace). Be honest with yourself. This is not a time to be modest. This isn’t a time to worry about what someone else will think if they see the list you make. There are some traits, some talents that you have that not everyone does. Write those down. My list: – Smart –…
I was not your typical little kid. I didn’t crawl. I didn’t walk. I didn’t hold my head up very well. I didn’t dress myself or go to the bathroom without significant help from someone else. Fortunately, my parents set a pattern for my life by focusing on the things I did well. I was interested in everything. I enjoyed doing crafts, especially drawing, knitting and crocheting. I loved reading and thought I might become a writer someday. Before I…
Spouses of military members have unique challenges when it comes to finding employment. The unemployment rate for military spouses is reported to be nearly twice the rate for the overall U.S. population between 18 and 65. Combine this with higher rates of depression, alcohol abuse and divorce than their counterparts, and it can sometimes seem as if the military spouse is the one fighting a war. But there is hope! I am one of these military spouses, and I spent…
Is it OK to take a Career Detour? In today’s market, many people are challenged with making abrupt and unexpected changes in their chosen career path. We’ve all heard the recommendation, “use your existing network to get leads.” But … what happens if your path is obstructed for an indefinite period of time and these gaps are reflected in your resume? Is a career detour worth considering? I reflected on the route my hubby, Rolly, navigated when having to…
1) Hire a Career Coach Not just any career coach, hire a career coach who has helped people like yourself return to earning a living in the recent past. Look for someone with a website that talks about your particular issues, such as: no experience, over 50, physical or emotional limitations, ‘overqualified’, etc. Ask them to tell you about some of their recent successes. You should feel confident or at least very hopeful that this particular career coach can help…
I’m late to this party of unemployment. I had worked steadily for almost 45 years before I was ever unemployed, and to this day, I still cringe when I remember what it was like to wake up and have no place to go. I didn’t need to pack my lunch or my planner. I didn’t need to check my schedule and do my morning ritual before leaving for the day. It didn’t matter if I had gas in my car…