It’s important to your mental health to give yourself credit for what you have achieved in your career this year. While this year has been a difficult one with job losses, changes and lack of rewarding experiences, it’s still possible to notice the achievements you have acquired. I contributed to an interview for a HuffPost article written about how to give oneself credit for career growth in 2020: How to avoid comparing and despairing over your career right now.
Five Transferable Skills That Can Help When Changing Careers
Featuring a guest post by Kevin Denholm, founder of NextAdvocate.com. To help with the challenges of making career changes, this article provides tips on how to speak to five transferable skills that can help with a career change. Start with these five skills and see how you can build off your past and current job experiences and skills. Find the gaps and don’t be afraid to take advantage of courses and training programs to fill in those skill gaps. It’s not too late to make changes in your career and improve the quality of your life.
Demystifying the dreaded task of networking. It begins with who you already know
Does the thought of networking make you shudder? To succeed in your job search and progress in your career, you’re always told you have to network. But how do you network effectively? You actually hold the key to networking and it exists in who and what you already know. I demystify this daunting and dreaded task of networking in today’s post by sharing two key strategies. You have what it takes to network and succeed in growing career opportunities and it will not necessarily entail more cocktail hours. Read more to get less stressed about networking!
Advice on coping with job loss and starting a job search during coronavirus
Lost your job due to coronavirus? Feeling anxious because of unemployment and not knowing how to move forward on a job search? It can feel hard enough losing your job so suddenly but to not have clarity and directions on how to start your job search can feel overwhelming and stressful. I write about how to cope with job loss and manage those difficult feelings. I also provide advice on how to start your job search. I will continue to write about job search advice and tips to help support you in reaching career goals and transition through these changes successfully.
Tips and Resources for Your Most Successful Job Search Yet
The job search, particularly in NYC, can be grueling and stressful. If you’re feeling stuck in terms of how to get started on your job search, look no further! I cover my pro tips and recommended resources for interviewing, networking, cover letters, resumes, and other suggestions to make sure you’re on the right track. I am a psychologist who specializes in career transitions and coaching people through the job transition and job search process. You can schedule a phone call to speak with me about getting started on career coaching where we can work together while you navigate the job search.