Even in the current difficult economic times, changing your career to something more suited to your values, needs, skills and passions is achievable. However, to switch careers effectively and achieve a positive outcome, you need four things: clarity, confidence, courage, and commitment. Without these, you’ll most likely struggle hard and…...
Fed up with Work? 10 Signs You Need a New Job
If you don’t enjoy your job, you are in good company. Many people have spent plenty of their working life in jobs that weren’t fulfilling – or worse, made them downright miserable. Whether you’re dreading Monday morning all weekend, or just have a gut feeling that perhaps you should start…...
How to handle a counteroffer
Recruiters hate counteroffers and will always argue against someone accepting one, but their arguments are generally sound. Depending on which article you read, you will get different figures relating to counteroffers, but the message about counteroffers is the same: they usually don’t work out. In most they don’t even last…...
The Downside of The Work-From-Home Trend
There’s much talk about Facebook, Google, Twitter, Coinbase, Lambda School, Shopify, Square, Upwork, Amazon, Box, Salesforce, Zillow, PayPal, Viacom and a host of other prominent companies offering their workers the option of continuing to work remotely for the foreseeable future—or indefinitely. There is little discussion around the dark side to…...
All Eyes on HR
Organizations and industries are changing faster than ever. Covid-19 has meant so many different things for countries, communities, companies, teams, and individuals. For businesses all over the world and in the full range of industries. The reality is that change is the only constant. There are several common denominators created…...
How to explain being fired in an Interview
Job interviews are stressful under the best of circumstances. So, if you have been fired, you are going to be nervous, especially when they ask the inevitable question: “Why were you fired?” Just as you prepare answers for other common interview questions, it is important to prepare an answer for this one.…...
5 Mistakes to Avoid After Being Retrenched
Have you been retrenched? Maybe your position was the only position cut or maybe you were laid off with an entire department. The feelings caused by being retrenched are largely the same regardless of your circumstances. But it is important to take your next steps based on rational thought, not…...
10 Steps to Changing Your Career
Interested in a new career? People seek to change careers for many different reasons. Your career goals or values may have changed; you may have discovered new interests that you would like to incorporate into your job, you may wish to make more money, or have more flexible hours, just…...
Questions to Ask When Planning Your Career
Your career has a big impact on your future. It can affect your identity, personal fulfillment, lifestyle, income, family, and retirement. Before you decide what career to pursue, carefully consider your options and ask yourself the following questions: 1. What are my interests? The activities you enjoy doing in your…...
7 Myths About Changing Careers
It is estimated that people change careers five to seven times during their lifetime. There is, however, no standard definition of what constitutes a career change. Is working in the same field but different industry a career change? Is becoming a business owner a career change if you are doing the…...