Tools for Transition Blog
Crafting Your Story: The Power Behind a Resume
When people think of resumes, they often picture a simple list of job titles, dates, and bullet points. But to me, a resume is much more—it’s your story. Just like any good story, it has achievements, challenges, and a journey worth sharing. Two Ways to Gather Your...
Your Resume Is A Type Of Interview Coaching
Does Writing a New Resume Help with Interview Preparation? Have you ever considered that the resume writing process is more than just listing your past jobs? It’s a chance to take a deep dive into your career history, to reflect on where you've been, and to define how...
Are you credible in your job? How do you earn that?
Do you think people consider you credible in your work? What does that mean? Do people trust your opinions and expertise? Do they trust that you will do what you say you will do? Who has been credible in your professional life? How did that person make a difference...
Are you an Executive or a Manager?
What is your role in the company? Does your job title match that? Does it match how you perceive yourself? Do other people see you the same way? One time I had an interesting conversation with an executive about his resume. He worked in construction. His...
Get rid of the old, bring in the new for your resume
So you want to update your resume or reposition yourself for a different type of job. It is both simple but not simple. You can “Get rid of the old to make room for the new.” But how do you actually do that? Think of it this way: If you lost a lot of weight your...
Understanding and Utilizing Your Core Competencies
I had a coaching client who had a very successful career with the NFL as a quarterback. He was getting ready to retire and did not know what to do next. What about working as a sports broadcaster? He didn’t think that would be a good choice. One of his core...
What does feng shui have to do with it?
What do you know about feng shui? How does it connect with your job and career? In the Asian tradition it is the study of the flow of energy - mostly between ourselves and our physical surroundings. What are the main principles? Is your energy...
What Type Of Business Do You Want To Work In?
If you are unhappy with your current job (or looking for something new), maybe you just need to be in a different type of business environment that suits your personality and your career aspirations. What industries and types of companies interest you? Likewise,...
Have You Ever Accepted A Job And Then Regretted It?
Have you ever accepted a job and then realized you had not thoroughly checked out everything as part of your due diligence? If you will have a commute, have you driven to the office and back at different times of the day? When I was a recruiter, one woman did the...
Your Resume Is Almost Done. Now What?
Are you afraid to take the next steps in your job search? I had a client who was totally stressed about whether she had led a seminar or a workshop in her last job. We went around and around about it when writing her resume. I told her that it didn’t matter. The...
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