We take pride in having meaningful work. It becomes part of who we are; part of our identity. When we lose our job, we, therefore, lose a piece of who we are and it can be quite embarrassing for a period of time. During this transition you will inevitably be asked by friends, family and […]
Lotte Struwing
How to Transition Through Job Changes Successfully
As individuals we all go through job or career changes differently and as such, some of us may need more support than others. Since change will impact us at various times in our lives, learning how to become resilient will help us get through the challenges we face as they appear. Taking care of yourself […]
Losing Your Job: Understanding The Phases of Change During Transition
First Things First Losing a job ranks among the top 5 life situations that cause the most stress in our lives. The others include death of a loved one, divorce, moving and major illness. Dealing with just one of these situations can cause significant turmoil in our lives and we may feel it is unmanageable […]
You Have 15 Seconds, How Will Your Resume Grab a Recruiters Attention?
Recruiters today decide in 15 seconds if they are going to continue reading your resume. They have to because today they sometimes get hundreds of resumes for one single posting. They are professionals in their field and they can do this quite easily but ONLY if you give them what they need to pull your […]
Keeping Your Career Vibrant
Having a robust career is the best gift you can give yourself. You are the owner and leader of your career. You are the CEO of your career! You are solely responsible for keeping it vibrant. While there are many attributes of a strong leader, these 6 will keep you in charge! Keep your skills […]
Creating Bonus Structures 101
You’ve been in business for a number of years and now it’s time to share the wealth with your employees. They helped build your company; you are confident with its direction and also know it’s time to design a formal bonus structure. This is a significant step and investment in your company. When designing a […]
Answering the question “Why did you leave your last job and are currently not working.”
Following my webinar last month, requests are coming in for support and I’m happy to respond in providing a response to the following question. “Why did you leave your last job and are currently not working.” Finding a career we really enjoy is important to all of us and sometimes juggling work, family and other […]