“I’ll never lose my job” and other career transition misconceptions

“I’ll never lose my job” and other career transition misconceptions

Right now, the job market is experiencing significant changes.  People are finding themselves unemployed in increasing number who never thought they would lose their job. And with so many people looking for only a handful of open positions, it’s a terribly competitive...
Individual Engagement: A better approach to employee engagement initiatives

Individual Engagement: A better approach to employee engagement initiatives

Most organizations would agree that the greatest asset of any organization is its people. Yet, when it comes to employee engagement—the level of “enthusiasm and connection employees have with their organization” (Croswell, 2020)—leadership often considers employees as...
Don’t rely on memory. Write down your successes.

Don’t rely on memory. Write down your successes.

When I meet with people who are starting their career transition journey, I often ask if they have a record of their accomplishments from their previous positions. Most often, people assure me that the information is stored “in their head.” Relying on memory to...