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By Steve Nicholls Prepared for that forthcoming job interview? Suit pressed, shoes shined, answers rehearsed? While I am a massive fan of properly rehearsing the answers to possible interview questions (there really is no excuse these days not to have prepared in this way), I would urge you to take into account another point which [...]

By Steve Nicholls So 2012 is well under way… The advent of a new year is traditionally a time for reflection, and some long put off naval gazing. Many people at this time of the year come to the conclusion that it’s time for a new career, or a time to revisit job hunting strategies. [...]

It can be daunting to look for a new job. Whether the reason is due to a lay-off or a desire to do something new, there are some action steps you can take that will guarantee your success in reaching your goal. 1. The first step is to put on paper what you are looking [...]

Getting job clarity is one of the simplest concepts in job search, yet one of the hardest steps to take. When I say job clarity, I mean the 2-3 specific jobs a person is pursuing in their quest to find a new job. It does sound simple, but my observation is that in reality, a [...]

I hear countless comments from people saying they want to change careers, BUT, but, but, but. They make up some reason for not changing. Among these reasons are: I’m too old – I’ll have to take a pay cut – I don’t want to make the effort – I don’t know what I’d do. Essentially, [...]

If you’re sitting in your office bored, ticked off or feeling down you may be thinking it’s time to go. BUT, you’re not sure. You are rationalizing staying because there is one more great thing you can contribute or you feel obligated in some way. We all go through this kind of mental tug-of-war at [...]

You made a decision to change careers but you’re feeling REALLY uneasy. You can’t tell if you’re coming down with the flu or if that sinking feeling is your decision. Big decisions are always kind of gut wrenching but there are some things you can do to test your situation. Did you make this decision [...]

This time of year cause many of us to think about making resolutions or goals for the coming year. I do hear some people being very cynical about resolutions or goals because “they don’t do them”. How sad. I don’t know what my life would be like if I didn’t have a couple of goals [...]

Even though you will live to be somewhere in the neighborhood of 90-100 years of age, spending a major amount of your time doing something you hate is way too much time lost. The quick answer is, No, you aren’t too old to change careers. A myth that has and does exist in our society [...]