If you've ever been laid off from a job, or are not where you want to be in your career, your mindset matters as to what your next steps will be and how quickly you take action. Losing a job feels horrible. It attacks your self-esteem, your confidence, and your drive. It becomes harder to …
Moving On From Loss
I know it's been a few days since a post has been made; it's not due to falling off on my habit but for the fact that I have had a death in my family - my uncle and godfather has passed away. He was my father's older brother; but he was the last of …
If You Didn’t Get the Job, It’s Not Always You
I'm noticing a trend that is occuring more frequently and it has to do with getting hired. I hear more and more from frustrated job seekers that they have gotten interviews but are not getting hired. Upon further investigation, it seems that their 'rejection' had nothing to do with their skills or value to the …
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Rebuilding Trust (in yourself) After a Job Loss
Losing your job can be devastating to one's psyche and esteem. Thinking about the next career path can be confusing and bring up a host of fears and insecurities and lead to job search procrastination. "Who will hire me?" or "What job am I fit for?" are questions I often hear when I coach clients. …
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How to Recover After a Job Loss
Losing a job can take the wind out of you; it can feel like someone punched you in the stomach and left you laying there. Losing your job can feel like you lost your best friend, i,e. your ego. Self-esteem suffers after a job loss, regardless if you were let go for cause or through …
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