On April Fool’s Day, 27 Years ago, I left my hometown of Des Moines, Iowa with nothing but a car, a computer, and a load of clothes. Armed with the courage to chase my dreams, I arrived knowing just
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You don’t know? Yes, you do.
Feeling lost in your career journey? You're not alone. Most of us feel lost sometimes, unsure of our next move. But guess what? Deep down, we often have a clue about what we want. We just might not want to admit it – even to ourselves.
So, if you're stuck in the "I don't know what I want in my career" loop, let's break it down. Here are five straightforward tips...
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Love Your Career Past? Or hate it?
It is natural and normal to regret the past. Whether you are job seeking, changing careers, or wanting a promotion, it’s normal to regret career decisions of the past.
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My father told me so
Where do you get your advice?
A client recently told me that she stayed three years in an abusive work relationship because her 85-year-old father told her she couldn’t afford to leave.
Yes, three years with a toxic boss who made her feel small, called her stupid to her face and called out fictitious “mistakes” in front of others. There’s no other word for this behavior: Abuse. And abuse has no place in the workplace.
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Rock your job hunt during the holidays!
The holidays are here, and while some may say it's a tough time to job hunt, I’m here to tell you that it's also a golden opportunity to prepare for your future career.
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Use Coincidence as Your Career Catalyst
I live by intuition and I have learned that it’s important to see coincidences as messages that need attention.
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Lights, Camera, Career: Learn from Tom Cruise's Career Dedication
So, we all know Tom Cruise is a total legend. Well, he's back in the latest "Mission: Impossible" flick, "Dead Reckoning Part One," and he's absolutely killing it! This guy's dedication to his craft is off the charts, and I can't help but admire him. I mean, he's 61 and still doing his own crazy stunts without any CGI!
Talk about commitment and passion for what he does! What if you used Tom’s dedication in your own job search?
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Score your dream job with this simple strategy
Let’s face it, competition for jobs is fierce. Today, you have to go the extra mile to attract attention and get an interview. Here are 5 discreet, practical strategies that will put you head and shoulders above the competition. No one has the time to do this for ALL job leads, but when you feel it’s the perfect opportunity, go for the SCORE.
S - Search on LinkedIn to find employees or company executives you can contact. Connect with an employee, learn about the company, and ask them to forward your resume.
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Screwdriver or power drill
Screwdriver or power drill? Which would you use?
In your job search, speed is of the essence. Time is money and every week you are without work, you are losing net worth.
For example: if you make $100,000 a year, divide that by 52 and realize you make $1923 each week. Losing an important interview could set you back thousands of dollars. Missing an important lead could result in another 6 months of searching, or around $50,000.
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Season’s Greetings from The Career Passion®️ Coach
I wish you prosperity, not only in your career but also in your family and social life. Life can be tough, so don’t save the good stuff for later. Celebrate, enjoy, and live your best life NOW.
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Are you quietly quitting? How to protect yourself.
Instead of abruptly leaving a job, “Quiet Quitting” refers to doing what the job requires, no more and no less. Essentially, this means doing just what you were hired to do—no off-the-clock meetings, no weekend work, and no checking emails on vacation.
Some writers speculate that this trend is the result of the trauma all of us have experienced with Covid – losing jobs, friends, and family, losing faith in our institutions, and losing a sense of meaning in our work.
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Why have a schedule for your job search?
Most people are so shocked by a job loss that their whole lives are turned upside down. They suddenly can’t pay regular bills, they lose their work friends, and they change their sleeping hours. Some even quit dressing and lounge around in underwear or pajamas most of the day.
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