March Hire Results for Job Seekers

Career Change: By Chance, By Choice

Have you recently been laid off and feel like a fish out of water, gasping for air? Or, are you gainfully employed but have the sense that a change would do you good? Career changes and transitions can be both exciting opportunities and times of uncertainty. This month’s Hire Results for Job Seekers explores the highs, the lows, and the practical considerations of career change whether you are choosing it or it is being chosen for you. Read on to learn more about dealing with a lay off, making an effective career change or transition, and learn how Erika Hanson Brown, a local networking expert, coaches her clients about the fine art of network management.

Career Change by Chance: The Ins and Outs of Handling
a Lay Off

The signs have been visible for months. Water cooler conversations have abounded with rumors of who will stay and who will go. Suddenly, rumor becomes reality as your supervisor shares with you the news that you are part of the downsizing, the reduction in force or a lay off. As the news washes over you, you think, “What now?” read more >>

Career Change by Choice – Making a conscious choice to change gears

While some people have the unfortunate (some would argue fortunate) experience of being forced to find another job, other people bravely decide to do it on their own. They do not wait for a lay off to tell them to take another path. They blaze a new path. While some people jump off without a plan and find their path a bit bumpy, there are strategies for making a conscious career change into a smooth path to a more fulfilling life and career.
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