Are you hanging onto a job you don’t like because you’re afraid to make a career change? Why is it that the fear of change so often overwhelms the desire for fulfillment? Human beings have a built-in tendency to be anxious and risk-averse – what  neuropsychologist and author Rick Hanson calls the “negativity bias.” “The [continue reading…]

If you haven’t worked in a while, it can be hard to convince employers that you’re ready and able to jump back in. Here are some negative perceptions they may have, and how you can overcome them.

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In the past there’s been a rule of thumb among career coaches that finding a job takes one month for every $10K of salary. So that’s how it has happened for other people. Now, let’s talk about the real question. What can you do to get your next job as soon as possible? The answer [continue reading…]

Memorial Day is past, and many job seekers are easing off the job search accelerator and slowing down, thinking summer isn’t the right time of year to look for a new job. Actually, there are several very good reasons to put your search on cruise control instead of downshifting. While there may be fewer openings, [continue reading…]

Contrary to popular belief, December is a really smart time to work on finding a new job, for several reasons. First and foremost, there’s less competition. Recruiter survey data cited by Monster show that although hiring may be at lower levels in most industries, “recruiters are determined to fill the year’s remaining openings by December [continue reading…]