by Rick Christensen | Nov 30, 2017 | Career Transition, Rick Christensen, Your Career
As a career coach for more than 20 years I hear the same thing every year at this time. “No use doing any job search now, the holidays are a waste of time.” This is a common misperception – actually the holidays are an excellent time to network and position yourself...
by Rick Christensen | Nov 16, 2017 | Job Search, Rick Christensen
The holidays are never fun when you’re in the middle of a job search. However, there are ways to connect with potential employers during the busy holidays. Attend any and all holiday gatherings and pass out your business cards. Volunteer to help others less...
by Rick Christensen | Nov 2, 2017 | Career Transition, Job Success, Rick Christensen
Transferable skills are skills one has acquired throughout their career, but can also be used in other careers or industries. For example, if you can meet deadlines in one occupation or industry you can meet deadlines in any other occupation or industry. Here is a...
by Rick Christensen | Oct 26, 2017 | Career Transition, Job Search, Rick Christensen
You have put a lot of hard work into your job search. You now are receiving job offers. It seems like this would be the easy part of the process. However, if you are making a career move, you know how much is at stake. Your decision will literally change your...
by Rick Christensen | Oct 19, 2017 | Career Development Partners, Career Transition, Job Search, Job Search Resources, Rick Christensen
Row, Row, Row Your Boat Row, row, row your boat, Gently down the stream. Merrily, merrily, merrily, merrily, Life is but a dream. We have all heard the nursery rhyme “Row, Row, Row your boat. But have you ever thought about how it relates to life? Here is my...
