Smart Strategies for Switching Careers
Appearing in Wharton Magazine Fall/Winter 2018 The author of a new book offers practical advice for radical job change. (For starters, ditch your Plan B.) Finding a job in your …
How To Create A Portable Career
Portable careers #switchersPhoto by JESHOOTS.COM on Unsplash A portable career is one that can be done from anywhere – your living room, your corner coffee shop, or even your favorite …
The Secret To Getting More Responses To Your Networking Requests
Photo by Kristina Flour on UnsplashPhoto by Kristina Flour on Unsplash A recent headline in the Harvard Business Review stated, “Professional Networking Makes People Feel Dirty,” so if you’ve ever …
Should I Give Up On My Career Switch?
In my experience, most switchers give up on their career dreams too early or for the wrong reasons. Here are some of the causes I’ve noticed: Burnout and frustration from engaging …
Should you send a thank-you note after a job interview?
Appearing on Daily News DEAR READERS: This week’s topic is follow-up thank-you notes. Email or snail mail? Short and concise or more detailed explaining why you want the job? Those …
How To Prove You Can Do The Job, Even Without Direct Experience
Photo by rawpixel on Unsplash “Tell me about a time you….” As a career switcher, you may be nervous about getting asked direct questions in an interview about experiences you …
Looking To Change Careers? Avoid These 5 Job Switch Killers
Appearing on Blue Steps Career “Switchers” – professionals who are looking to make an industry or functional change (or both) – are on the rise. But making a significant change …
Here’s Why People Who Are Easy To Help Are More Successful
Photo by Yiran Ding on Unsplash When clients tell me that their job search has stalled, often the culprit is expecting others to shoulder the bulk of the work or …
Changing Careers the Smart Way – An Interview with Dawn Graham
Appearing on 2Questions.TV In today’s episode, Susan talks with Dr. Dawn Graham, the Career Director at Wharton’s Executive MBA program, a licensed psychologist and Host of SiriusXM radio’s weekly show …
Popular Career Advice That’s Actually Awful For You
Photo by rawpixel on Unsplash Career and job search advice is plentiful today, and much of it is now research-backed. So, it’s easy to forget that on occasion, best practices …