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Conversations are probably the most important tool in your job search arsenal. Networking falls into that category. So, we’re told to...

There are times while you’re “in transition” where you’ll feel stuck. Zero steps forward, no prospects and very few conversations. We’re...

Who I was when I was put “in transition” to who I’ve become today is leaps and bounds ahead of where I ever thought I would be; and who I...

When you’re working, you take time off; vacation days, mental health days, sick days… time for yourself and family. But, when you’re “in...

As days and opportunities pass, I’ve been left with a reality that can be met with a multitude of emotions. Mine is fear. For others,...

I want to start off this blog by stating my intent is to inspire others. If, by reading my words, you feel compelled to make a change or...

It is absolutely THE most important key to a successful job search, and probably the toughest thing to actually do, what you SAY you’re...

There are many ways to explain how we became being “In Transition;” “downsized,” “restructured,” “let go,” are common terms and phrases...

I’ve seen job postings that seem to go on and on and on and… well, I’ve decided it’s no longer about how much I know, but how I can focus...

If you’re “In Transition” like me, there’ll be times when you look at a job posting and think “I don’t have all those qualifications so...

I had a bit of a revelation while being “in transition.” Let me know if you can relate to this mental state and what steps you are taking...

Restrictions are slowly be eased, businesses are reopening, and toes are being tentatively dipped into the re-employment pool. If you’ve...

It’s the question we dread. It’s the most common opening question when you’re networking and it can be the determining factor if you stay...

Any abrupt change is a shock to our system. If it’s prolonged, our system can’t just “reboot...” we have to adapt.

What you watch, listen to, and read, can have the same effect on your mind as eating junk food can have on your physical health.

The roller coaster ride of being “in transition” is the “hang ten” then “wipeout” ride that is our life. How big is your wave?

If you’ve never considered joining a support group while being “in transition,” let me take you through the journey.

When you’re “in transition,” mitigating the lows can be a daily battle. Even finding highs to celebrate can be a struggle. Here’s what I do.

Job searches have slowed, face-to-face meetings are banded, why not dive full-on into some virtual training! So, I did. Oops!

When you lose your job, you will greave but to get out of that hole you need to self-evaluate, not look for sympathy.