No silver bullet
I've been reading a lot of the "4 secret tips" and "here's the one color not to wear" and "don't say this in an interview" kind of posts, and they have really been irritating me of late. Nothing -- and I do mean nothing -- about getting the job you want can be encapsulated in four key steps or three key interview words or the color of your blouse. If it were as easy as a step by step by step -- you would already be there!
The truth of the matter is that finding your dream job is a combination of knowing what you want to do, being capable of what you want to do, convincing others that you are capable, interpersonal skills, training, results over time, and luck.
You can affect the odds of each of these elements with attitude, approach, preparation, and yes wardrobe. But that doesn't mean you "win:" success for me is going to be different than success for someone else, because we all have different environmental, societal, familial, and self-imposed definitions of what success is.
That kind of self-awareness requires work, and there is not a proven short cut. So read the 3 keys and 4 tips and 7 breakthroughs with caution: when all is said and done, you own your destiny. Be true to yourself.
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How has the job market changed?
I was on the job hunt back in March of this year. I was looking for office jobs, front desk work, and for some bookkeeping and found ample openings constantly. Flash forward to now, after losing my job for reasons beyond my control, I'm seeing very few, if any, openings for those fields. It's got me a bit worried.
I live around some decently sized cities (10-20k), so I'm very surprised to go a couple of days without seeing anything other than healthcare jobs or retail/fast food openings. Has the market really changed that much?
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Hello all, I am looking for some resume advice.
I have a Training coordinator position (5 years) and I would like to apply for an internal and remote position as an admin/coordinator. I do have many years of executive assistant experience, but it was a long time ago so I am wondering how to incorporate this into my resume without using years? I still use this experience in my day to day to keep organized and productive. Thank you!
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Sunday Scaries "wine session" - After being in the the same career for over 18 years, including one position for 8 years with 2 promotions, in 2017 I left that field and have been trying to figure out what I have wanted ever since.
I have tried a career coach, volunteering, upskilling, networking . . . and am currently in therapy . . . nothing is sticking. I have switched roles 6 times in 6 years. I have also done freelancing and tried starting my own business. And the job I have now is sucking the life out of me. I have only been there for 9 months.
Not one to whine . . . and yet here I am.
I can see the appeal of a mindless job that just pays the bills and I never have to think about a "career" again . . . am I giving up??
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I live in rural West Virginia, master's level counselor/therapist with lots of experience and great references, but no license.
I'm 76 years old: too old to go back to school for 2 years and then do the 3000 hours of supervision. I work remotely for a toxic company; along with others haven't been paid in over 2 months. I love helping my clients but the $$$ issue is eating away at my peace of mind. I've interviewed several places, but lack of licensure is a hurdle. Ideas on how to get out of this trap really appreciated.
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For those who identify as female, what “traditions” exist today within the world of work that need to be removed or updated?
For background, I'm a cisgender white male looking to find ways to become a stronger ally through action and priviledge.
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