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Help! I need a Career Re-Do! Have you ever wanted to get a “re-do” in your career? Maybe you took the wrong job. Perhaps you are in a career that someone else said you should be in or you hate your current role. Well, guess what you can have? A career re-do! Here are 5 ways to recharge and reinvent your career! Tell the truth to yourself about your current situation. In order for you to move forward you first have to acknowledge what’s not working. What exactly are the things you do not like about the work you do? Make a list so you can have concrete information to help you focus on what needs to change. Take a self-assessment test to identify your career personality strengths and the kind of work you would be best doing. Is your personality and skills in alignment with the type of

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I had the honor of attending an Executive Roundtable event recently. The panelist were a cross representation of high profile executives in Sciences, Healthcare, Media & Entertainment, Insurance and Pharmaceutical industries. The wonderful visual about the panel was a good representation of women and men so it was a clear reminder the playing field is open to talented professionals. Aside from what I saw, I was more impressed by what they shared about their paths to their career rise. The #1 take-a-way for me was to be Relevant in today’s marketplace! Here are some nuggets of career planning wisdom: 1.   Evaluate your marketplace and industry to identify growth trends and look for more understanding of the global marketplace and environments. The only way to stay relevant is to know what’s happening in your industry today. Industry leaders actually set the trends and stay ahead of what is happening

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It is possible that you have been considering making a career change for months or even years. The thing is the dream and reality can sometimes be two different things. You probably want to change jobs real badly and are wondering why you have yet to do it. A common issue for many job hunters who are currently working is actually finding the time and energy to make the career change they have been dreaming of. With keeping a high level of performance at your current job and then managing your kids and family, it can be a lot to consider all that it takes to actually get a new job. Figuring out what you want to do may pose significant challenges in itself. You might even be feeling a little overwhelmed with the learning curve and having to learn about new things like using social media to find a

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If you are reading this, you are probably contemplating a career change. There is a strong possibility you have been thinking about switching careers or finding a new job for a long time. One thing that all people who are considering making a career transition have in common are different psychological barriers. These psychological barriers are a part of what is preventing you from moving forward. One such psychological barrier is feeling as though you are not good enough or feeling as though you cannot perform as well as your peers. Let’s take some time to deconstruct this psychological barrier so that you can get one step closer to having the dream job you’ve always wanted! Career Change Question #1 What is it that you admire about the person you are comparing yourself to? It’s crazy how something as wonderful as admiration can turn into a roadblock

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// Is the thought of making a career change frightening to you? If you have been working at your current job for the past 10+ years you are probably questioning if making a career change is the right thing to do at this point. It can be scary to take such a big step when you have been secure at your current job for quite some time. The thing about it is, if you feel the need to make some type of career change then it is most likely time to do so. Step #1: Make a List of Likes and Dislikes You need to ask yourself what it is you actually like about your job. How long have you been contemplating this career change? If it has been longer than a year, there are some very practical likes or reasons why you have not made any significant changes to your

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