Change Careers

What’s Your Next Chapter?

Sometimes people find that the career they’ve been working in for many years is no longer a good fit…  Either their field has changed or they have changed…They seek more meaning and fulfillment…They want to do something new but don’t know how to make the change.  If this describes your situation, I can help you find a more fulfilling career.

The challenge to transitioning – is figuring out what new path is best for you.  We will meet these challenges by exploring your goals…identifying your transferrable skills…creating a new career narrative…making use of the network you may not know you have…building confidence as you interview for your new career.

Our Process Together

Where are you now?

• Get clear on your current situation – what do you want to change?
• Explore your life values – where does a career fit now?
• Prioritize your values – what is your ideal work/life balance?
• Pinpoint your skills, from corporate, board, and volunteer experiences – which ones do you want to move to your new career?

What’s your future?

• Identify careers that fit your values and make use of your skill set – which are the best match?
• Zero in on careers that are most meaningful – which ones will be fulfilling?
• Articulate your ideal work environment – what work culture makes you comfortable?
• Develop strategies for your new career – how do you pursue it?

Develop a plan

• Create your action plan – a step-by-step process, with accountability.
• Identify obstacles to your success – for example, by garnering constructive feedback from clients, managers, or peers (when appropriate)
• Develop your effective networking strategy – both in-person and online.
• Create your career narrative that explains your career change.
• Write your results-driven resume – tailor cover letters.
• Do mock interviews – build confidence.
• Feel supported – throughout the process