It’s difficult to change careers, whether by choice or by circumstances beyond our control. On one hand, the concept of career reinvention and a greater level of professional satisfaction can be exhilarating. On the other hand, there’s a deep sense of sadness and loss when we lose our professional identity. That’s because our professional identity […]
Three Questions to Ask During Your Next Job Interview
When it comes to job interviews, it’s easy to focus so much on making a great first impression that you lose sight of the two-way process altogether. But asking the right questions is just as important as providing the right answers. This is because thoughtfully framed questions help you gather the information you need to […]
How to answer: “Tell me about yourself”
While it’s every job interviewer’s go-to first question and a seemingly simple one, “tell me about yourself” is not easy to answer. In fact, if you’re like most candidates, you’ve struggled with it at least once in your career. So why the difficulty? “Tell me about yourself” is a perfect example of an open-ended interview […]
Standing at the Crossroads: When PhDs Abandon the Tenure Track Career Path
“Growth is painful. Change is painful. But nothing is as painful as staying stuck somewhere you don’t belong.” – Mandy Hale Anna was well-published and in the third year of her postdoc when she walked into my office. Though progressing as expected, she had started to feel more and more conflicted with her chosen career […]
How to Network with Intention and NOT Be a Schmoozer
If you are looking for a job or thinking about a career change, you’ve probably been told that networking is the answer. Why? Because according to the statistics, between 40% and 80% of all jobs are landed through networking (the numbers vary depending on the source). While sound advice, the details on how to network […]