Career Counseling Blog

by Dan Thomson and Michael Reddy
The interesting thing about perspective is that it is determined by where you are when you seek it and what you’re looking at. A single pair of eyes can only ever have one perspective at a time. The same eyes viewing the same set of “facts” from a different angle, will almost certainly render a different and new perspective and probably create a different set of “facts”.

by Michael Reddy and Dan Thomson
It’s a new year; is it a new you—a new you that is going to seek and find that great, new job. It’s out there you know—you just have to find it. 

Are you ready to make the change to a new job—the new job you’ve been talking about getting for the last year or even longer? If not now – when? Changing jobs is never easy. 

by Dan Thomson and Michael Reddy
Are you limiting yourself in your current position? Sure, it pays the mortgage, the car payment, etc. You really do have to be reasonable about your choice of work, don’t you. Do you, really? No, absolutely not! 

by Dan Thomson and Michael Reddy
Think you don’t have a network - WRONG! Any interaction with people expands your network. Your co-workers, ex co-workers, neighbors, alumni from college and high school, members of civic organizations, people you know at church, and even parents from your child’s soccer league are just a few examples. Get the idea? 

by Dan Thomson and Michael Reddy
As Brian Koslow, an American author and entrepreneur once said, “The more you are willing to accept responsibility for your actions, the more credibility you will have.” 

by Dan Thomson and Michael Reddy
You may not think there is a big difference between a manager vs. leader…but there is a huge difference. Managers want authority; leaders want responsibility.

by Dan Thomson and Michael Reddy
Are you a high level executive or entrepreneur who needs to make a career change to regain the zeal and excitement you used to have when you were working your way up the corporate ladder? Maybe you’ve worked so hard to get to the top, it’s taken a toll on your relationships or your health. The question is how and where to start over.  

by Dan Thomson and Michael Reddy
There are a few things you should do immediately: 

by Dan Thomson and Michael Reddy
How do you know if it is time to quit your job?  Do you look forward to going to work or are you excited to get up each day knowing you get to spend the next several hours doing something to which you are fully committed and about which you are passionate? If not, that might be your first indicator that it may be time to quit your job.  

by Dan Thomson and Michael Reddy
Leaving your job can be a very difficult decision, especially in today’s job market. It is definitely a decision that should not be made lightly and should involve an honest evaluation of your current situation. The following exercise is one that many have found quite helpful.