At Career Contacts, we are constantly supporting candidates as they transition from one company to the next. It is so important to support them in landing their dream jobs, without leaving a storm behind. We believe strongly in the power of relationships and today, our newest team member, Reena, is going to share her experience transitioning from her previous company. I have been humbled by my transition into a new role, as it has been done by creating meaningful connections rather than burning bridges. As I leave for a new role, my outgoing employer is happy for me and has also encouraged me to visit and stay in touch. My last day was very bittersweet, as I had a lot of conversations with those who I brought onto the team thanking me for giving them a chance to join the team. I took chances on people and looked for a true fit on both ends and sometimes that meant taking a chance on those who did not have as much experience as we were looking for. This whole process has reminded me why I love doing what I do and has me excited for the next chapter. When you are …
How to feel “unstuck” while feeling “stuck” at home
Most of us are currently following the stay at home orders that have been instituted all over the world. I have been hearing a lot of people saying things like “I just feel stuck” or “I feel like this is wasted time”. The fact is, most of the world is in the same situation, so feeling like you are getting left behind as the world is moving forward simply isn’t the case, we are all in the same boat. Mindset is key in this situation. It’s important that you are choosing to see the silver lining of this extra time as the chance to use it however you feel works best for you. For some, that will mean some much needed down time, for others, it might be getting in that quality time with the kids that you have been missing. For others, it can be a time to grow your skills and knowledge to set you apart when the world returns to normal. Here are some ideas of great ways to keep that stagnant feeling at bay! Take an online class Utilize some of the wonderful online learning platforms to deepen your software skills, learn about how other people …
Informational Interviews – Here is What They Are and What They Can Do For You
As a person looking for a job or doing research to find out more about a new career, informational interviews are great places to start learning. According to Wikipedia, an informational interview is a meeting in which potential job seekers seek advice on their career, the industry, and the corporate culture of a potential future work place. An informational interview is not a job interview; it is a meeting where a job seeker is given the opportunity to learn about a specific job from a person who is working in that field. It is an excellent source of information about an occupation and career opportunities. The benefits of an informational interview include job seekers: gain information about an industry or a specialized field find out about jobs and career paths are given tips about a job, how and when to apply and even the name of best person to speak with learn about the culture and information of a specific company can ask questions for feedback about skills and education that are beneficial A great benefit of an informational interview is that they are not job interviews, so they are less stressful. An employee can casually discuss the daily activities …
