Below you'll find a list of all posts that have been categorized as “7 Steps”
September 28, 2021
Written by: Tim Krauss |
Reading Time: 3 minutes
The worst way to approach a job search is to be isolated and unsupported. God made us to be in community from the very beginning. That’s why he created Eve to live with Adam in the Garden of Eden, saying “It’s not good for the man to be alone” (Genesis 2:18). The believers in the early church “were together and …
September 21, 2021
Written by: Crossroads Career |
Reading Time: 3 minutes
Your Family The mention of the family always evokes emotion. For me, spending time with my family unit is the closest thing I will get heaven here on earth. I thank the Lord for my loving and kind wife, children, parents, and siblings. In my wife, I have found a great partner from God. In my children, I have found …
May 18, 2021
Written by: Crossroads Career |
Reading Time: 2 minutes
I often see job seekers failing to represent themselves in their resumes (and thus, of course, in their interviews) in ways that best represents their skills, abilities, values, interest, and experiences. Almost every time when I probe a bit deeper in an exploratory conversation, usually through our Crossroads Career Step 3 – Aptitude, I find hidden nuggets that employers would value. …
I cannot begin to tell you the number of times that I’ve heard this plea from a job seeker, “I just want a job that is stable, steady, and has a low level of stress.” Or, “I’d like to find a job where I can spend the next few years not worried about whether the company will change things.” Whew! In today’s world, I …
March 09, 2021
Written by: Kim Moore |
Reading Time: 3 minutes
Early in my career, I had the opportunity to work with a coworker who was very different from me. Now, I have to be honest with you; this person just frustrated me. It didn’t matter what I said; she would ask fifteen questions. And it was just really bothering me.
February 23, 2021
Written by: Crossroads Career |
Reading Time: 2 minutes
As we conclude the February blog theme of being financially prepared for your job transition, an area I’ve consistently seen not get enough attention from job seekers is the financial ramification of healthcare costs, both insurance premiums and out-of-pocket costs. Additionally, having been in the health and wellness industry for over 15 years, I personally know how difficult that market can be …
Annually, the Crossroads Career Board of Directors gather together at a retreat to pray, fellowship, and strategically plan for the upcoming year. In 2019, we met in Minnesota to do precisely that…
Your gifts are needed. They are not a mistake. They are not less than someone else’s. You wouldn’t be better with a different set. The body needs every part and that includes yours. It is easy to believe that your talents are less than others. To believe you need a different personality, aptitude, or talent to be successful. That is …
When you see red, it is an alarm that “Danger Is Ahead!” Everyone feels angry sometimes. It is what you do with your anger that counts. Use these steps below to help you forgive yourself and others, let go of your anger and put the past behind you. Describe the offense and how you feel about it. List everyone …
An Informational Interview is an interview that you schedule and hold with a person who is currently working or has worked in an industry, company, or career you are considering. The purpose is to gather critical information from an insider’s point of view. This post covers the goals, essential rules of engagement and some sample questions.
