Last week, I went on a road trip across the US driving over 1,500 miles from Arizona to Washington. My dad and mom sold their house and were moving back closer to family. Taking a road trip during this time was a unique experience. One thing that didn’t change is Rest Stops. When you travel on any Interstate in the …
Take Precautions with the Coronavirus Disease COVID-19
May 05, 2020
Written by: Kim Moore |
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When I was a Chemical Corps Officer in the United States Military, my specialty was Nuclear, Biological, and Chemical Warfare (NBC), Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD).
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…
Get Noticed. Get Hired. Here’s How.
April 07, 2020
Written by: Crossroads Career |
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Much has been written about the hiring process taking longer than ever. It’s not unusual to see qualified, smart people unemployed for many months. The purpose of this article isn’t to lament issues created by Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS), or broken recruiting processes, it’s to teach you to smash those barriers to bits. Engage with the company you’re targeting. Here’s how. …
We all go through a career transition. It may not look or feel the same for all of us; however, one thing is true: You will use technology during the time of transition, no matter if you are a technology novice or know-it-all. In this post, I share three phone apps and computer programs. In my personal experience, these technologies …
Time: Your Most Valuable Asset. Spend it Wisely.
March 03, 2020
Written by: Crossroads Career |
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There are 5 main pressures that derail people. Time, or lack of it, is a big one. (The others are relationships, money, health issues, and expectations).
In the month of February, we have focused on transition. As the month comes to an end we really want to make one additional suggestion for seasons of transition: input. As with all advice, it’s equally important to ask the right people and the right questions. One without the other will not be valuable.
A Story of Transition: Alyssa
February 18, 2020
Written by: Crossroads Career |
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Merriam-Webster defines transition as “a movement, development, or evolution from one form, stage, or style to another.” When we evolve as people, it is likely that the career we are in now, or the career we chose to pursue previously, will change.
7 Steps to Career Transition
February 11, 2020
Written by: Crossroads Career |
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I meet a lot of people that don’t feel passion for what they do, aren’t challenged, want to do work that serves a greater purpose, or feels a strong pull to a particular calling.