“3.28 million people filed for unemployment insurance last week – more than four times higher than ever recorded. . .” NY Times, March 26, 2020 What to Do Now? Apply for Unemployment Benefits. Don’t wait! Finding your next job may take longer than you think. Find Who Is Hiring. Search by zip codes and keywords (job titles, employers, skills). Indeed.com …
The current unemployment headlines and statistics are staggering. Here are just a few: “Decade of job gains erased in April! Unemployment soars to 14.7% as lockdowns throw 20.5 million out of work in one month.” (Wall Street Journal, 5/8/20) “The real unemployment rate, which includes people who are not looking for work or are underemployed, already stands at 22.8%, according …
The number of people in the US currently without work is staggering. Laid off, furloughed, let go, or temporarily on hold; you’ve found yourself suddenly with an abundance of time and possibly feeling overwhelmed figuring out how you will spend it. You’re not alone. Last year I was without work for three months. It was the first time since I …
3 Things to Consider Before Transitioning Careers
Written by: Crossroads Career | Reading Time: 5 minutes
The mental struggle that accompanies career change decisions can be harder than actually making the change. I’m not here to tell you to jump ship and follow your star (though, that’s what I did). What I’d like to offer are important things to consider if you’re feeling an urge to make a change. And if you are, you’re not alone. …
Your potential can be turbo-charged simply by having an effective mentor in your life. The best place to be is in the middle of a mentoring sandwich; where you, the mentee, are being mentored by a more experienced person, and you’re also mentoring someone.
Happy New Year! As we begin 2020, you will notice changes here on the Crossroads Career blog. Members of our Board of Directors run this blog and in 2019, James did an incredible job of providing content as well as an unbeatable lineup of webinars. We are excited to continue to provide useful blog content and new webinars this year. …
Twelve years ago, I was standing on a ropes course wooden platform 60 feet up hooked to a zip line – hesitating. Then I heard a friend’s voice behind me: “Jump now. It’s not better later.” He was right. I jumped. You can too. As you consider crossroads in your career, you may be hesitating. Why? Global employment changes have …
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 …
I can remember all too well when my boss lost his temper, yelled and said: “How can you be so stupid?” Actually I was wondering the same thing. I messed up. The project I had been given had not gone as we all hoped, taking more time and money than planned. I had done my best, but it wasn’t …
The unique combination of career plus calling is the only way to really maximize your career. What do I mean by career and calling?