Your body could be telling you to make a career move.

We use so many excuses to avoid looking for a new or better job. Are you unsure that you’re qualified for your ideal job? Do you worry that a new job might not be any better than the one you have right now? Are you afraid of the unknown? Or are you simply too exhausted to begin a job search?

Often, our bodies give us clues about decisions we need to make. How often do you listen to your body? It’s important to take time to pay attention to what you do on a daily basis and how it makes you feel. Are you going to work every day excited about the possibilities and about interacting with co-workers? Or are you feeling drained and anxious even before you get into your office? Physiological clues like these will allow you to determine if you are living and growing, or if you are stagnant and settling.

Here are a few exercises to help you face your fears, listen to yourself, and start moving forward: Read more »

Who’s in the driver’s seat of your job search?
By Maria DeBonis

A job search is like planning a road trip, and you must prepare accordingly. There must be a destination in mind, detailed steps to follow, and an estimated time of arrival. Without any one of those, you probably won’t get there. In a tough job market, your job search must be even tougher. But no matter what the market looks like, doing a job search takes focus and must be your top priority.

Obviously the ultimate goal is to get a job, but anyone can get any job; remember McDonald’s is always hiring! To get the job you want, you have to focus on key aspects of the job search. Read more »