The Professional Pivot Blog
It’s time for you to take control of your career and chart your path for success! We hope to encourage and equip you on your journey through job search, career success, mindset matters and work-life harmony content.
New blogs are posted every other Monday.
How to Set Boundaries at Work
Setting boundaries in the workplace is essential for maintaining a healthy work-life balance. Boundaries are guidelines implemented to establish what's acceptable and what's not acceptable to you in regard to work. Because everyone has different priorities and needs, boundaries will vary from person to person.
Questions to Ask After Rejection During the Job Search
"Thank you for your interest in our ________ position but...." We've all been there. The canned reply that screams REJECTION. The truth is, in this digital age, we're exposed to way more rejection than ever before. Employers have made it easier and easier to apply, thus increasing the number of applicants... ultimately increasing the number of people who inevitably will be “rejected”
How to Get the Most out of Quarterly Career Planning
Quarterly planning is key if you don’t want to let yet another year go by without accomplishing your BIG goals! Quarterly planning allows you to review your progress at a regular cadence and adjust your actions as needed. If what you’ve been doing hasn’t been working OR if you’ve been attaining your goals by way of “luck,” try out this quarterly planning process!
How to Request an Informational Interview
Informational interviews have the potential to play a powerful role in your career journey when used appropriately. You can save yourself lots of time and energy by gathering information about areas you’re interested in exploring from other knowledgeable professionals. In this article, we will cover everything you need to know to nail your next informational interview.
Finding a Job You Enjoy
One of the most common questions among professionals across the globe is “Can I really find a job I enjoy?” The answer is “ABSOLUTELY!” While there isn’t an exact step-by-step checklist you can follow to figure it out, I have put together a 4-part framework to get you moving in the right direction. The key is to RISE - review, identify, solidify and engage.
How to Create a Resume from Scratch in Less Than 2 Hours
Let’s address the elephant in the room. Today's resume is much different from the resume that worked 10 years ago. And the truth is, most people are still following those outdated practices and really just need to start their resume over - from scratch.
How to Use a SWOT Analysis for Career Development
This SWOT Analysis Mini Training Video will cover the following: What is a SWOT analysis? Why is a SWOT analysis important? How can a SWOT analysis enrich your career planning process? How often should you complete a SWOT analysis?
How to Set Good Career Goals
Setting career goals shouldn’t just be an exercise you begrudgingly do because your company “forces” you. Similar to other areas of your life (like finances and fitness), your career requires strategic goals to remain in top shape. To ensure this happens, it’s important to understand how to set good career goals.
4 Powerful Questions to Ask Yourself At The Beginning of Each Quarter
Q3 2022 is here! Rather than waiting until the end of the year to “see how you did,” you should use the beginning of the quarter (aka this week) for a pulse check on your career. Here are the four questions I suggest you ask to set yourself up for continued success.
Questions to Ask During an Interview
Do you know the true purpose of an interview? Many people assume that it is just the employer’s way of determining if they want to extend a job offer. The truth is, an interview is a two-way street, where both the employer and the candidate have something to prove.
Strengthening Common Soft Skills
In order to be successful in today's workforce, it's critical that you master soft skills. While technical skills provide you with the know-how to complete your assigned tasks, soft skills are essential for building and sustaining rich relationships.
How To Answer 4 Common Interview Questions
Preparation is key when it comes to interviewing well. While there is no way to anticipate every single question the interviewer may ask, preparing for common interview questions is one way to boost your confidence and get you in the proper state of mind for interviewing!
4 Lies You Need To Stop Telling Yourself
When it comes to moving forward in your career, it’s important to have a clear understanding of your current state to assess what your next step should be. Often professionals have a warped sense of reality that keeps them hostage in a career they despise. The truth is, if you want to be successful in your career, you’ve got to quit telling yourself these lies:⠀