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 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 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.
Common Obstacles to Career Advancement & How They Present
While many people talk about the importance of career advancement, people rarely address the obstacles that arise along the way. Knowing (1) that these obstacles are real and (2) how they present are the first steps in preparing yourself for battle should any of them appear on your purpose path!
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.
5 Reasons to Consider a Career Change
Unless you've been living under a rock, you've probably heard some reference to "The Great Resignation" or "The Big Quit." People across all industries are leaving their current jobs to pursue other opportunities for reasons ranging from more flexibility to more money to more peace. If you've found yourself wondering if a career change is right for you, you're in the right place!
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:⠀
How to Take Control of Your Career in 4 Easy Steps
Whether you're feeling like you've lost control of your career (or feel like you never had control in the first place), taking control of your career is vital to your success. Too many professionals are leaving their fate to chance and ultimately suffering as a result. It's time to tell whoever (or whatever) has been controlling your career to "step aside."