“When choosing between two otherwise equally qualified candidates, employers deem having an internship with its organization or within its industry to be the most influential factors” (NACE, 2022)

Once a client secures employment, career practitioners can still play an active and important role in their professional development.

You are not alone, many people have taken a career break for childcare, eldercare, sickness, relocation, travel, or to pursue other interests. You can always come back if you prepare and a return to work program can help you.

The Comfort zone is safe but not much learning happens there. Be willing to step outside your comfort zone once in a while; take the risks in your career that seem worth taking.

Words have power, they influence our lives and behaviors.

Prepare for your job interview. When you are being hired, you will be assessed for experience, achievements, potential, collaboration, culture fit, areas of concern, and communication skills. Prepare and practice.

Wellness comprises of eight co-dependent dimensions: emotional, physical, occupational, social, spiritual, intellectual, environmental, and financial. Occupational wellness encompasses all aspects of personal satisfaction in your job/career.

Why did you leave this job? You will have to answer to this question in a job application, stated as “reason for leaving” and during an interview, stated “why are you leaving your current job?” or “why did you leave X job?”

Creatives are able to observe, select, analyze, evaluate and synthesize but they are also able to come up with many possible solutions. In their creative pursuit, they value freedom, autonomy.

In order to preserve your sanity, energy, and confidence in a job search, start from the beginning, be clear about your target role.

If you are thinking about quitting your job, you should take some time to think about the reasons and come up with a plan to move on.

Behavioral interviewing is a technique that assesses a candidate’s ability to meet the job requirements based on their previous experience.

Decision making can include embracing both competing options if we shift out mindset.

Job titles are usually closely aligned with tiers, get familiar with your target titles - they vary depending on the organization.

Collaboration skills enable you to successfully work toward a common goal with others.

No regrets, only learning and moving forward. Let go of the past and move forward with your career.

Differences between Management and Leadership.

Starting your business, becoming an entrepreneur.

Salary negotiation is a skill, you can learn it.

Clearly address and communicate your career gap. Explain that you are ready for your next challenge and how you have prepared yourself to return.