Make a Career-forward Move in the New Year

Okay, people. This will probably be my last blog post of 2008. I know it’s a bit early, but nonetheless, it’s true. I’m taking this opportunity to introduce my recurring theme of 2009. I know some of you might get tired of hearing it, but others need to hear it as often as I can say it. Here goes:

There are jobs out there.

I say it a lot lately in person to clients, friends, unhappy grocery store checkers. I’m going to say it again with emphasis.

There are jobs out there.

Good jobs. Jobs you want. Better jobs, even, then the one you have or the one you are losing or have already lost.

And I am not saying this to make those who have been looking without success so far feel bad. Depending upon what you do, this can be a challenging market- but for others, there will be a brief period of un- or under-employment and then you will find something else. Something good. Something that maybe even pays more or gives you more responsibility or more fun or even all three.

Let’s get crazy while we’re talking here- it’s just us, right?- if you are unhappy with you current job, you can find another one. Even if you have a decent, secure job, you can actually hunt for a new job RIGHT NOW (well, wait until after the holidays– everyone is scrambling to get where they need to be with the appropriate gifts in hand) and be SUCCESSFUL in relocating to a position that is more fulfilling.

NO, you are not STUCK. YES, you have OPTIONS.

Take an honest look at your resume and call me if you need help with it. Think about what you want to do next and call me if you need help with that.

Let me help you make a plan to make a move in 2009 and then successfully execute that plan.

In the meantime, I am wishing you & your family happy, healthy holidays!

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