The Career RelaunchBlog

EVENT ANNOUNCEMENT: If you’ve ever wanted to learn more about what it takes to pull off a career change, hear stories of how others relaunched their careers, or just meet me and network with others, I’m giving a free talk called “Navigating the Emotions of Changing Careers” at General Assembly London this Wed, 12 April, […]

Anytime you make a major change in your life, you’re going to face some self-doubt. Especially among career changers, stepping away from a traditional, linear career means can’t always fall back on years of experience in a role, a steady track record of promotions, or a relevant set of experiences that demonstrate the types of skills you’re […]

Dealing with rejection has been one of the toughest things to manage in my career. Rejection can come in so many different forms. Prospective employers not getting back to me. Reporters not responding to my pitches. Speaking gigs falling through. Or people just never replying to my outreach, even if I’m asking for something as simple […]

So the third Monday in January is widely seen as the gloomiest day of the year, which happens to be today, January 16, 2017. The third Monday is often the time when the highs from the holidays start to wear off, the daily grind from work is back in full swing, and the bad winter weather […]

Informational interviews can provide you with a unique opportunity to learn more about particular company or job that interests you. If you’ve been successful at securing an informational interview, you’ll now want to ensure you make a positive impression with the person who’s agreed to speak with you. The overarching principle of any successful informational […]

One of the most effective ways to learn about a company or industry is to conduct an informational interview. In my own life, I’ve seen informational interviews plant the seeds to many career opportunities down the road. For example, an informational interview with a journalist in Honolulu led to an introduction that helped me land […]