The COVID-19 pandemic created a tough economic situation in 2020, shutting down many businesses including restaurants and retail shops during mandatory lock downs. And yet, it was an extraordinary year for e-commerce. Consumers turned online to purchase goods they could no longer buy in person or chose not to buy in person to avoid exposure…
You got the job! Congratulations. All your research and hard work paid off. For sure you want to be your best on the first day. So do what your Mom always told you: get plenty of sleep the night before, rise early, have breakfast and arrive on time. Today as most of us are all…
By now you have completed multiple informational interviews with people from varied backgrounds and organizations. This has given you insights into many companies and helped identify the companies that match your requirements for the desired job. You now are able to target companies that align with your values and that may need someone with your…
Chances are you’ve been thinking about a career change for a long time. Working from home during COVID-19 has given you time to rethink your priorities and consider what you’d really like to do. But making a career change during a pandemic has some major downsides including fears of not having a job albeit the…
What about that dream job? Is the time right to make a change? If you’re working remotely this is a unique opportunity for self-reflection and the chance to define what you truly want to do. Think about your ideal situation: can you describe it? Or is it just a desire to get away from your…
I was at a crossroads in my life, in my career. Restless with my current busines, I wanted a change in direction. First step, reflection of course. But soon after, research. It was a process from years in business with a disciplined approach to solving problems. I had to do a lot of reflection. I…
