Taking the next step

Overcoming Career Change Fear

Back in the day, people would work for the same company for decades. Those days are now long gone and, as we emerge from COVID, it has become common for people to rethink their future and search for something more from their career. If this sounds like you, then you are likely looking to either switch jobs, careers or change industries all together. It feels like a big decision, even risky so lets unpack it and discuss Making the decision to swit…

Midway in a Career and Feeling Stuck ?

If you’re midway through your career and feeling stuck, you are not alone. Maybe work doesn’t feel meaningful anymore, or your industry has drastically evolved, or your values and interests have changed. No matter what, your 40-something self is a very different person from the 20-something you were when you started out. The fact that this is such a common experience doesn’t make it any easier to handle when it’s happening to you. This crisis can…

Relationships

Success is Built on Exceptional Professional Relationships

Professional success is important to everyone, but still, success can and does (and definitely should) mean different things to different people. But one fact is universal. Real success, the kind that exists on multiple levels, is impossible without building great relationships. Real success is impossible unless you treat other people with kindness, regard, and respect. After all, you can be a rich jerk… but you will also be a lonely jerk. Here’s…

Restarting Your Career?

So, you’ve been on a career break. How long has it been… three years, five years, more? Whether you took time off to care for your children or to travel the world, relaunching your career is a major undertaking, especially these days. Just sending out a bunch of resumes won’t do the trick. 10 Tips For Relaunching Your Career Here are some things you can start doing immediately to help you reach your goal of getting back into the workforce: 1. Get…

CareerTransition

LinkedIn Profiles to Power Career Transition

Are you raring to change careers? Break into a whole new line of work that makes you leap out of bed, happy to go to work every day? Parlay personal passions into professional endeavors? Or focus on a different clientele, type of product, or service? We all know the power of LinkedIn for job hunting and networking. But how do we use it to help change careers—to make sure we’re found by the right recruiters, hiring managers, colleagues—not ones fr…

Career Risk

The elusive ‘Meaningful Career’ – the expert’s view

Everyone aspires to have purpose or meaning in their career but how do you actually do that? What practical steps can you take today or this month to make sure you’re not just toiling away at your desk but you’re doing something you genuinely care about? What the Experts Say Unfortunately, most of us don’t know how to make the job decisions that lead to satisfaction. Nathaniel Koloc, the CEO of ReWork, which provides recruiting services to compa…

Privacy Policy

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Turning Temp into Permanent

A contract, temp position is often the best way to get employed When companies need short-term workers, (or if they just want to “try before they buy,”) they’ll hire temporary employees—also known as “temps,” consultants, freelancers or contract workers. There’s no guarantee those positions will parlay into permanent ones, but it is possible if you play your cards right. “If you are looking for work, a contract position is probably the best way t…

Finance Career Coach

Finance Career Coaching Are you looking to advance your career in the finance industry in the Denver, Colorado Springs or Colorado’s Front Range area? Or maybe you’re a professional looking to transition into the finance industry from another field? Colorado Careers consultants coach executives who are interested in advancing along the financial career path. We advise you on developing your skill set in order move up the ladder in your branch of…

Career Counseling for Lawyers

Career Counseling for Lawyers Over 30,000 people graduate from law school every year,* with graduates pursuing a host of career paths from private practice to legal research. Transitions to the field of law can be challenging, but you can overcome these challenges with the support of one of our accomplished legal career counselors. Below are the top five ways a legal career coach can help you. Colorado Careers provides guidance for those who are…

Executive Outplacement

Why Your Company Should Invest in Executive Outplacement

Layoff, RIF, merger, acquisition, downsizing – these are the first words that come to mind when we hear the words outplacement. Unfortunately, in today’s fast paced world and ever-changing business environment, many companies find themselves in these situations. Your company may find itself facing massive operation costs, so you have no choice but to terminate employees. Some senior level executives may opt to leave as a result of reduced salarie…

Employee performance reviews

Effective Performance Reviews – They Matter!

It’s performance review season, and you know the drill. Drag each of your direct reports into a conference room for a one-on-one, hand them an official-looking document, and then start in with the same, tired conversation. Say some positive things about what the employee is good at, then some unpleasant things about what he’s not good at, and end — wearing your most solicitous grin — with some more strokes of his ego. The result: a mixed message…

Break all the job search ‘rules’

Our client Christopher knew something was wrong. “It just didn’t make sense,” he said. “I job-hunted for six months as a full-time job. I customized my resumes and cover letters. I followed every instruction to the letter. I took over thirty online tests in that time, and I got no interviews. My background is a perfect match for at least twenty of the hundred jobs I applied for, and a good match for another sixty of them. It’s obvious that the Bl…

Career Stuck ? – Digging Out

A successful career is one of those life goals that is right in line with marriage, a mortgage, kids, and two bright and shiny new cars in the driveway. Unfortunately, this is rarely the case. More often than any time in history, well-educated people are stuck in jobs that they’re overqualified for and feel blocked for promotions. So, why not quit? Well, as much as the workforce has recovered, people find themselves in a precarious position of no…

Career Coaching

7 Signs You Could Use Career Coaching

We all encounter some obstacles and challenges along the road to building a career. Perhaps you’re feeling drained both physically and mentally with your day-to-day routine. Or maybe your work doesn’t feel meaningful anymore. When you find yourself facing difficult job-related challenges, hiring a career coach can be hugely beneficial. Professional career coaches are trained and skilled in assisting any person who is in need of career advice. Sin…