Career planning in 2026 looks very different than it did just a few years ago. Fewer people are actively looking for a new job. Not because they’re suddenly happy in their career, well-paid, or deeply fulfilled. It’s quite the opposite. Many professionals are staying put because the job market feels
If you’re mid-career and quietly wondering whether it’s too late to change careers, you’re not alone. In fact, many of the people who reach out to me are experienced professionals who’ve done everything “right” and still feel unfulfilled, underutilized, or stuck. Let me say this clearly right from the start:
For the past few months, I’ve shared a series of blog posts for those struggling in their current job but can’t leave yet for a new one. Now, I want to share how you can quit your job professionally and correctly when the time is right, so you can safeguard
It happens so gradually, you don’t even realize it at first. One day, you wake up, head into work, and something just feels… off. The job you once said yes to doesn’t seem to fit anymore. Maybe you’ve changed. Maybe the job has. Or maybe both. Whatever the reason, you’re
It stings, doesn’t it? You’ve been showing up, taking on extra responsibilities, and maybe even mentoring others, only to find out the promotion you were hoping for went to someone else, again. It’s easy to feel discouraged or even question your own worth when this happens. But let’s take a
With any career change or job search, there’s risk involved. There’s the emotional risk of rejection, and the financial risk of going too long between jobs without a paycheck. And, if you’re still in your current job, there’s the risk of your boss finding out you’re seeking something new. Another
In recent news, many workers are getting laid off from large companies headquartered here in Nashville, and also from government jobs in Washington, DC and around the country. Losing a job can feel like a punch in the gut, whether you saw it coming or not. It can be a
Recently, I was chatting with a friend from church about her job. She’s a school teacher, but with a twist. Instead of working in a traditional classroom for a public or private school, she works in a local children’s hospital, teaching the patients who are there for extended periods of
In a previous post, I shared how the 2025 job market will be competitive, with six in ten workers expected to be looking for a new job. If you’re part of the 60% of workers seeking a new career in the new year, then you need to learn how to
The job market of 2024 has been daunting for many workers seeking new jobs. In fact, studies have shown that among white-collar job seekers, it took on average 294 job applications to land an offer – up from 254 in 2023. Also, it took more days for them to land
Conducting a confidential job search without jeopardizing your current role can be tricky. You have to be strategic but not sneaky, while remaining professional. Below are some practical tips to help you mask your job search and keep it private, while also maintaining your professionalism with your current employer. 8
Excessive job hopping can raise red flags for employers. Some people believe it always signals career instability or a lack of commitment. But this is a myth. I remember two years prior to the pandemic, I spoke with a recruiter who said she and her colleagues had been told not
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