The Confident Career

How to Bounce Back After a Career Setback

Whether it’s bad feedback on a major piece of work, missing out on a promotion, or redundancy, career setbacks are the pits. If you need to mope for a while, then go forth and mope. Once you’ve spent your feelings, though, it’s time to think about getting back on the horse (and better than ever). So just how do you bounce back after a career setback? This fool-proof guide is sure to get you back on track.

Transforming a Disability Into a Specialty

I’ve mentioned on the blog before that I’m an avid 60 Minutes watcher and recently they featured a story on Chris Downey, a blind architect (yes you read right). Chris Downey lost his sight ten years ago after brain surgery and instead of changing his profession because he could no longer see, he continues to design buildings.

His story is truly inspirational and we all hope that if we were faced with a situation like his that we would be strong, persevere, and not let something like not being able to see influence not being able to create.

5 Tips for Online Networking

Not long ago, networking was pretty straightforward. It simply involved navigating a crowded room while scoping out the best people to talk to, and preparing to strike up a meaningful conversation. Just as we (finally) mastered the art of handing out our business cards however, a completely new method of making connections has taken over: online networking.

How to Successfully Make the Transition from Freelance to Corporate

It’s time, you’ve decided. It’s time to hang up the freelance jersey and either move back to the corporate world or enter it for the first time. You’ve decided that moving to a full-time job is now the right move –the question is, how do you transition?

The Secrets For A Successful Transition From Military Life To Civilian Life

Living in the military means learning how to be prepared. Preparation is critical for all aspects of the armed forces — from packing gear to being vigilant on the battlefield. However, not as many servicemen or women understand that preparation is necessary for their time after their tours end, as well. For too many veterans, re-adjusting to civilian life is something they’re simply not ready to do. They may have difficulty reconnecting with family and friends, getting back into the job market, or coping with the stress and trauma they experienced. This is why it’s important for anyone serving in the military to be ready for the day when he or she will have to transition back into the civilian world.