The Confident Career

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.

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.

Gen Z Is Here And Ready to Work, But Are We Ready For Them?

With Gen Z entering the workforce, should we expect the world of work to change? A recent survey by Nexxt asked job seekers of all ages how they think Gen Z will impact the job market and the workforce.

Will Amazon Go Eliminate Cashier Jobs?

 

Amazon Go, Amazon’s autonomous grocery store is here and there’s been a lot of talk about it.

Yes, you read right…autonomous. It is designed to let customers walk-in through a subway-style turnstyle, pick up items, and purchase them without standing in a line, taking out a form of payment, or engaging with a person.

Would You Use Work As An Excuse To Miss Thanksgiving?

We recently surveyed 6,000+ job seekers to ask about their Thanksgiving plans and 1 out of 4 job seekers told us that if they could get out of Thanksgiving and maybe use work as an excuse...they would. 

But with Thanksgiving being a time to give thanks, forget our differences, and break bread, we'd like to think that if the Pilgrims and Native Americans could come together, we can too. So Happy Thanksgiving to all the job seekers and recruiters out there. Download the PDF.

Just Accept It. You Will Be Interviewed by a Robot, If You Haven’t Been Already.

 

In 2017, I would think I’d be more accepting of technology in the hiring process. I have readily welcomed technology into other parts of my life, I have a car that reads my text messages, I have a watch that tracks how many steps I take, and I have a wiretap that sits out in the open in my living room. But as an embracer of technology I still feel uneasy about the idea of a computer or a robot making hiring decisions. And I’m not alone.

How to Harness the Power of Positive Thinking to Slay the Job Search

With the New Year, underway and people making resolutions to be better versions of themselves it can be hard to be positive all the time, especially if you’re in the process of looking for a new job.

We get it…looking for a new gig can be frustrating, time consuming, and exhausting. And this is where we recommend channeling that one friend we all have who is an eternal optimist (how do they do it?!?). This is that one person who stays positive no matter what happens. They always find ways to make lemons into lemonade, whistle while they work, and see the glass as half full.

So, how can we all harness the power of positive thinking and see the silver lining throughout the job search process?

1. Know that you’re not alone. Knowing that there are others out there who feel the same way as you do when it comes to finding a new job should be comforting.

New Year, New Job: 5 Tips for Job Searching in 2017

It’s never a bad time to kick-start your job search, but if you’re looking for a new career opportunity, the New Year is a great time to reset and commit to achieving your goals after the holiday rush. But just like a personal resolution to hit the gym or save more money, your career goals can be hard to achieve and overwhelming if you don’t know where to begin.

Follow these tips while you’re on the job hunt in the New Year to guarantee the most success:

Career Success Rebooted: This is NOT Your Father's Career

I grew up in a time when Wall Street was booming, shoulder pads (and hair) were big, and a wood paneled station wagon was a status symbol, yes, you guessed right, it was the 80s. My parents each worked in their respective fields for the entirety of their careers and if I asked them what made them a success, my dad would most definitely say it was the fact that he was the boss. My mom would say that it was because she worked at the same place for 30+ years. But if you asked my siblings and me how we define success the answers would be quite different.

The One Thing About The 2016 Election Everyone Can Agree On

Regardless of who we're voting for this election, talking politics at work is a no-no.