Whether you lost your job or have trouble finding a new one, you know all too well that a bump in the road of your career can cause some uncertainty. But often, you can use the skills you learn during your job search to accomplish more than just landing a new position.
We’ve all experienced a career setback. Maybe you didn’t get the job you wanted or you were laid off due to circumstances beyond your control. But sometimes, these events are just the push you need to make a necessary change.
After applying GetFive’s proven method and strategic approach to decision making and job searching you’ve finally received thing you’ve been working towards – an offer letter from a great company. But before you rush into the job, it’s critical that you carefully review what they’ve given you. While it’s not an official employment contract, an…
So you’ve found an amazing job at a great company and you’re ready to sign an employment agreement, but there’s one thing holding you back: the office space. Work environments and office orientations vary in countless ways, and if you’re going to spend a minimum of 40 hours a week in a given place, you’d…
Congratulations! While many job searchers may worry about securing one job offer, you ran an effective search and wound up with multiple. One of the biggest mistakes made by job searchers today is to go after only one opportunity, according to career experts at GetFive. But with many prospects in front of you, you’re more likely to find the right fit.
Negotiating a salary is one of the most nerve-wracking parts of the job-hunting process and one of the parts people fear the most. For many, it’s like a monster at the end of your search, and many people want to know just how to wrestle that monster. The best way to do this is to…
You wrote a captivating cover letter, aced the interview and got the job. Congratulations! But now is when the real nerves start to kick in. With an abundance of new faces to learn, information to absorb and challenges to tackle, starting a new job can be one of life’s most stressful events. While you may have a short grace period for getting up to speed, it’s important to show your commitment to succeeding in your position.
Modern airport terminals present daunting construction and development challenges, involving large land areas, layers of complex partnerships, and enormous budgets. GetFive member Kevin Hauppa, who was originally hired as a project manager for a $30 million project at a major international airport, now, as a senior project manager, oversees the day-to-day implementation of a project…
Tony started going to GetFive after the bulk of his job at a large at an international bank moved overseas.With his coach, Celia Currin, Tony focused on identifying the elements that would give him the greatest career satisfaction. “Celia helped me recognize what it is in a job that would make me happy,” Tony says. “That…
Jenna Galgano worked in the entertainment and event marketing industry. When her company had a shift in personnel, she lost her job. “Hey, it happens,” she said. “There’s nothing you can do about it but pick up and keep moving.” She maintained a positive outlook and it made a huge difference. She worked hard alongside her…
When I began my training to become a GetFive coach, I had more than 18 years of experience working in human resources. I knew when I began this training that coaching was where I could combine my background in HR with my own experiences in job search and career development, thereby providing a valuable service…
Taylor spent 16 years in publishing, and during that time, she saw the industry transform dramatically. It became a place she no longer had an interest in and she needed support and inspiration to redirect her career. She found that in her coach from GetFive. “I had been laid off from an industry that…
Diane Phillips spent most of her career in the creative field, first as a graphic designer, then as an agency owner and then as creative director for a global company. “The economic freefall in 2009 ended that last, great job in Rhode Island. Creative opportunities were disappearing and jobs in the Rhode Island area…
Are you ready for a career change? Have you ever set out to find the job that’s right for you? This is what happened to Maureen Kelley Stewart , who, after 30 successful years in media sales, set out to find something more meaningful. “I was seeking to utilize my sales skills to explore and break…
When Jennifer M was laid off from her job in the publishing industry, she joined many of her peers in a competitive job market. Rather than look at her situation as negative, she instead used the time to assess her skills and figure out where she really wanted to do with her future. “I was…
You may not have any sales experience or even any desire to work in sales, but if you’re looking for a job, you’re a salesman. It really doesn’t matter what the industry is or whether you’re looking at an entry-level or executive position — you need to be able to sell yourself to the hiring company….
Discouraged, deflated and disappointed — losing your job hits the ego hard. Suddenly you find yourself questioning your worth and wondering about your abilities. Do you really have what it takes? Michael Walker knows it’s easy to get down on yourself after being let go by an employer. After losing his IT job at a…
If at first you don’t succeed, try, try, try again. This is the perfect mantra for Barbara Schwartz. Her difficult year of unemployment was made even harder due to various family issues that took a big emotional toll.
Losing your job to downsizing can feel devastating. For Frank C., this happened two times before he ultimately found the career path he was meant to be on.
The only life experience nearly as stressful as being unemployed and looking for a job … is trying to get your feet under you during the first few months of a new job.