People in Transition 117. Al Lichtenstein - HR Consultant and Career Coach
Looking for actionable strategies to navigate your next career move? In this episode, I sit down with Al Lichtenstein, founder and principal of HR RESULTS, LLC. With decades of experience as a senior HR executive and career coach, Al offers a wealth of practical advice for both individuals and small businesses.
Al's unique perspective comes from years of hands-on leadership in professional services and life sciences, where he implemented HR initiatives that fueled growth. But what makes him stand out is his personal experience: having once been a client of an outplacement firm and successfully completed a 9-month job search, he truly understands the challenges of job transitions from both sides.
In this conversation, Al shares tangible tips on how to strategically approach your job search, including:
- Clarifying your career goals: Use assessments to identify your key skills, ideal roles, and preferred working environment.
- Crafting an impactful resume: Go beyond listing duties—highlight your accomplishments. Answer the question, "My efforts resulted in…"
- Combating ageism: Avoid detailing jobs older than 15–20 years; instead, capture in an additional category titled: Additional Professional Experience.
- Maximizing your networking: Al reveals why networking is far more critical than just sending out resumes—and how to do it right.
- Strategy when emailing new contacts: Use subject lines like “Bob Gerst suggested I reach out to you” to ensure your message gets noticed.
- Staying positive: Job searches are emotional roller coasters. Al explains how staying positive can boost your effectiveness.
I’ve been in the transition space for 40 years, and I learned several new tips from Al’s advice. After listening, you’ll walk away with a more thoughtful, more strategic game plan for landing your next great job—easier and faster.
Don’t miss this episode! Whether you’re in a career transition or just looking to sharpen your approach, Al’s insights will help you make the most of your job search.