People in Transition

Mark Herschberg is a seasoned executive and cybersecurity expert who can bridge the divide between business and technology.  He has started, grown, and fixed startup companies spanning 10 different verticals as well as helped two Fortune 500 companies with their internal startup initiatives, and helped create educational programs at MIT and HBS in business and leadership.  He understands that networking, negotiating, communicating, leading, career planning — are all skills critical to your career success. But did anyone ever teach these skills to you – probably not.  But in this episode, Mark will share his thoughts/expertise on many of these skills/areas.  Key points discussed during the recording include:·         If you have ever wondered how to answer those brain teaser questions, like how many ping pong balls would fit into the Empire State building, Mark will tell you the way to approach them if used in your interview·         Mark discusses how to develop an effective resume, which should use a standard/professional format, employee bullet points to help focus the reader on key information and never be more than 3 pages long·         Mark talks about how you can handle the discussion with a hiring team if the role you are interviewing for is a step down for you·         We discussed the keys to networking, which is really about relationship building and when you need to start building your network·         In our lighting round we discussed; use of individual addressed thank you notes (even if they are emailed), the candidate needs to dress just a little “better” than the interview team, the applicant should not bring up the question of compensation too soon in the discussions and to give thought beforehand to the questions you want to ask the companyMark’s academic credentials and his business experiences have provided the framework to help him guide any professional through their job transition.  For additional support or information from Mark, go to his web site https://www.thecareertoolkitbook.com/ .  You are going to want to listen to this episode several times and share it with your friends.  I know you will join me in saying, “Thank you Mark for all your great ideas!”Send us a text

Cord Harper is the founder and CEO of Endeavor Agency, one of the leading career transition and outplacement firms in the US for executives and professionals. Cord founded Endeavor Agency in 2011 to help executives and professionals gain every advantage for themselves in the challenging process of making a career change. Prior to that he led the physician division of one of the largest healthcare recruiting firms in the country, Maxim Healthcare. His early career covered many different industries including, pharmaceuticals, telecommunications, hospitality, real estate, construction, and agriculture. His LinkedIn profile lists that he is a "Disciple of Taking Action" and anyone who knows or works with Cord will agree he lives his life “in action”!In this episode, Cord discusses many transition tips and techniques, including:·         Managing your internal emotions/communications is a key to transition success·         Looking for a job means you will have rejections – and that hurts – an accountability partner can help you deal with the emotions tied up in rejection·         Fear keeps us from networking – but really there is no downside to reaching out to new connections – the worse that it can be is they don’t want to connect with you and then you move on·         Have a work plan to help guide you through the transition – and execute it each day·         Your LinkedIn brand, including your picture on it, is an important part of your marketing material·         Get some help – accountability partner or professional support – to be a part of your transition management/job searchCord has helped scores of people as they change jobs.  His favorite line that sums up Cord and this episode so well is, “I love starting conversations with new people every day. Amazing things happen when you go on a voyage of exploration. Above all, take action and make it happen.” I think you will enjoy the recording and as always, share with me any feedback and share this with others Send us a text

This week we have Jacob Share, an expert in job search techniques, a pro blogger, an outside of the box creative thinker, and a huge community builder (oh, and he does this all with a great sense of humor). You can summarize Jacob by saying, he likes to help people.A consummate Internet professional since 1994 with far-reaching experience and success in authority blogging, social media, marketing, web development and e-commerce. I like to help people while doing things in a big way.  We discussed a range of topics, including:·         What tools can help a person during their transition/job search?·         Is there a difference between changing your job and re-inventing yourself in a new role?·         What are some tips/techniques to help build your self confidence during your job search?·         How do you leverage demand in your job search?You are going to want to listen to Jacob several times to get the most out of this recording.  For more information, go to his web site, https://jobmob.co.il/. Thank you for listening and sharing this recording with others.Send us a text

In this episode, we are so fortunate to have Diane Pleuss with us.  Since 2004, Diane has matched hundreds of entrepreneurs with their perfect fit franchise opportunity, while successfully guiding them to avoid rookie mistakes – at no cost to her clients.  As a result, they are creating wealth, making an impact in their marketplace, and enjoying the systems already in place to accelerate their path to success. Diane discusses some key franchise information with us today, such as: ·       What is the difference between buying a franchise and starting your own business?·       Who is an ideal candidate to own a franchise?·       What do you get when you buy a franchise?·       How much money does it take to own a franchise?·       How long does it take, from start to owning a franchise? The answers to these and many more key issues are talked about.  For many, owning a franchise and being your own boss is the transition plan you want to pursue, and this episode can help guide you down this path successfully.  For more information, go to Diane’s web page, https://danianepleuss.com/ I would love to hear your comments on this episode and please, share this great opportunity with others. Thank you!Send us a text

In this episode, we are so fortunate to have Tami Jaffe, a success coach and consultant who has a passion for inspiring ambitious professionals who are dreaming to do something new or want to start a business.  She has a broad range of expertise and interest including:  ·        Business start up·        Corporate leadership·        Keynote speaker·        Real estate consulting·        Job transition support Tami covered topics about job change strategy and if you decide to go start your own business.  Some key topics included:·        99% of your first customers are people you already know·        When you start your own business, be clear on who and what your product/service can solve, don’t get caught up in the new shinny app or process that promises you overnight success and make sure you learn from others who have done what your business will do·        Fear is the biggest factor to hold people back in making a change – even if it is a good change·        Her key transition advice – make the decision and commit to it, get inspired on what you want to do as this will be your motivation during the tough times and you don’t have to do everything at first, but you do need to take that first stepI know you will enjoy listening to Tami as much as I did.  She has incredible business knowledge coupled with a passion to help people find their next great opportunity, in a traditional role or starting their own business.  You will want to listen to this episode a few times and make sure you share it with others.  For more information about Tami go to https://tamijaffe.com/ .Send us a text

We are so fortunate to have Tiffany Franklin join us for this episode. Tiffany has dedicated her career to helping people conceptualize and implement strategies for an effective and efficient job search. Since 1998, she has worked at three university career centers (UPenn, Vanderbilt, Drexel) and spent time as a recruiter for an international creative staffing firm. In 2011, she launched a side executive career consulting practice and has advised over 1,000 global clients across industries with a significant portion working for Fortune 500 employers. Her specialties include career exploration, job search strategy (identifying opportunities, resumes, cover letters, LinkedIn profiles, bios, mock interviews, evaluating and negotiating offers), as well as leadership development. Vanderbilt University named Tiffany one of their career coaches for alumni in 2014.  Last year, Tiffany transitioned her side business, TJF Career Coaching LLC, into her full-time job and she launched her podcast, Job Search Strategies with Tiffany Franklin in June 2021.    You can find her website: https://www.tjfcareercoach.comIn this episode, Tiffany discusses many job search topics, including: ·       Be targeted in your search, don’t just blast out resumes, and make sure you tailor your resume to the company you are sending it to.·       Provided some ideas on how to handle ZOOM interviews, such as professional background, check your technology that all is working and practice your responses to standard recruiting type questions.·       She described how to use CAR in answering questions – Challenge you had, Action you took, and positive Results achieved.·       Asking the hiring manager good questions shows you are interested, and you did some research on the company.·       The significant things she wants anyone in transition to remember is to have perspective, be persistent and keep an open mind.* Tiffany shared the following exercise which helps you identify the work and personal values that are most important to you. The list describes values and attitudes related to job satisfaction. It's a great exercise to complete at the beginning of a job search to provide direction for your search and at the end as you decide among offers. It only takes 5 minutes!https://cdn.uconnectlabs.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/74/2019/08/Exploring-Values.pdfTiffany has such great recruiting knowledge, no matter if you are a senior heading to your first job or an experienced professional, her skills and advice work.  I know you will enjoy this episode as much as I did and as always, please leave me any comments about the program and share it with a friend.Send us a text

Scott Singer is a Certified Professional Resume Writer, a Certified Professional Career Coach, and a member of the Forbes Coaches Council.  He helps job seekers market themselves by providing the excellent marketing materials and tools they need to succeed in their search, including resumes, cover letters, and LinkedIn profiles, as well as the coaching to help them successfully navigate what can be a challenging and complicated process.In this episode, Scott discussed many tips and ideas for your job search, including:·        Ensure you resume looks good and talks about your achievements and not just your job responsibilities.·        When you are doing your ZOOM screening interviews, remember to dress professional, be in a quiet place, and be prepared with information about the company and position.·        Establish a routine for your time and make sure you take care of yourself, including eating right, workout and remember the rejections are not personal.·        Scott gave three great ways to combat ‘ageism’ in the marketplace.·        People in transition should explore many avenues to finding their next great job – don’t just apply on-line.Scott was so engaging and filled with practical ideas on job searches.  I know you will enjoy this episode as much as I did.  As always, I want to hear your comments and feedback on the recording and be sure you share this with a friend.  Thank you!Send us a text

This episode features Daniel Alfon who is the author of Build a LinkedIn Profile for Business Success.  Daniel joined LinkedIn in early 2004 and publishes Articles , interviews and exclusive content about advanced LinkedIn strategies to clients and subscribers to his website, www.danielalfon.com .  In this recording, Daniel shares many key tips and techniques to use with LinkedIn and just in general, such as: · How to make sure your resume and profile have key words to ensure applicant tracking systems pick you up.· Are you looking for quality or quantity of contacts in LinkedIn, this is a question you should ask yourself, because it is very difficult, if not impossible, to have both?· How you should use an accountability partner.· And always remember, if I looked at my own resume or LinkedIn profile as a recruiter or hiring manager, would I want to know more?  If not, you need to improve on them Daniel was so giving of his time and talents.  I know you will want to listen to this episode again and again to be sure you picked up all his tips/techniques.  Please, send me your comments about this episode, and as always, share it with a friend.  Thank you.  Send us a text

This episode is with Connie Dorigan, an executive search professional in the food processing world. The love of food comes naturally to Connie. With a dad who grew up on a dairy farm and a mom who read cookbooks like novels, she understood at an early age the unifying power of food.The human condition is something she’s always been fascinated with. Educated in social work and psychology and recruiting for over 30 years, she applies her love for people and greater understanding of the “business of business” to build her network of genuinely good, dedicated, and skilled contacts.In this episode, Connie shares with us:·       Being effective in your job search means you need to research the company and people you are speaking with, map the skills they are looking for with your skills, make a list of questions you want to ask about the company/position and practice your interview.·       Great resumes are clear, concise and to the point.·       The old myth that no company hires during holiday months is false.·       You need to make the time to network.·       Many different ideas on how to keep your confidence up while you are looking for that next great opportunity.For more information on Connie, go to her web site at https://dorigan.com/.  I hope you enjoy this as much as I did, share your thoughts with me and as always, please share it with a friend.  Thank you!Send us a text

This episode, with Edythe Richards, provides so much support in helping you find your next great job opportunity.  As a career counselor, nationally recognized expert on the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI®), and Certified Professional Resume Writer (CPRW), Edythe has helped thousands of Baby Boomers, Veterans, Recent College Grads, Immigrants, and Mid-Career Adults locate and sustain meaningful employment.Edythe shares her tips/techniques to build your self confidence when you are in career transition, including:·        Grieve the loss of your job – you may need to take a few days off just to release any negative feelings you have about the loss.·        Process your feeling externally – your family, friends or a career coach can be a great sounding board for your emotions and help you chart the steps you need to take next.·        No set time frame – everyone goes through this transition process on their own schedule, don’t think you need to be at a certain spot until you are ready to be there.·        Be kind to yourself – you might not be able to control what happens around you, but you can control how you behave and represent yourself to the world.I know you will want to listen to this episode several times to make sure you get all the great advice Edythe shares.  Please, send me your comments on this recording and don’t forget to share it with others.  Thank you!Send us a text