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We at Be the Change Career Consulting are not just about finding a job. We are about finding ways to live your life according to your values. It’s about knowing that societal change is difficult...

LinkedIn is one of my favorite sites to help people who are designing their future careers. With so many people and organizations listed in one place, you can search for almost any dream job or...

For many people in the midst of a job search or career transition, the concept of “rewards” seems foreign and counter-productive. “But I haven’t accomplished anything!” “Why should I reward myself for not getting a...

I work with people changing careers all the time. Most of them (including myself when I was searching for jobs!) made some combination of mistakes that Monster.com talks about. This is why I emphasize self-reflection,...

There are many ways to make the world a better place. We all have our own combination of strengths, instincts, and talents that has a place in this process. Much of the attention gets focused...

One of my favorite podcasts, RadioLab, explored what happens in the black box of radical transformation, from a caterpillar to a butterfly. In my mind, I just imagined that the caterpillar took a long nap...

As a career professional, I’m ambivalent about hero stories, super or otherwise. Although their feats may be inspiring, they are simply unrealistic role models that are unrelatable to most people. Even when mere mortals (Bruce...

Experienced managers know that traditional ways of hiring employees is no guarantee of workplace success. Resumes, interviews, LinkedIn profiles… these can all be practiced and re-worked into meaninglessness. These managers find new ways to assess...

Have you been told that you’re too hard on yourself? Do you believe that if you accepted your less-than-desirable traits, then you’d never change? Well, scientific research seems to indicate that self-acceptance and compassion can...

What is the number one way to land an interview? Have someone who works for the organization put in a good word for you. This can overcome a poorly written resume, inexperience, and almost all...

In many ways, networking has gotten a bad rap. I mean, the components of the word networking— “net” and “working”—just sound like you’re trapped in something you can’t wait to be done with. It seems...

One thing you need to know about me is that I am a big mystery fan. I love the who-dun-it classics especially Sir Conan Aurther Doyle and Agatha Christie. I’m also a fan of Harry...