Managing Your Career - Today!

Managing your career is not just for the present, but for the future as well. You must be proactive if you want to be successful with your career transition. And a meaningful career should serve only one purpose – to give you the life you want and deserve. Both programs will inspire you to identify your values and goals in order to pursue a new career that will promote a healthy and rewarding life achievement. Transitioning into a career requires work and dedication, and having the tools and resources will simplify the process for you.

Here are some recent questions from our clients in regards to managing their career.

Q. I resigned from a position to relocate here in Orlando. When I had a friend do a verification of employment with my former supervisor, she did verify employment but declined to answer any character questions. She has some resentment because of my resignation. How do I handle this?

A. The best approach for this is to have another former colleague in the organization that is willing to provide an unofficial character reference. Hopefully you can find someone in a position of leadership to do this. You might get probed further during the interview about your direct supervisor relationship. Be honest. Explain that she did not take your resignation well, and that you can understand that. However, you are a great prospective employee and that other managers are willing to attest to that.

Q. How soon should you send a thank you note after an interview? So far, I have sent email thank you's right after the interview, and, so far have received a polite response. Does it seem that I am too desperate when I send a thank you right away?

A. There is nothing wrong with sending a thank you note right away. You will sound desperate if the frequency of your thank you’s, follow-up calls and emails is over the top.

Q. What is the best way to schedule job interviews in another city when you have a current job, which you do not want to be aware of your interest in an alternate occupation?

A. Most recruiters will work with you to schedule them after hours. Ask for this. If you are a valuable prospect, a smart company will understand your predicament and work with you to resolve it.