career transformation Archives - Unearth Your Worth

Don't know what you want to do? Start here.

By Lori, on April 18th, 2016%

How can you choose your next career and guarantee it’s one you’ll love?

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I recently attended a ‘Job Fair’, where I provided . . . → Read More: Choose Your Next Career in Three Steps

Ever Thought About Starting Your Own Business?

By Lori, on March 3rd, 2014%

In response to last week’s post (Reclaim Your Career Security) , I received questions from several people asking me: “Would I have more security and control over my career if I simply start my own business?”

Let me give my short answer first: No. There is not necessarily more job (or career) security if you . . . → Read More: Ever Thought About Starting Your Own Business?

Reclaim Your Career Security

By Lori, on February 24th, 2014%

Are you worried about your job security? Do you lose sleep fearing a reorganization or layoff? Today I want to help you regain control of your career, so you can put those worries to rest.

Sandy worked for a printing company for 15 years. She worked hard, she was liked, and she planned to work . . . → Read More: Reclaim Your Career Security

Guarantee Your Success in 2014

By Lori, on February 3rd, 2014%

In my last article, I gave you a quick assessment to help you think about what it would take for 2014 to be your best year ever in your career and life. I hope that gave you some ideas on what you really want to change or accomplish this year in your career (whether you . . . → Read More: Guarantee Your Success in 2014

Could 2014 Be Your Best Year Ever?

By Lori, on January 20th, 2014%

January marks the beginning of a new year. With the winter months looming ahead, this is a good time for new goals and fresh starts. So I have a question for you: What would it be like if 2014 became your best year ever in your job or career?

Let’s start with a quick assessment . . . → Read More: Could 2014 Be Your Best Year Ever?

What's in your core?

By Lori, on November 18th, 2013%

Are you on the fast track to job or career burnout? Many of my clients are somewhere along the track to burnout and want to turn things around. The challenge when you are burning out is that you are likely to feel tired, drained, or depleted of energy to make any kind of change. You . . . → Read More: What’s in your core?

Quick Assessment of Why You Hate (or Love) Your Job

By Lori, on November 4th, 2013%

I have a lot of conversations with people who feel very frustrated and unhappy in their jobs, only they don’t know why. I felt this way in the past about my job, but I didn’t have someone to talk to who could help me figure out what to do. So I am glad to have . . . → Read More: Quick Assessment of Why You Hate (or Love) Your Job

Best Interview Question to Ask (even when you’re not interviewing)

By Lori, on October 28th, 2013%

Do you have a favorite question to ask the interviewer?

Let me set the scene. You’ve spent an intense 30-60 minutes talking about your experience and why you are a great candidate for the job. As the interview comes to a close, the interviewer asks you, “Do you have any (more) questions?”

What do you . . . → Read More: Best Interview Question to Ask (even when you’re not interviewing)

What do I have to do to be seen?

By Lori, on October 7th, 2013%

Have you ever felt as if your efforts and contributions at work were somehow unseen and undervalued?

Martha had one of those experiences. She walked into work one day and found out her coworker, Susan, had been promoted. Susan worked at the same level in the organization as Martha, and she reported to the same . . . → Read More: What do I have to do to be seen?

Top 10 Ways to Cope with Job Transition

By Lori, on August 26th, 2013%

Job and career transitions can be stressful—no matter the cause (e.g. a layoff, a new job or working extra hours because others were laid off). If you’re facing one, consider the following.

1. Take an honest look at yourself. What are your values, strengths, skills, and passions? How might those positively influence your transition? Take . . . → Read More: Top 10 Ways to Cope with Job and Career Transition

Lori took my old, tired, out of date resume and transformed it into a resume which got results. In transitioning from owning a business back to the corporate world, Lori asked the tough questions to dig out all the relevant skills and accomplishments which would catch the eye of a potential employer. One of the first employers to receive my new resume and customized cover letter (created by Lori) called me for a phone interview, followed by a face to face meeting, and finally offered me a job twenty-four hours after the interview. I'm convinced I would not have even been able to get my foot in the door without my new resume created by Lori. As I told my wife, retrospectively, spending the money to work with Lori was well worth it.

Howard Kier, Evanston, IL

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