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Career Change at 30: Ideas & Essentials
2025 Guide: Career Change at 30 Ideas Thousands of smart thirty-somethings have told me they are ready get serious and choose their “real career.” For many, a career change at 30 is a moment of truth and self-honesty about their earlier career choices: “This is not who I am.” As you approach 30 the reality […]
Talent Profiles
Many brilliant people from top schools and colleges come to us trying to decide what to be when they grow up. “Should I be a doctor or lawyer?” some ask. They are pleased to discover that there are lots of different ways to be “smart;” intelligence is not a one-size-fits-all construct. Each of us has […]
Wrong Career? Take a Quiz . . .
Did I Chose the Wrong Career? The 7 Telltale Signs in a Short Quiz I think I chose the wrong career, but how do I know for sure? Here are 7 signs to help you figure this out: 1. I Chose the College, Not the Career Path. The problem usually starts before you realize that […]
Career Change at 40 and After
Making a Career Change at 40 and After For many, a career change at 40-something is about optimizing. Many people have accomplished major career and life goals and are ready to take a breather to plan for their next career move, possibly an entrepreneurial venture. For others, a mid-career change is about reinventing themselves to […]
Meaningful Work
Finding Meaningful Work Am I meant to do something in particular? The short answer is no. To find your career direction, there are much better questions to ask. If you’re still wondering about what you should be doing with your life, welcome to the human race. Seeking our place in the world we backpack across […]
Career Change at 25: The Untold Story
2025 Guide for Young Professionals Making a Career Change at 25 Should I make a career change at 25? How do I know whether I’m on the right career track? Much like going on a first date, you can quickly tell whether things are clicking or not on your chosen career path. If there’s no […]
What Should I Be When I Grow Up?
Part 1: What Should I Be? Making career decisons that count is complex. Fulfilling work is widely considered important, but it’s not so easy to get. If you fell into your career, took a stab in the dark, or listened to the voices of tradition and picked a career that doesn’t excite you, it’s not […]