Jumping to apply to another job when you hate your current job feels like the most natural thing to do. However, if you don’t have clarity, you will quickly find yourself in yet another miserable job. In this article, I’m sharing 4 questions to answer before submitting another job application. Listen to the podcast episode: I was recently asked in an interview what the one thing every job seeker needs is clarity. The answer came quickly: I know I have talked quite a bit about clarity, but some people may be thinking, “What does that mean?” “What does it look like for me to have clarity?” A ..read more

Leaving a career you hate is a scary decision. There are a lot of what-ifs that go through our minds when considering the pros and cons. Sometimes, our fears can convince us to stay where we are. Is the fear of making a wrong move keeping you stuck in a job you hate? In this article, I’m sharing three specific categories of what the fear of making a wrong move comes down to.  Listen to the podcast episode: I often hear people talking about how unhappy and unsatisfied they are with their careers, but they continue to stay in them out of fear of making a wrong move. I have found that th ..read more

Listen Now Apple Spotify Amazon Google iHeart Are you wondering if it’s time to make a complete career pivot or switch roles? In Episode 57 of The Fulfilling Career Podcast, I explain how to know if you need a full career pivot or if it’s just time for a new role. Career Pivot vs. New Role: What’s the Difference? A career pivot involves a significant change in your career path, including changing industries, fields, and roles. On the other hand, a new role is a different position within the same field or industry. When considering your career, it’s essential to think abou ..read more

When we watch kids as they are growing up and trying new things, we recognize that stumbling is a normal part of the learning process. But when we become adults, we expect ourselves to be perfect at everything the first time we try it. Where is the logic in that? I often hear women say they struggle with shame in their career choices. In this post, I want to talk about why you still feel shame after leaving a toxic job.  Listen to the podcast episode: Maybe the concept of leaving a job is inducing shame in you. Or maybe you’ve already left a toxic job and are looking for something els ..read more

“I am tired of being exhausted at work.” “I’m tired of feeling drained.” “I am tired of feeling undervalued, unskilled, unseen.” If this sounds like you, you’re in the right place! Today, I’m sharing the six core principles you need to find a fulfilling career in 2023. Listen to the podcast episode: Before we dive in, let’s first define what a principle is.  A principle is a fundamental truth or proposition that serves as the foundation for a system of belief or behavior, or for a chain of reasoning.  I’m sharing the fundamental truths that you will need to embrace in order to f ..read more

Subscribe Now Apple Spotify Amazon Google iHeart Welcome to a new year! We’re kicking off 2023 with a bang. In this episode (#47) of the podcast, I share the five mindset shifts you need to embrace if you’re determined to find fulfilling, meaningful, and aligned work this year.  What else is covered:  The impact of your beliefs, attitudes, and thoughts towards your actions and career decisions  How to articulate your transferable skills if you're going to shift into a different role or industry The physical, mental, and financial costs of staying in that ..read more

Subscribe Now Apple Spotify Amazon Google iHeart In episode #46, I'm sharing the 7 lessons (+ bonus lessons as I go along!) I've learned in 2022 and how you can apply those to your life and career in 2023. This episode is quite different from the other episodes (if you've been listening to the past ones) - because in this final episode of the year, I'm just chatting with you. No notes, no bullet points, just my unfiltered reflections. What else is covered:  The importance of setting your own life and career expectations How to know if you're doing a "fair comparis ..read more

Subscribe Now Apple Spotify Amazon Google iHeart What should I do when I get a job offer but I'm still interviewing with other companies? That's the question I'm answering in this podcast episode, depending on the company you truly want a job with. Do you have a job search or career question you'd like answered? Send it to us at - podcast@hercareerdoctor.com What else is covered: How to start navigating the situation of having multiple job offers The simplicity of professionally declining job interviews and offers How to reach out to companies to find out their job sea ..read more

There’s so much that goes into job searching that can leave you stressed out. However, more often than not, you are doing things that make your job search more overwhelming than it needs to be. In this blog post, I share 5 reasons your job search is stressing you out.   As I go through these 5 reasons, you should listen to determine if you’re doing any or falling into these reasons so that you can develop strategies to make your job search a little less stressful.   Listen to the podcast episode: 5 Reasons Your Job Search is Stressing You Out   #1: You Don’t Know ..read more

Subscribe Now Apple Spotify Amazon Google iHeart Writing a cover letter is a source of frustration for a lot of job seekers - in fact, I've heard people say they don't apply to jobs that require a cover letter. But writing a cover letter isn't that difficult, and in this episode, I share the two things you need to make writing a cover letter easy and seamless. Do you have a job search or career question you'd like answered? Send it to us at - podcast@hercareerdoctor.com What else is covered: The difference between a resume and a cover letter  The importance of hav ..read more