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How do you know when it’s time to quit your job or seriously begin to look for another one? If traditional retirement is out of reach for more people (and working longer is a financial necessity plus a good way to stay mentally engaged and fit), what does that longer career look like (and how

Ghosted again? What are these recruiters or a hiring managers actually doing? Are the jobs you’ve been applying to even real? The old ways of landing a job just don’t work anymore. Submitting endless applications, tweaking your resume for every posting, and waiting for a callback that never comes? It’s exhausting. In my conversation with

Stop using old-school job search strategies, protocols or techniques. This means no more blindly submitting your cover letter and resume to every open position you come across that you “can” do. New-school means using LinkedIn as your marketing hub and using your network to build relationships and get referrals. On “Don’t Get Caged By Your

As a former recruiter, job interview coach, and podcaster Matthew Sorenson brings a thoughtful perspective to the job search and career development conundrum. – How do you talk about getting fired when you’re in a job interview? – How can you tailor and target your profile or resume to best represent the singular value you

On Jim Oliver’s ‘Breakaway Wealth’ podcast, we covered some hot-button topics and advice for job seekers in the age of AI. If AI is going to further disrupt an already broken hiring system, how are we supposed to stand out, get noticed, get considered, get interviewed (hopefully by a human), and get hired? It still

Host James Kademan helps business owners stay ahead of the game and learn best practices for productivity and profitability. So I was particularly eager to talk with him on his Authentic Business Adventures podcast and share about the value of mid-career professionals in the workforce.While employers can do a better job of recognizing the value

Have you hit the mid-career “wall?” It is happening to many if not most people from their late 40s to their late 50s. In fact, according to one top study, over 50% of people over 50 will lose their jobs. In this conversation with Dr. Steve Anderson, we talk about the challenges to sustaining careers

What are the differences between different career stages? Early, mid, and late career? What are the differentiators? In the first stage of your career, it’s about learning how to get hired. In the middle stage of your career, it’s about how to continue to get hired by pivoting to your strengths. But in the final

Discover how addressing outdated belief systems can unlock new possibilities for mid-career growth. Join John Tarnoff and Dr. Greg Pursley onthe ‘Fix Your BS’ podcast to explore how redefining your life’s purpose can shape your future.

In this focused conversation with host Ken Eslick on the Leaders Lab podcast, we talk about some of the factors that hold people back from making a successful shift in mid-career. It’s not just ageism holding you back. It may be you. For example, sop focusing on the title and the position, and on trying

Adi Klevit’s podcast is all about systems and a systems thinking approach to busines growth and management. In this interview, I approach career growth in much the same way: as a system that we can learn to define our goals and make a plan to achieve them. The challenge for many older professionals is to

David Kitchen’s podcast starts from the premise that leadership can be learned – it’s not the cliche that leaders are just born that way. We have to learn to bring our “A” game if we’re going to survive. In the digital age, we’re going to get swept away unless we are more intentional and proactive

Discover expert career advice from John Tarnoff, a tech exec. Learn how to turn setbacks into successes and redefine your career at any age.

Tapping back into my entertainment industry roots, Lisa Gardner and I talk about resilience, reinvention, and mindfulness on her Uncompromise Podcast. Check out my story about how I left DreamWorks Animation and somehow managed to have the foresight and the gumption to (essentially) fire myself from my job before they realized it was time to

View this post on Instagram A post shared by Gillian Fox // Women’s Career Expert (@yourbrilliantcareer) We all have at least one significant career crossroad in our lives. Disruption is the new normal. What might have been one career crossroad will likely multiply to two, three, or more for today’s (and tomorrow’s) average career. So,

In this fast-paced interview, I had a great time with Max Chan discussing career reinvention strategies – especially after a layoff. Take the opportunity to reframe the layoff as a chance to redefine your professional path. While it’s nice to feel confident, don’t wait to feel confident before forging ahead. Above all, forget about trying