Throughout my work week, I receive many emails and phone calls from people interested in making a career move or looking for work. Most of these people know what they want, at least, vaguely… because of where they’ve been. Occasionally, however, I run into someone that needs a little coaching to direct them on what they’re looking for. This is fine with me. I really enjoy coaching people and helping them develop a career path.
Every once in a while though… I run along someone 
that will drive me crazy. Lucky for me, this happened Friday. I received a phone call from a woman interested in chatting with me to plot her next career jump. She had heard of me through word of mouth and had some interesting expectations of me. For the sake of my story and her privacy, we will call this woman Joan.
Joan called my office and stated that she had been in the insurance business for the last 30 years. She was still working with an insurance firm but knew that her time was limited as they were experiencing grave financial issues. She was interested in making a change. She went on to say that she had heard the best candidates are those that are still employed and seeking. I’d like to pause with Joan for a second and say… THIS IS CORRECT! The most sought after candidates are those still working. If you’re thinking that a ride on the unemployment check wagon is going to be good for you…a sabbatical of sorts, you’re committing suicide on your career. Don’t understand? Click here for the skinny.
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career, yet you have not done anything about it? Do you feel like something is missing in your career, but you’d prefer not to think about it?