Careerstone Group Insights
About to be Fired? Here's What To DoOftentimes, when people get fired or laid off, they saw it coming. They may have heard rumors or rumblings, felt a change in the atmosphere, or simply read the writing on the wall. And, in hindsight, they always wish they’d better prepared themselves. So, if you see or sense a layoff or termination… Read More |
Got Fired? Here's What To DoYou may have seen it coming, but it still feels like a kick in the stomach: You’re fired or laid off. Now what? Here are eight tips to help you through it: Keep it together.Stay calm. Do not panic. You won’t be able to listen, absorb important information, or move forward if you panic.… Read More |
How to Cope with Unemployment: Seven Tips to Help You Survive and Even ThriveCoping with unemployment is extremely difficult. Being unemployed can be devastating on every level—professionally, psychologically, financially, and emotionally. So much of our identity and our sense of self-worth are wrapped up in our jobs and careers. In many ways, we are what we do, and being… Read More |
Hate Your Job? How to Change CareersYou hate your job. You hate your field. You hate your career. Maybe you’ve been furloughed and it’s given you a new perspective. Whatever the case, there is a right way and wrong way to go about changing careers. Here are the top questions to consider and some practical advice to get your… Read More |
What to do When You've Been Furloughed: Tips to Stay Productive and PositiveIf you’ve been furloughed, I’m sorry. It’s brutal. It’s demoralizing. It means a real loss in wages. It disrupts the work flow. It sends an unwelcome message that our jobs are not secure. And it’s just not fair. I know that it’s really easy—and understandable— to… Read More |
Fall Into Your Dream Job This SeasonDecember Graduation is just around the corner, which means a fresh batch of job-hungry recent grads are in the midst of an overwhelming panic to find the perfect match. December graduation has become more common over the years, offering many benefits such as a head-start in joining the job market, as… Read More |
Guest Blog Post: Preparing for the Transition: How to Budget When You Work From HomeBy: Nathalie Ronan The rise of remote work has brought many changes for today’s professionals. While there are financial benefits, there are also costs that those used to working in an office may not immediately realize. And if you’re preparing for your own transition from office-based… Read More |
7 Tips to Stay Engaged as a Remote WorkerMillions of American workers find themselves making the transition from a traditional office environment to a virtual—and often–makeshift home office in light of the COVID-19 outbreak. Keeping morale and productivity high when you’re stuck working inside and away from coworkers… Read More |
Mastering the Virtual Workplace: FREE Weekly Webinar SeriesWhile many of us have enjoyed the flexibility of working remotely for quite some time, the recommendations for physical distancing have created a dynamic that is quite new to so many. Careerstone Group is here to support you as you navigate this unexpected transition to emerge more connected, focused,… Read More |
Boost Your Pandemic Job SearchIf you’re looking for a job right now, you might be wondering if it’s worth it to keep filling out applications while the candidate pool seems to grow larger and the job pool seems to grow slimmer. Don’t get discouraged! Companies are still hiring, but you may have to reexamine search… Read More |
Ditch Your Resolutions For IntentionsIt’s that time of year again! We are happily leaving 2020 in the dust and ringing in 2021 with optimism, positivity, and lots of energy for new experiences. A new year means a trove of New Year’s Resolutions will take over the internet for the next month. While we love to hear about all the… Read More |
Navigating the Next NormalYou made the transition from working from the office to working at home over a year ago. Now it’s time to make another shift – navigating a combination of remote, hybrid, and in-person work – or the “Next Normal.” No matter where you sit on the organizational chart, it’s important to learn… Read More |
Advance Your Career with an Internal MoveAre you bored at work? Have you outgrown your job? Do you crave a new challenge? It might be time for you to make a career move. But, before you decide to jump ship for a new company, take some time to consider making an internal move. All too often we (wrongly) think the only way to advance our career… Read More |