Synopses & Reviews
Most people agree there are few things worse than being stuck in a career you hate. It's not just the daily drudgery of work that has become tedious; it's also the hopeless feeling of life moving in the wrong direction and not knowing how to turn it around. Renowned career consultant Andrea Kay knows it's possible for people in such predicaments to make a change, and in this book she offers her time-tested, nine-step program to show you how.
The process begins with readers doing some soul-searching to define a career objective that's based on who they are, not what others think they should be. The author then offers a methodical plan for successfully making the shift, addressing every issue from research and training to networking and interviewing to ultimately landing that new job. Along the way, she provides helpful exercises and real-life examples of clients who have made the transition to a happier working life. Kay's personable writing style, vast knowledge, and years of experience make this life-changing book the next best thing to one-on-one sessions with one of the best career counselors in the country.
Synopsis
Are you tired of the day-to-day drudgery of a job that has become tedious and boring? Are you ready to finally really change your life? Then make an appointment with Andrea Kay, a top career counselor who's on call to help you No, you don't have to fly to Ohio, where Kay was named Best Career Counselor by Cincinnati Magazine. You can have a one-on-one counseling session with her by picking up a copy of Life's a Bitch and Then You Change Careers. Designed for career changers of every age, the book works like a series of sessions with Kay, as she takes you through the nine steps that will get you out of your funk and on to your future. The process begins with the reader doing some soul-searching to define a career objective that's based on who you are, not what others think you should be. The author then offers a methodical plan for successfully making the shift, addressing every issue from research and training to networking and interviewing to ultimately landing your ideal job. Along the way, you'll find helpful exercises and real-life examples of Kay's clients who have made the transition to a happier working life. Kay's personable writing style, vast knowledge, and years of experience make this life-changing book the next best thing to a trip to her office.
About the Author
Andrea Kay is a career consultant and executive coach who has helped thousands of job hunters and employees take control of their careers. Her column, "At Work," appears weekly in 100 newspapers in the U.S. and Canada. Widely interviewed in print and broadcast media, Kay was named "Best Career Counselor" by Cincinnati Magazine in 2002. She lives in Cincinnati.
Table of Contents
Step 1: discover that restless gnawing in the pit of your gut -- Step 2: track down the bugs -- Step 3: pinpoint the good -- Step 4: name who you like most and where you want to hang out -- Step 5: name what you know -- Step 6: say what you care about -- Step 7: find what's new, what's happening and where you fit -- Step 8: know what it will cost you -- Step 9: target them, find them, get and keep their attention.