VocationVacations News & Events

September 15, 2009

Summer is done. The kids are back in school. 2009 is flying by.

And, yet, here you are..still hating your job. Or perhaps you are unemployed and endlessly searching for a job..any job..rather than following your heart and personal North Star. Perhaps it just seems too hard to find or create a great new career, and you feel that you just can’t do it.

Well, I’m here to tell you “yes, you can” and offer some inspiration to assist you in taking the first steps for change. Hence, here’s my kick in your you-know-where…

Top 10 Tips For Change, Fall 2009

1. Join me for what will surely be an informative teleclass you won’t want to miss, “How To Social Network To Get A Job” with my expert panelists Lindsey Pollak and Miriam Salpeter on Thursday, October 1 8pm Eastern / 5pm Pacific.

Lindsey Pollak is a bestselling author, speaker and consultant specializing in Generation Y career and workplace issues. She has a decade of experience teaching young professionals how to build successful careers and advising organizations on how to maximize the potential of the new workforce. She is the author of the popular career advice book for college students and recent grads, Getting from College to Career: 90 Things to Do Before You Join the Real World (HarperCollins, 2007) and writes a top-rated career blog, the Lindsey Pollak Blog. Lindsey is the Career Contributor for ABC News on Campus and recently became a Global Campus Spokesperson for LinkedIn. A noted expert on career issues, Lindsey’s advice has been featured in such media outlets as The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, BusinessWeek, CNN.com, National Public Radio, Martha Stewart Living Radio and NBC Nightly News with Brian Williams.

Miriam Salpeter, founder of Keppie Careers, has been advising clients regarding their career plans and writing resumes for over 12 years. An accomplished writer and editor, Miriam was a Vice President for a Wall Street firm prior to earning a Master’s degree from Columbia University, where she trained in career advising and counseling. Well known in the industry for her highly regarded blog and sought by The Wall Street Journal, Forbes.com, ABCnews.com, 11 Alive (Atlanta's NBC affiliate), Wisconsin Public Radio and other media outlets for professional advice, Miriam happily shares insights on important and timely career search strategies. Using Twitter for the job hunt is a favorite topic, and she is listed in a variety of "Best People to Follow on Twitter" lists for job seekers, including CNN's "Top 10 Job Tweeters." You may also read Miriam's advice on the nationally known Examiner.com site, where she serves as the National Career Coach Examiner and on GreatPlaceJobs, where she is both the in-house career advisor and serves as the Networking and Social Media Strategy Coordinator.

2. Spend some Saturday morning java time with me on Job Search Boot Camp
on BlogTalkRadio, September 26, 11am Eastern / 8am Pacific.

3. Read about a public relations and communications professional, Denise Treco, who followed her dreams to become a baker and entrepreneur in Pleasantville, NY.

4. Check out our newest VocationVacation career mentorship experiences:
    TV/Film Script Writer with Darlene Hunt in Los Angeles, California
    Restaurateur with 4-Star Restaurant Eve in Alexandria, Virginia
    Wine Maker with Pearmund Cellars in Broad Run, Virginia

5. Take the critical Eight Steps To Your Successful Career Change!

6. Meet our friend Mark Gleason from the 50+ career and personal finance site, What’s Next  and get some great advice for the Boomer generation

7. Take a Do-It-Yourself approach to your career transition and read Test-Drive Your Dream Job: A Step-By-Step Guide To Finding And Creating The Work You Love.

8. Help someone else jump-start their path to a new career with the gift of a career and life exploration! VocationVacations gift certificates are the perfect birthday, anniversary and holiday present. They do not have an expiration date and can be redeemed for a VocationVacation and/or career consultations with Brian Kurth + Company’s team of career consultants.

9. Watch my video about how important mentorship is in your career and life transition!

And…

10. Update your resume and/or write your personal brand biography. Our able team of writers can assist!

Let Fall 2009 begin by taking serious, positive steps toward a more fulfilling life and career…..remember “life is no dress rehearsal”!

Cheers,
Brian Kurth
President, VocationVacations and Brian Kurth + Company