What a Baby Can Teach Us About Career Transition in 2023
Spending time with a little baby over the holidays is always a fun experience. Of course, it reminded me of what a baby can teach us about career transition in the coming year!
Here is a photo of a precious baby who offers free lessons regarding skill development.
When this baby “grows up,” I hope he doesn’t forget everything he learned as a baby! Perhaps it will keep him on track if ever he should find himself in the midst of a career transition.
Career Transition Advice From a Baby
Here are a few things you can learn from a baby that can have a positive effect on your job search:
Smile at people.
Follow the eyes of those present.
Grasp an object and hold on.
Listen.
Speak up.
Laugh out loud.
Stay in the “Here and Now”.
Keep the main thing –- the main thing!
Stay focused.
Be determined.
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Don’t quit.
Hold your head steady and high.
Don’t worry.
Be happy.
Play nice.
Have fun.
Respond with delight when you hear your name.
Be grateful.
Do certain tasks without support, once you have shown mastery.
Be creative.
Convert babble into communication that generates desired results and outcomes.
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Communicate your messages with purpose.
Try something new.
Stay optimistic.
Be positive.
Keep learning.
Seek help.
No whining!
Jump for joy about something, no matter what your numerical age.
Celebrate victories!
Exhibit competence in staying on task until you reach your target goal.
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What is your plan to better manage your career successfully in 2023?
Good Hunting!
Coach Mark
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Mark James, CPC is the founder and CEO of Hire Consulting Services (HCS). Established in 1999, HCS is a highly customized executive outplacement and career coaching firm for executive-level professionals.
Mark is equipped with over 25 years of experience in Executive Career Management Coaching, as well as Outplacement and Executive Search Consulting. He is the author of the three best-selling books—Keys to the C Suite: Unlock the Doors to Executive Career Path Success, The Interview Mindset: The Ultimate Guide to Mastering Your Career, and The Recruiter Mindset: The Ultimate Guide to Working with Executive Search Recruiters.
Mark uses a proven and successful strategy and structured process to fully enable his clients to conduct a professional job search campaign and with the singular goal of securing their next career opportunity in significantly less time it would take without a career coach. Clients gain a new perspective of their marketing value coupled with executing a strategic plan and closing the deal on their new role in their next job.
