by Brenda Kerr | Aug 12, 2018 | fear and other blocks to success, preparing for a career change
Transformation is painful. It is easier to be stuck in old patterns, going around and around, doing the same thing, than it is to break free and do something new. When you are doing a job you don’t like, it is easy to keep going to the same job because of the...
by Brenda Kerr | Jul 22, 2018 | career coaching, fear and other blocks to success, getting a job
When you focus on the job you want, without resistance, the perfect job will show up faster. I have experienced this in many areas of my life. One summer I was on vacation in Oregon. I love visiting farmer’s markets when I am out of town, and was disappointed...
by Brenda Kerr | Mar 1, 2017 | career change, good resumes
If you are applying for jobs and you aren’t getting contacted for an interview, there is something either something wrong with your resume or your reputation (through social media or other sources). Your resume and reputation are the only things that...
by Brenda Kerr | Feb 15, 2017 | fear and other blocks to success
Fear is often the biggest obstacle to change. What if I can’t do it? What if I disappoint other people and myself? What if I’m not good enough, not smart enough, not confident enough, to actually do it this time? What if I am successful? I will have to...
by Brenda Kerr | Jan 16, 2017 | career change, preparing for a career change
When you are contemplating changing your career, a common question to ask is whether you should go back to school. I hear a lot of questions from my clients about this: What program or courses should I take? Do I have the grades or qualifications to take the courses?...
by Brenda Kerr | Oct 17, 2016 | getting a job
When you are ready to find a job, one place to do your search is the job postings on the internet. The following websites list jobs in Vancouver and other places in BC, or across Canada: workopolis.com monster.ca vancouver.craigslist.ca jobbank.gc.ca bcjobs.ca...
by Brenda Kerr | Oct 9, 2013 | preparing for a career change
If you live in the Province of BC (Canada) and are unemployed, there are several government programs that you may be eligible for. They are free, which is a nice bonus when money is tight. All of the programs are under the umbrella of the Employment Program of BC...
by Brenda Kerr | Sep 10, 2013 | growing your business
As part of a campaign to increase the number of customers one of my clients has, and to move her website higher in the search engine rankings, I asked her customers to help out my client by writing reviews of her business on Google Maps and Yelp. My client identified...
by Brenda Kerr | Mar 5, 2013 | growing your business, preparing for a career change
Networking is a way to strategically meet other people that can help you get a job or get more work if you are self-employed. It can help you make connections with people who can hire you for your perfect job. It can help you increase your sales if you have your own...
by Brenda Kerr | Jan 22, 2013 | fear and other blocks to success
I’ve been hearing a lot from people about the idea of choice. “I was laid off at 55 years old. I’m too old for anyone else to hire me. So I retired – I didn’t have a choice.” “I have a mortgage to pay. I have to keep working...
