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We Baby Boomers have reached a stage in our lives where we have the opportunity to redefine our work and what it means to us. There are many reasons why we should do this:
Not to worry. With the TeeBeeDee Career Change Workshop, we're going to help you figure it out. The process involves seven easy steps. In each, I'll give you general advice, specific tips, tactics, and resources to move ahead, and an example or two of how other Boomers proceeded... and succeeded. TeeBeeDee's Seven-Stage Career Change process is designed to help you do this. Here's what's in store for you: The Seven StagesStage 1 - Discover YourselfStage 2 - Connect to the Community Stage 3 - Evaluate the Market Stage 4 - Develop Your Unique Brand Stage 5 - Target the Best-Fit Opportunities and Companies Stage 6 - The Value Proposition Approach Stage 7 - Close the Deal Don't be daunted by the number of steps. You can buzz through these or you can take your time. But know that every step of the way, I'll be there to answer questions. This is a tool for figuring out what's next. -Gordon Miller About Gordon Miller:Gordon Miller is a founding member at TeeBeeDee and a seasoned career coach. He is a former sales executive so he knows first-hand what it means to reinvent one's career. At TeeBeeDee, Gordon is considered one of the most helpful members in the work area. So we invited him to lead us through this Career Change Workshop where you can reinvent your own careerHave Something to Say? | ADVERTISEMENT  |
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Posted: Dec 9, 07 8:36am
I asked this question earlier. But, it got lost somewhere. I am an extremely well read and "open minded" individual. I Love other cultures and assimilate rapidly into those that will let me in. I have a vast technical background (mainframe,radar,electronics, comunications, telcom and IT) I also have a vast background in indigenous religions and alternative healing techniques.
. I would like to re enter the workforce and use the skills I have (at whatever level0 and live in an "open minded" geographic area such as the SFO Bay Area.
Any starting point suggestions?
Posted: Dec 9, 07 9:00am
It's hard to say what position or company is a perfect fit for your skills and desires.
What's more likely to happen is you see or hear about a person doing something that is currently doing what you describe. Then you go discuss how that person got into that line of work and what suggestions they can give you.
Also, the material in TBD's Career Change Workshop talks specifically on how to make that very thing happen. Have you spent time reviewing that material?
Posted: Jun 12, 08 3:37pm
we are having problems with getting back up. He is statististical process engeering and degree in Math and he can't get a job.
We don't know if it is age or what it is. He has sent out more 100 resumes and to the goverment in his field. To bussiness all over the country too. WE are willing to move to.
Posted: Dec 9, 07 10:04am
GM:
Yes, I have been and AM reviewing the material.
Posted: Dec 9, 07 4:43pm
Great. If you have any specific questions on the material, I'm here to help.
Posted: Dec 9, 07 5:34pm
Gordon,
I am not really looking for a career change. I love my work, and it fits me. I want to change the level at which I currently work. I have a goal of being at a point in my career that I have read exists. I know it is possible. I am at a place now where I have the time to work towards that goal. Can this career change workshop possibly help me?? I plan on reading more of the materials while at work tomorrow. Tonight the brain is just too tired.
Posted: Dec 10, 07 5:04am
Hi
Many of the concepts in the Workshop can help you within your current employer (as well as with a new one). How are you hoping to change the level at which you currently work?
GM
Posted: Dec 10, 07 8:47am
Good Morning GM,
I am hoping to change the level of my current career path.
I am a Household Manager / Nanny. I love what I do. In simple terms, I work in fine homes in an administrative/ quality assurance position. I am responsible for all of the behind the scenes paperwork and reporting, as well as, staff management and supervision. My primary job is to ensure that the home experience meets the expectations and standards set by the homeowner / my employer.
I have worked in homes where I do minimal HM skills and more pure nanny skills and the reverse with mainly HM skills and minimal nanny skills.
More so now I work in very casual homes of doctors, attorneys and local celebrities.
The change I want to make, is to move to a more high profile, more professional level in a more career friendly location.
Posted: Dec 10, 07 9:19am
Thanks for the explanation of how you want to change.
My immediate thought is for you to think of the skills and ideas you have for your profession that your competitors arent currently offering. The whole concept here is to brand yourself as somewhat of a unique commodity.
It would also be helpful for you to talk to the people you currently know who may be able to give you some insight on the high profile clients you want to work with. The goal is to get a better understanding of what your prospective new clients are wanting.
Once that's determined, you can then proactively present your unique value proposition to them.
More detailed info is available on this approach in the TBD Career Change Workshop material, stages 3-6.
Posted: Mar 19, 08 4:34pm
Thank you so much for making this available.
What I've done in my life is get an MA in Linguistics back in '89. Was not a good scholar. Wanted to teach ESL, travel the world and party.
Well, I got married and became a homemaker. Now my kids are older. I did teach ESL and did not succeed or enjoy myself at it. So...I know I'm artistic and love working with my hands. I have a temporary job coming up at a plant nursery.
But I don't seem to perceive a future for myself. I don't want to be dependent on my husband. I've taken the Meyers-Briggs and the MBTI but all they told me was things I already knew.
What I can add to this now is, I have started to realize that nobody else can tell me what's right for me. That means I must.
--see you around!
Posted: Jul 7, 08 8:15pm
I have been out of work since Jan.08 and I am afraid that I won't find a good paying job again at my age. I am on the wrong side of 50. I am told that this is not true but there are lots of 50+ women looking for work. What do you suggest?