Step Out of Your Comfort Zone - Why are job seekers are afraid to change?

Job seekers are notoriously afraid to embrace change…even though their entire goal is based on change (sure - sometimes the change is thrust upon us). Some candidates are afraid to approach new career paths, others afraid to change industry or function, almost all are afraid to change their approach.

So how can candidates break free from the vicious cycle of fear of change? Read the entire article at: recareered.blogspot.com/2009/11/step-out-of-your-comfort-zone.html

@Displaced - We've had this discussion before, and I've had in-person meetings with Indeed's management just to make sure I'm playing by the rules. I'm providing free information, the link is to an article giving more free information to career changers. It's not a violation of Indeed's rules....it's one of the reasons Indeed has a forum section.

Displaced Legal Professional,

Sadly, what Phil states in his blog post is absolutely correct. Too many job seekers blame their problems finding a job on the economy rather than take responsibility for failed job search strategies. Many mistakenly believe that because their old-school resumes worked 10 years ago, it will work again today.

Times have changed, yet the majority of job seekers fail to adapt. Peggy McKee, the owner and chief recruiter for PHC Consulting describes it in her article "8 Ways to Screw Up a Resume" bit.ly/8h0Q3A.

Success in today's job competitive job market requires effort and willingness to accept change. Richard Nelson Bolles, author of What Color Is Your Parachute says it best "The One Who Gets the Job Is Not the Best Qualified, But the One Who Knows the Most About Getting A Job"

I understand. My point is that job seekers will benefit from heeding his advice even if they were to implement his strategies without hiring him.

Best of luck on your job search!