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

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philrosenberg in Chicago, Illinois 4 months ago	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 - Was this comment helpful? Yes (1) / No (5) Reply - Report abuse
Displaced Legal Professional in Denver, Colorado 4 months ago	Of course, Phil, for a nominal sum you can help candidates break free from the vicious cycle fear of change, correct? Shilling for biz on the free fora violates Indeed's rules, Phil. - Was this comment helpful? Yes (5) / No (2) Reply - Report abuse
philrosenberg in Chicago, Illinois 4 months ago	@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. - Was this comment helpful? Yes (2) / No (5) Reply - Report abuse
Displaced Legal Professional in Denver, Colorado 4 months ago	Of course you have met in-person with Indeed, Phil. - Was this comment helpful? Yes (4) / No (1) Reply - Report abuse
Displaced Legal Professional in Denver, Colorado 4 months ago	Whatever, Phil. But, clearly, by posting your "trackback" you are trying to drive visitors to your website. And, of course, Phil, you don't help clients for free. Don't forget, Phil, you can ask Indeed to set you up as a Forum Guide. That way you can post articles and not be a shill. - Was this comment helpful? Yes (3) / No Reply - Report abuse
Angie Jones in Lincoln, Nebraska 3 months ago	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" - Was this comment helpful? Yes / No (2) Reply - Report abuse
Displaced Legal Professional in Denver, Colorado 3 months ago	Reread my comments, Angie. I did not comment one way or the other about Phil's statements. - Was this comment helpful? Yes (2) / No (1) Reply - Report abuse
Angie Jones in Lincoln, Nebraska 3 months ago	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! - Was this comment helpful? Yes (1) / No (2) Reply - Report abuse

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