New Idea: How can I change careers later in life?
Publication: Career Leap | careers | Success
Thanks to the team at New Idea, Michelle suggests ways you can change careers later in life and the skills required to land a new job. After working in a bank for 40 years, in 2020, Joanne Alderton decided she needed a change. “But I thought at my age, I can’t get a job anywhere […]
Leader’s Digest: Navigating The Concept of Overqualified When Job Seeking and Hiring
Publication: Career Leap | organisations | workplace
Thanks to Leader’s Digest, in this article Michelle shares her ideas of navigating the concept of being ‘overqualified’ when seeking a new job or when hiring a new person for the team. You have the skills and capability for the role and nail the interview. Continue reading.
Q Magazine: It’s time to quit
Publication: Career Leap | careers | happiness
Thanks to Q Magazine, here are Michelle’s insights on when it’s time to quit your job and how to do it gracefully. Working is a part of life and offers benefits beyond the regular paycheck. Research shows the positive impacts on people’s health and well-being and can provide an increased sense of purpose and accomplishment […]
Inside Retail: Tips to get your career back on track after taking time out
Publication: Career Leap | progress | Success
Heading back into the workforce? Thanks to Inside Retail, Michelle offers her tips on how you can get your career back on track. In the past, taking time out from your career was seen as a career derailer: however, it can be an asset with some planning and focus. Continue reading.
Brytfmonline: Not sure if it’s time to look for another job? Answer These Six Questions – Human Resources
Publication: Career Leap | decision making | emotions
Thank you to Andrea Hargraves and Brytfmonline for the opportunity for Michelle to share her insights on when the time is right to look for another job. Professionals considering a career change this year are advised to discuss with their manager potential role changes before jumping ship, Financial Review reports. Leah Lambert, career coach and […]
AFR: How do you know when it’s time to quit your job?
Publication: Career Leap | emotions | motivation
Thanks to Euan Black, the Work and Careers Reporter for The Australian Financial Review, Michelle was delighted to share her insights on when the time is right to quit your job. Professionals considering changing jobs in 2023 are being advised to discuss with their boss potential changes to their current role before jumping ship. Continue […]
psnews.com.au: Find the sweet spot in your job search
Publication: Career Leap | decision making | progress
Thanks to psnews.com.au, in this article Michelle explains when changing careers, a wide selection of choices can lead to procrastination, indecision and inertia. For some, career decisions are simple. For others, not so much, particularly when they know they don’t enjoy their current career, but don’t know what to do next. It’s even more complicated if […]
She Defined: 8 ways to supercharge your career
Publication: Career Leap | Success | women
Thank you to She Defined for inviting Michelle to contribute her ideas about how you can supercharge your career. In this article, Michelle outlines eight ways you can do that. The year is unfolding amidst much uncertainty and mixed expectations, and you may be wondering if now is a good time to make a career […]
Finding the sweet spot
Publication: Career Leap | careers | strategy
For some, career decisions are simple. For others, not so much, particularly when they know they don’t enjoy their current career but don’t know what to do next. It’s even more complicated if it feels like many options could be pursued. Barry Schwartz explained in his TED talk, ‘The Paradox of Choice’ that having too many […]
Body & Soul: 6 steps to reinvent your career in 2022
Publication: Career Leap | careers | strategy
Is it time for a career change? Thanks to Body & Soul and news.com.au, Michelle explains her six steps in how to reinvent your career in 2022. Workplace expert Michelle Gibbings sets out the six steps you need to undertake if you feel stunted or unmotivated in your current career. The current employment market has turned a […]