Jessica McGregor Johnson's ShiftSurgery

How do I convince them I want a job that is half my current salary?

Jessica McGregor Johnson — Thu, 09 Oct 2008 13:42:37 -0500

If you are happy with the salary offered and it isn't a problem for you, then it shouldn't be a problem for them. Let your willingness to take a drop in salary speak for your commitment to wanting this role...

The career change I want seems impossible!

Jessica McGregor Johnson — Wed, 30 Jul 2008 14:55:37 -0500

One step at a time is how you do this. If you put everything (new career, living wage, son's education, retirement and own home) on one decision, one â€˜last chance', then you are asking a lot of yourself and of any situation...

How do I write an effective CV when I'm going for a totally new job?

Jessica McGregor Johnson — Tue, 24 Jun 2008 15:38:39 -0500

People often think that you have to show that you've done a similar job before when going for a new role, but it's actually a matter of demonstrating effectively that you have the skills required for the job. Here's how to do it...

Stuck in a good salary and limiting beliefs!

Jessica McGregor Johnson — Wed, 28 May 2008 15:35:32 -0500

Henry Ford said "Whether you think you can or you can't, you are right"... Start to challenge your beliefs - those are what are getting in the way of you creating a job that grabs your interest, that motivates you to want to go to work everyday and do the best you can.

After 33 years with the same employee I want to change career, but I don't know where to begin.

Jessica McGregor Johnson — Wed, 16 Jan 2008 17:08:47 -0600

I am not surprised that you have little joy scanning the job websites. We can only become enthused about what's on offer once we have become excited about what we are looking for...So Instead of trying to match your current skills to another job, reconnect with your interests - your passion and purpose - and go from there.

I'm worried of the impact my career change will have on my wife and family

Jessica McGregor Johnson — Tue, 04 Dec 2007 14:55:57 -0600

Change by its very nature is scary. There is always an element of us that likes to maintain the status quo, even if we know intellectually that the change could be good for us or someone we love. I am reminded of a client who took the risk and went for the dream with many of the same trepidations as you. Ultimately his partner had flourished in the light of his happiness, had been drawn forward by his fulfilment.

I'm worried of the impact my career change will have on my wife and family

Jessica McGregor Johnson — Tue, 04 Dec 2007 14:55:42 -0600

I don't know what job will keep me satisfied both mentally and financially

Jessica McGregor Johnson — Tue, 23 Oct 2007 09:40:19 -0500

First I think you could do an exercise that truly identifies what skills you actually feel passionate about using. Here's how to do it...

Potential employers can't see beyond my past role in sales!

Jessica McGregor Johnson — Fri, 28 Sep 2007 08:25:38 -0500

What you need is a CV that doesn't mention roles or titles so much as skills that you have that are relevant to the role you are going for. Here's how to go about it...

Safety and security vs. taking a risk to follow your heart's calling

Jessica McGregor Johnson — Sun, 02 Sep 2007 08:30:58 -0500

It seems to me that this is about the compromise between safety and security or taking a risk to follow your heart's calling...Look at your situation, very safe but not very interesting...I think you need to ask yourself 'how much do I want to live life to the full?'.