Career Change Advice with Dr. Jon Tam

Ever been asked, "Why do you want to leave your current role?" in an interview? It’s a question that requires careful handling. In this episode, I’ll guide you through how to frame your answer positively, align it with the new role, and discuss compensation strategically. Tune in for expert advice on navigating this common interview question! #InterviewTips #CareerAdvice #JobSearch

In interviews, the question "What would your coworkers say about you?" can reveal a lot about your self-awareness and fit within a team. In this episode, I’ll guide you through how to answer it effectively. From reflecting on genuine feedback to highlighting your strengths and connecting your response to the job, you’ll get all the tips you need to impress. Tune in for expert advice on nailing this common interview question! #InterviewTips #SelfAwareness #CareerAdvice

Teamwork is key in almost every job, so when you're asked, "Tell me about a time you were successful in a team," you need to be ready. In this episode, I’ll guide you through choosing the right example, using the STAR method to structure your response, and highlighting the teamwork skills that matter most. Tune in for all the tips you need to ace this common interview question! #Teamwork #InterviewTips #CareerAdvice

How do you effectively answer the interview question, "Tell me about a time you showed leadership?" In this episode, I’ll guide you through choosing the right example, using the STAR method to structure your answer, and highlighting the leadership qualities that matter most. Tune in to boost your interview confidence! #Leadership #InterviewTips #CareerAdvice

Why do you want to work here? This question is a staple in interviews, and answering it well can set you apart. In this episode, I’ll guide you through researching the company, aligning your values with their mission, and demonstrating how you can add value. Tune in to prepare your standout response! #JobInterview #InterviewTips #CareerAdvice

The "Why should we hire you?" question is a crucial part of any job interview. In this episode, I’ll guide you through how to align your skills with the job, showcase what sets you apart, and express your enthusiasm for the role. Tune in to learn how to craft a compelling response that stands out. #JobInterview #InterviewTips #CareerAdvice

Answering the "What is your greatest weakness?" question effectively can be a challenge in any job interview. In this episode, I guide you through being honest, providing context and examples, and demonstrating self-improvement. Learn how to frame your weakness positively and show how your growth benefits your performance. Tune in and turn this tricky question into an opportunity to shine! #JobInterview #InterviewTips #CareerAdvice

Answering the "What are your greatest strengths?" question effectively can make a big difference in your job interview. In this episode, I guide you through identifying your key strengths, using specific examples, and demonstrating their relevance to the role you're applying for. I'll also show you how to use the STAR method to structure your response. Tune in and boost your interview confidence! #JobInterview #InterviewTips #CareerAdvice

The "Tell me about yourself" question is a common opener in job interviews and can set the tone for your entire interview. In this episode, I break down how to craft a compelling and concise response using the Present-Past-Future formula. I'll show you how to highlight relevant experiences and skills, personalize your story, and practice your answer for a confident delivery. Tune in to make a great first impression and stand out to potential employers. #JobInterview #InterviewTips #CareerAdvice

Ever been caught off guard by an interview question? Using the STAR method can help you navigate these moments with confidence. In today’s episode, I walk you through this technique and explain how to apply it in your job interviews. Tune in to learn how to highlight your achievements and leave a lasting impression.#CareerAdvice #InterviewPrep #STARMethod #JobInterviews #ProfessionalDevelopment

Preparing for a job interview can be nerve-wracking, but thorough preparation is key to success. In this episode, I cover essential steps to help you ace your next interview. From researching the company and role to practicing common interview questions, I'll guide you through everything you need to know. We'll also discuss preparing your own questions, dressing appropriately, arriving on time, and bringing necessary documents. Tune in and boost your interview confidence! #JobInterview #InterviewTips #CareerAdvice

Choosing a career in high school is an important decision that can shape your future. In this episode, I explore the steps to help high school students choose a career path. From identifying interests and strengths to exploring different career options and seeking guidance from professionals, I cover it all. I'll also discuss setting short-term and long-term goals and the importance of staying flexible and open-minded. Tune in to start planning your future career today! #CareerPlanning #HighSchool #FutureSuccess

Making a career transition can be challenging, and there are some common mistakes you'll want to avoid. In this episode, I discuss key pitfalls like not doing enough research on the new field, ignoring your transferable skills, being vague about your career goals, and underestimating the importance of networking. Understanding these mistakes can help you navigate your career change more effectively and set you up for success. Tune in to learn how to avoid these common errors and make a smooth transition to your new career. #CareerChange #ProfessionalGrowth #Networking

Thinking about switching to a new field but not sure how to gain the necessary experience? In this episode, I share practical steps to build experience before making the leap. I'll discuss taking relevant courses or certifications, volunteering or interning, working on freelance or side projects, and shadowing professionals in the industry. These strategies will help you gain the skills and experience needed to make a successful transition. Tune in to learn how to prepare yourself for a new career path. #CareerChange #NewSkills #ProfessionalGrowth

Switching industries and not sure how to identify your transferable skills? In this episode, I break down the process of listing your skills from previous jobs, matching them to the requirements of a new industry, and highlighting them effectively in your resume and cover letter. I also share examples of how these skills can be applied in different contexts. Tune in to learn how to make your career transition smoother and showcase your abilities to potential employers. #CareerChange #TransferableSkills #JobSearch

Thinking about making a career transition but not sure where to start? In this episode, I cover the essential steps to take before making the leap. From conducting a self-assessment of your skills, interests, and values, to researching potential new career paths and identifying transferable skills, I guide you through the process. I also share tips on networking with professionals in your desired field and updating your resume and LinkedIn profile. Tune in to learn how to navigate your career transition smoothly and effectively. #CareerTransition #JobSearch #ProfessionalGrowth

How to know when it's time to change careers Feeling stuck in your current career? Wondering if it's time for a change? In this video, I dive into the telltale signs that it might be time to move on and pursue something new. I'll explore the subtle (and not-so-subtle) indicators that your current role may no longer be fulfilling, and how to determine if it aligns with your long-term aspirations. Plus, I'll discuss ways to assess growth opportunities and how shifts in personal interests or values can signal it's time for a change.

Underemployed? 4 Ways to Stop Underemployment Underemployment is a real problem for many millennials. In this episode, I cover how to stop being underemployed and overcoming underemployment. I offer an explanation on how this is achieved without being overeducated and overqualified by gaining career clarity to make a career transition at career crossroads. I offer career change advice on how to conduct career exploration, career planning, and career development.   #Underemployment​ #UndSign up for the free training "Stop Feeling Stuck in Your Career: Find Your Dream Career" Sign up for the free training "Stop Feeling Stuck in Your Career: Find Your Dream Career" Take a FREE and accurate career personality test Download PDF on How to find your dream career If you enjoyed the episode, please give us a positive review and let us know what else you want to hear about. Don't forget to subscribe if you enjoyed our content. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Join my group Career Change Advice on Facebook to receive regular updates and connect with others going through a career change here. Let's connect on social media: Website | Instagram | LinkedIn | Facebook | Twitter | YouTube

Underemployed? The 5 HORRIBLE Risks of Underemployment  Underemployment can be a mistake that ruins your career. In this episode, I explore the risks, effects, and problems of underemployment and offer career advice on why you should take the risks, effects, and problems of underemployment seriously because it can seriously impact your career negatively if you let underemployment persist. #Underemployment​ #Underemployed​ #ThisMistakeRuinsYourCareer​ #CareerAdvice​ #DrJonTam Sign up for the free training "Stop Feeling Stuck in Your Career: Find Your Dream Career" Take a FREE and accurate career personality test Download PDF on How to find your dream career If you enjoyed the episode, please give us a positive review and let us know what else you want to hear about. Don't forget to subscribe if you enjoyed our content. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Join my group Career Change Advice on Facebook to receive regular updates and connect with others going through a career change here. Let's connect on social media: Website | Instagram | LinkedIn | Facebook | Twitter | YouTube

Underemployed | 6 Reasons it Exists (& Hurt Women More)  Underemployment is a new normal where millennials with higher education work in the labor force while being overeducated and overqualified in part-time or full-time positions. This episode explores why you may be underemployed, and the meaning of underemployment and why underemployment exists, especially for long-term unemployed women or fulltime mothers who are trying to transition back into the workforce from long-term unemployment.   #Underemployment #Underemployed #Overeducation #Overqualified #DrJonTam Sign up for the free training "Stop Feeling Stuck in Your Career: Find Your Dream Career" Take a FREE and accurate career personality test Download PDF on How to find your dream career If you enjoyed the episode, please give us a positive review and let us know what else you want to hear about. Don't forget to subscribe if you enjoyed our content. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Join my group Career Change Advice on Facebook to receive regular updates and connect with others going through a career change here. Let's connect on social media: Website | Instagram | LinkedIn | Facebook | Twitter | YouTube

Underemployment | 3 Ways You May Be Underemployed & Not Know   Underemployment is a new normal for millennials who finished higher education and work. In this episode, I explore what is underemployment’s meaning and definition and offer an explanation of the different definitions of what being underemployed means. I compare underemployment vs. unemployment and highlight its difference and its implication upon the labor force and why overeducation and being overqualified are common reasons millennials become underemployed.   #Underemployment #Underemployed #Overeducation #Overqualified #DrJonTam Sign up for the free training "Stop Feeling Stuck in Your Career: Find Your Dream Career" Take a FREE and accurate career personality test Download PDF on How to find your dream career If you enjoyed the episode, please give us a positive review and let us know what else you want to hear about. Don't forget to subscribe if you enjoyed our content. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Join my group Career Change Advice on Facebook to receive regular updates and connect with others going through a career change here. Let's connect on social media: Website | Instagram | LinkedIn | Facebook | Twitter | YouTube

How to Break the Bamboo Ceiling | 5 Ways that Work for Asians   This episode covers how to crack or smash the bamboo ceiling for Asian American immigrants and their children. The Asian immigrant glass ceiling requires a new Asian American playbook that involves building social capital, cultural capital, soft skills, social skills, and leadership skills to build trust to climb the corporate ladder. This episode reveals the sociology and psychology on how to navigate this process through methods such as finding mentors and sponsors, networking, identifying good workplaces, and differentiating the approaches of calling out vs. calling in.   #BambooCeiling #AsianAmericans #GlassCeiling #AsianImmigrants #DrJonTam Sign up for the free training "Stop Feeling Stuck in Your Career: Find Your Dream Career" Take a FREE and accurate career personality test Download PDF on How to find your dream career If you enjoyed the episode, please give us a positive review and let us know what else you want to hear about. Don't forget to subscribe if you enjoyed our content. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Join my group Career Change Advice on Facebook to receive regular updates and connect with others going through a career change here. Let's connect on social media: Website | Instagram | LinkedIn | Facebook | Twitter | YouTube

The Bamboo Ceiling | 2nd Generation Asian American Workplace Challenges   The bamboo ceiling for 2nd generation Asian Americans in the West is a glass ceiling for the children of immigrants who are ethnic minorities from Asia. In this video, I cover the implicit biases and discuss the implicit association test (IAT) and the common stereotypes that Asians face with the bamboo ceiling. By outlining the problem, we can look at ways of breaking the bamboo ceiling by reinventing what Margaret Chin calls the "Asian American playbook" in her book Stuck: Why Asian Americans Don't Reach the Top of the Corporate Ladder, to circumvent discrimination by discussing Susan Fiske’s stereotype content model and other sociological research.   #BambooCeiling #GlassCeiling #AsianAmericans #2ndGeneration #SecondGeneration #DrJonTam Sign up for the free training "Stop Feeling Stuck in Your Career: Find Your Dream Career" Take a FREE and accurate career personality test Download PDF on How to find your dream career If you enjoyed the episode, please give us a positive review and let us know what else you want to hear about. Don't forget to subscribe if you enjoyed our content. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Join my group Career Change Advice on Facebook to receive regular updates and connect with others going through a career change here. Let's connect on social media: Website | Instagram | LinkedIn | Facebook | Twitter | YouTube

Bamboo Ceiling | 4 Problems 1st Generation Asian Immigrants Face at Work   Asian Americans face a bamboo ceiling in the Western workplace. The bamboo ceiling for Asian immigrants in the west is similar to the glass ceiling for ethnic minorities. However, Asian Americans face their unique stereotypes, such as implicit biases that lead to the Asian American glass ceiling. In this episode, I discuss data to support the bamboo ceiling exists, Asian stereotypes, and how this results in what Reza Hasmath calls the ethnic penalty leading to underemployment and overeducation in the West.  #BambooCeiling #GlassCeiling #AsianAmericans #ImplicitBias #DrJonTam Sign up for the free training "Stop Feeling Stuck in Your Career: Find Your Dream Career" Take a FREE and accurate career personality test Download PDF on How to find your dream career If you enjoyed the episode, please give us a positive review and let us know what else you want to hear about. Don't forget to subscribe if you enjoyed our content. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Join my group Career Change Advice on Facebook to receive regular updates and connect with others going through a career change here. Let's connect on social media: Website | Instagram | LinkedIn | Facebook | Twitter | YouTube

Glass ceiling for immigrants | How to break the glass ceiling  The glass ceiling for immigrants and ethnic minorities is a common obstacle many immigrants encounter in the workplace. However, is this glass ceiling discrimination? In this episode, I explain how immigrants and ethnic minorities can break the glass ceiling in a working culture of diversity where they may face stereotypes. I use sociology to explain reasons for the glass ceiling and ethnic penalty with social and cultural capital for workplace discrimination and workplace stereotypes. My career advice for immigrants is that they need to build soft skills using the big five personality traits to crack the glass ceiling.   #GlassCeiling #Immigrants #EthnicMinorities #Stereotypes #DrJonTam Sign up for the free training "Stop Feeling Stuck in Your Career: Find Your Dream Career" Take a FREE and accurate career personality test Download PDF on How to find your dream career If you enjoyed the episode, please give us a positive review and let us know what else you want to hear about. Don't forget to subscribe if you enjoyed our content. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Join my group Career Change Advice on Facebook to receive regular updates and connect with others going through a career change here. Let's connect on social media: Website | Instagram | LinkedIn | Facebook | Twitter | YouTube

Implicit Bias and Diversity Training | How Implicit Bias ACTUALLY Works in Neuroscience   Implicit bias, diversity, and inclusion are hot topics in Western society. Often, the implicit association test (IAT) is used as the implicit bias test for implicit bias training. In this episode, I give the definition of implicit bias and discuss the neuroscience, psychology, and sociology of implicit and unconscious bias in the workplace. I break down the types of implicit and unconscious bias and its stereotypes by using Daniel Kahneman’s Thinking Fast and Slow. This diversity and bias training/workshop also covered the big five personality traits. This presentation was given at the Canadian Institute of Traffic and Transportation (CITT) in 2020.   #ImplicitBias #UnconsciousBias #Diversity #ImplicitBiasTraining #DrJonTam Sign up for the free training "Stop Feeling Stuck in Your Career: Find Your Dream Career" Take a FREE and accurate career personality test Download PDF on How to find your dream career If you enjoyed the episode, please give us a positive review and let us know what else you want to hear about. Don't forget to subscribe if you enjoyed our content. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Join my group Career Change Advice on Facebook to receive regular updates and connect with others going through a career change here. Let's connect on social media: Website | Instagram | LinkedIn | Facebook | Twitter | YouTube

Glass ceiling for immigrants | What is the immigrant glass ceiling   The glass ceiling for immigrants and ethnic minorities is a common obstacle many immigrants encounter in the workplace. However, is this glass ceiling discrimination? In this episode, I discuss the problems immigrants and ethnic minorities face after passing immigration and entering a working culture of diversity where they may face stereotypes. I use sociology to explain reasons for the glass ceiling and ethnic penalty with social and cultural capital for workplace discrimination and workplace stereotypes. #GlassCeiling #Immigrants #EthnicMinorities #Stereotypes #DrJonTam Sign up for the free training "Stop Feeling Stuck in Your Career: Find Your Dream Career" Take a FREE and accurate career personality test Download PDF on How to find your dream career If you enjoyed the episode, please give us a positive review and let us know what else you want to hear about. Don't forget to subscribe if you enjoyed our content. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Join my group Career Change Advice on Facebook to receive regular updates and connect with others going through a career change here. Let's connect on social media: Website | Instagram | LinkedIn | Facebook | Twitter | YouTube

Best Career Advice for Millennials over 25 | Finding Your Career Path   The best career advice for millennials regarding their career development is how to choose a career. For all the 25-year-olds starting from zero who say “I don’t know how to choose a career”, this episode gives advice for 25-year-olds that it is not too late to start over. In fact, it’s never too late. I offer tips for millennials about success in life that I wish someone told me this years ago on how to succeed with self-development starting from zero/nothing.   #BestCareerAdvice #CareerAdvice #Millennials #FindingYourCareerPath #DrJonTam Sign up for the free training "Stop Feeling Stuck in Your Career: Find Your Dream Career" Take a FREE and accurate career personality test Download PDF on How to find your dream career If you enjoyed the episode, please give us a positive review and let us know what else you want to hear about. Don't forget to subscribe if you enjoyed our content. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Join my group Career Change Advice on Facebook to receive regular updates and connect with others going through a career change here. Let's connect on social media: Website | Instagram | LinkedIn | Facebook | Twitter | YouTube

Best Habits for a Career Boost | Based on Atomic Habits   What are the best habits to give you a career boost? Atomic Habits by James Clear teaches you how to build good habits, how to break habits, and how to stick to habits and some people say it is the best habit and productivity book on the market currently. In this episode, I give career advice on the psychology on which habits to build, how to build good habits, how to stop bad habits, and give a summary of Atomic Habits’ key principles such as the compounding effect for self-development, personal growth, and self-help.   #BestHabits #CareerBoost #AtomicHabits #Productivity #DrJonTam Sign up for the free training "Stop Feeling Stuck in Your Career: Find Your Dream Career" Take a FREE and accurate career personality test Download PDF on How to find your dream career If you enjoyed the episode, please give us a positive review and let us know what else you want to hear about. Don't forget to subscribe if you enjoyed our content. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Join my group Career Change Advice on Facebook to receive regular updates and connect with others going through a career change here. Let's connect on social media: Website | Instagram | LinkedIn | Facebook | Twitter | YouTube

Difference between Resume and CV (Don’t Mix Them Up!)   There are significant differences between a resume and a curriculum vitae (CV). In this episode, I break down what is a CV and a resume, what to include in a CV and sections of a CV, how a CV is different from a resume, and how to write a CV and a resume accordingly. I discuss different formats for a CV vs resume (e.g. Europass CV) and offer powerful curriculum vitae (CV) and resume tips and advice.   #CV #Resume #CurriculumVitae #CVvsResume #DrJonTam Sign up for the free training "Stop Feeling Stuck in Your Career: Find Your Dream Career" Take a FREE and accurate career personality test Download PDF on How to find your dream career If you enjoyed the episode, please give us a positive review and let us know what else you want to hear about. Don't forget to subscribe if you enjoyed our content. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Join my group Career Change Advice on Facebook to receive regular updates and connect with others going through a career change here. Let's connect on social media: Website | Instagram | LinkedIn | Facebook | Twitter | YouTube

Soft Skills vs Hard Skills on a Resume | Get That Job!   Soft skills vs hard skills should be written differently on a resume or CV. When reading a job description, it is necessary to interpret the hard skills vs soft skills that you need to include. In this episode, I explain what are soft skills and what are hard skills for a resume/CV, and teach you how to include hard and soft skills for your resume or CV. I provide resume and CV skills examples and teach you how to write the skills part of your resume or CV.   #SoftSkills #HardSkills #Resume #CV #DrJonTam Sign up for the free training "Stop Feeling Stuck in Your Career: Find Your Dream Career" Take a FREE and accurate career personality test Download PDF on How to find your dream career If you enjoyed the episode, please give us a positive review and let us know what else you want to hear about. Don't forget to subscribe if you enjoyed our content. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Join my group Career Change Advice on Facebook to receive regular updates and connect with others going through a career change here. Let's connect on social media: Website | Instagram | LinkedIn | Facebook | Twitter | YouTube

Job Keyword Search for Soft Skills vs Hard Skills | Hack Job Descriptions   When conducting job keyword search, it’s necessary to understand the keywords for a job application and the job description keywords. You need to decode the difference between soft skills vs hard skills for your resume or CV by accurately reading a job description. In this episode, I differentiate the difference between soft skills and hard skills for work skills and teach you how to read a job description by explaining what are soft skills and hard skills, the definition of soft skills and hard skills, and provide job keyword examples to put in your resume/CV.   #SoftSkills #HardSkills #SoftSkillsVsHardSkills #JobKeyword #JobDescription #DrJonTam Sign up for the free training "Stop Feeling Stuck in Your Career: Find Your Dream Career" Take a FREE and accurate career personality test Download PDF on How to find your dream career If you enjoyed the episode, please give us a positive review and let us know what else you want to hear about. Don't forget to subscribe if you enjoyed our content. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Join my group Career Change Advice on Facebook to receive regular updates and connect with others going through a career change here. Let's connect on social media: Website | Instagram | LinkedIn | Facebook | Twitter | YouTube

Career transition when unemployed during COVID? (6 reasons to Do it)    A career transition when unemployed during the pandemic COVID19 seems risky. This episode will explain why a career transition for millennials when unemployed is a good idea. I will teach you how to career transition with career transition coaching and also explain why unemployment and underemployment should not stop you at a career crossroads. This video will provide sound career advice for professionals and career tips for millennials on how to conduct career exploration during a career change and how to change careers with career change tips. Whether you’re considering changing jobs or switching careers into a new career, these career advice and career tips will help with you changing careers.   #CareerTransition #CareerCrossroads #Unemployment #Unemployed #DrJonTam Sign up for the free training "Stop Feeling Stuck in Your Career: Find Your Dream Career" Take a FREE and accurate career personality test Download PDF on How to find your dream career If you enjoyed the episode, please give us a positive review and let us know what else you want to hear about. Don't forget to subscribe if you enjoyed our content. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Join my group Career Change Advice on Facebook to receive regular updates and connect with others going through a career change here. Let's connect on social media: Website | Instagram | LinkedIn | Facebook | Twitter | YouTube

Career Transition for Millennials | Only 5 options (Just pick 1)   Career transition for millennials only has 5 options. In this episode, I offer career transition coaching but explaining how to change careers when you’re lost and how to career transition. In my career transition coaching, I offer career advice for professionals, career tips for millennials on how to navigate a career change with career change tips for changing jobs, switching careers, and launching a new career. I offer career advice and career tips for changing careers, changing jobs, and making a career switch whether it is a functional switch or an industry switch.   #CareerTransition #Millennials #CareerChange #SwitchingCareers #DrJonTam Sign up for the free training "Stop Feeling Stuck in Your Career: Find Your Dream Career" Take a FREE and accurate career personality test Download PDF on How to find your dream career If you enjoyed the episode, please give us a positive review and let us know what else you want to hear about. Don't forget to subscribe if you enjoyed our content. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Join my group Career Change Advice on Facebook to receive regular updates and connect with others going through a career change here. Let's connect on social media: Website | Instagram | LinkedIn | Facebook | Twitter | YouTube

Career clarity for Millennials | 4 ways to gain clarity in your career   In this episode, I’m going to teach you 4 ways to gain career clarity for millennials to help you go from career confusion to clarity. In this episode, I offer career advice on how to find your passion, what career to choose and offer careers advice and guidance on how to find your passion and make it your job. With these career tips, you can navigate a career transition, career crossroads, or career change if you are saying “I’m confused… I don’t know what to do… I don’t know what I want… I am so stuck in my career, stuck in life, and don’t know what decision to make”   #CareerClarity #Millennials #CareerTransition #CareerCrossroads #DrJonTam Sign up for the free training "Stop Feeling Stuck in Your Career: Find Your Dream Career" Take a FREE and accurate career personality test Download PDF on How to find your dream career If you enjoyed the episode, please give us a positive review and let us know what else you want to hear about. Don't forget to subscribe if you enjoyed our content. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Join my group Career Change Advice on Facebook to receive regular updates and connect with others going through a career change here. Let's connect on social media: Website | Instagram | LinkedIn | Facebook | Twitter | YouTube

Intrinsic Motivation Vs Extrinsic Motivation in the Workplace | How to Choose a Career   Intrinsic motivation vs extrinsic motivation is essential to how to choose a career at a career crossroads. According to self-determination theory (featured in Dan Pink’s Drive), intrinsic motivation, or internal motivation, is when a person is intrinsically motivated by competence, autonomy, or relatedness. In comparison, extrinsic motivation, or external motivation, is when people have external motivation such as the carrot and the stick approach. I break down motivation psychology and practical psychology for people to have career clarity during a career transition or career change. I outline these types of motivation by using intrinsic and extrinsic motivation examples with the old man story. #IntrinsicMotivation #ExtrinsicMotivation #HowToChooseACareer #CareerChange #DrJonTam Sign up for the free training "Stop Feeling Stuck in Your Career: Find Your Dream Career" Take a FREE and accurate career personality test Download PDF on How to find your dream career If you enjoyed the episode, please give us a positive review and let us know what else you want to hear about. Don't forget to subscribe if you enjoyed our content. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Join my group Career Change Advice on Facebook to receive regular updates and connect with others going through a career change here. Let's connect on social media: Website | Instagram | LinkedIn | Facebook | Twitter | YouTube

I hate my job | Definitive scientific explanation why you hate your job  “I hate my job” is something heard a lot nowadays. In this episode, I give a scientific explanation for motivation on how to find your passion and how to find your dream job using flow psychology. I dive into the personal development needed for how to find the right career and give career advice on motivation. I answer questions like “should I quit my job”, “what should I do if I hate my job and my life”, “am I in the wrong career”, and “I want to quit my job but I need money” and teach you what to do when you hate your job and how to handle a job you hate when you’ve made the wrong career choice.  #IHateMyJob #FlowPsychology #Motivation #ShouldIQuitMyJob #DrJonTam Sign up for the free training "Stop Feeling Stuck in Your Career: Find Your Dream Career" Take a FREE and accurate career personality test Download PDF on How to find your dream career If you enjoyed the episode, please give us a positive review and let us know what else you want to hear about. Don't forget to subscribe if you enjoyed our content. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Join my group Career Change Advice on Facebook to receive regular updates and connect with others going through a career change here. Let's connect on social media: Website | Instagram | LinkedIn | Facebook | Twitter | YouTube

Informational Interview Mistakes | How to Avoid Common Mistakes Informational interviews are essential for career exploration, career research, and career planning for a job search during a career change. However, it’s easy to make mistakes on informational interviews if you don’t know how to conduct an informational interview. In this episode, I’m going to cover informational interview mistakes and how to avoid common mistakes. I’ll cover how to network, informational interview do’s and don’t’s, and how to avoid informational interview mistakes. #InformationalInterview #InformationalInterviewing #InformationalInterviewMistakes #InfoInterviews #DrJonTam Sign up for the free training "Stop Feeling Stuck in Your Career: Find Your Dream Career" Take a FREE and accurate career personality test Download PDF on How to find your dream career If you enjoyed the episode, please give us a positive review and let us know what else you want to hear about. Don't forget to subscribe if you enjoyed our content. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Join my group Career Change Advice on Facebook to receive regular updates and connect with others going through a career change here. Let's connect on social media: Website | Instagram | LinkedIn | Facebook | Twitter | YouTube

Informational Interviewing Questions | Best Questions for Informational Interviews The best career exploration tips all involve informational interviews. In this episode, I explore the top informational interviewing questions because you need to know what questions to ask at an informational interview for effective career exploration, career research and career planning for career development. By asking the best questions for informational interviews, the info interview questions will extract the best information to help you navigate your career crossroads for a career change and even provide solid career advice and help with interview preparation. #InformationalInterview #InformationalInterviewing #InformationalInterviewQuestions #CareerExploration #DrJonTam Sign up for the free training "Stop Feeling Stuck in Your Career: Find Your Dream Career" Take a FREE and accurate career personality test Download PDF on How to find your dream career If you enjoyed the episode, please give us a positive review and let us know what else you want to hear about. Don't forget to subscribe if you enjoyed our content. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Join my group Career Change Advice on Facebook to receive regular updates and connect with others going through a career change here. Let's connect on social media: Website | Instagram | LinkedIn | Facebook | Twitter | YouTube

Informational Interviewing | How to Arrange an Informational Interview (Do’s and Don’ts) The best career exploration tips always involve informational interviewing. In this episode, I cover what questions to ask at an informational interview, what to do in an informational interview, how to set up and arrange informational interviews, and how to conduct informational interviews do’s and don’ts. I discuss what are informational interviews and how you can use them for career research, career planning, career development, and you can use informational interviews to network to get an interview. #InformationalInterview #InformationalInterviewing #CareerExploration #CareerDevelopment #DrJonTam Sign up for the free training "Stop Feeling Stuck in Your Career: Find Your Dream Career" Take a FREE and accurate career personality test Download PDF on How to find your dream career If you enjoyed the episode, please give us a positive review and let us know what else you want to hear about. Don't forget to subscribe if you enjoyed our content. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Join my group Career Change Advice on Facebook to receive regular updates and connect with others going through a career change here. Let's connect on social media: Website | Instagram | LinkedIn | Facebook | Twitter | YouTube

Career Exploration Informational Interviews | For Career Research and Career Planning In this episode, I offer career exploration tips for career identification using informational interviews for career research and career planning. Info interviews are useful for networking, and informational interviewing can help with the job-searching process by getting career advice and career tips. The informational interview requires interview preparation to solicit carer ideas and develop a career action plan to make an informed career choice for a career change. Interview skills take interview coaching and interview training to improve upon for career development and to get job tips for the job hunt to find answer the question, “what career is right for me.” #CareerExploration #InformationalInterviews #CareerResearch #CareerPlanning #CareerDevelopment #DrJonTam Sign up for the free training "Stop Feeling Stuck in Your Career: Find Your Dream Career" Take a FREE and accurate career personality test Download PDF on How to find your dream career If you enjoyed the episode, please give us a positive review and let us know what else you want to hear about. Don't forget to subscribe if you enjoyed our content. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Join my group Career Change Advice on Facebook to receive regular updates and connect with others going through a career change here. Let's connect on social media: Website | Instagram | LinkedIn | Facebook | Twitter | YouTube

Personal SWOT Analysis for Career Development | Career Planning, Career Research, and Career Exploration A personal SWOT analysis is essential for personal development and career development. You need to know yourself in order to conduct effective career research and career planning via a self SWOT analysis. In this episode, I explain how to conduct a personal SWOT analysis by highlighting the strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats for a swot analysis. This SWOT analysis of yourself includes a SWOT analysis template for career exploration. I’ll teach you how to do SWOT analysis by conducting a SWOT analysis using a SWOT matrix. SWOT analysis for job seekers is critical for career development and I’ll also provide SWOT analysis examples. #PersonalSWOTAnalysis #CareerResearch #CareerPlanning #CareerExploration #CareerDevelopment Sign up for the free training "Stop Feeling Stuck in Your Career: Find Your Dream Career" Take a FREE and accurate career personality test Download PDF on How to find your dream career If you enjoyed the episode, please give us a positive review and let us know what else you want to hear about. Don't forget to subscribe if you enjoyed our content. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Join my group Career Change Advice on Facebook to receive regular updates and connect with others going through a career change here. Let's connect on social media: Website | Instagram | LinkedIn | Facebook | Twitter | YouTube

Career Exploration Strategies for Career Research and Planning At Career Crossroads Career exploration require career strategies for career development. In this episode, I offer career advice for setting what are your career goals. I teach you how to search careers to find your future career path and selecting career pathways for career path finders who are looking to find a career. I offer career help to make a career choice and for future job searches to land your dream career. I also provide tips on. How to select a career, choosing a career, career planning, career research, developing career paths, and offer tips on how to identify and choose a career via personal growth. #CareerExploration #CareerStrategies #CareerResearch #CareerPlanning #CareerCrossroads Sign up for the free training "Stop Feeling Stuck in Your Career: Find Your Dream Career" Take a FREE and accurate career personality test Download PDF on How to find your dream career If you enjoyed the episode, please give us a positive review and let us know what else you want to hear about. Don't forget to subscribe if you enjoyed our content. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Join my group Career Change Advice on Facebook to receive regular updates and connect with others going through a career change here. Let's connect on social media: Website | Instagram | LinkedIn | Facebook | Twitter | YouTube

Career Crossroads in my 40s | Choosing a Career Path during a Midlife Crisis People tell me “Career crossroads in my 40s is a midlife crisis”. In this episode, I offer career tips for a midlife career change in your 40s. I cover how to change careers at 40 and discuss what turning 40 years old means. I answer the questions, “Does age matter?”, “Is 40 old?”, and “is 40 years old too old to start a career?” For people who are choosing a career path in their 40s, I explain how to change career path in your 40s and how to make career change in your 40s by discussing how it is important to have your life figured out. #CareerCrossroads #CareerCrossroadsInMy40s #MidLifeCrisis #CareerChange #DrJonTam Sign up for the free training "Stop Feeling Stuck in Your Career: Find Your Dream Career" Take a FREE and accurate career personality test Download PDF on How to find your dream career If you enjoyed the episode, please give us a positive review and let us know what else you want to hear about. Don't forget to subscribe if you enjoyed our content. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Join my group Career Change Advice on Facebook to receive regular updates and connect with others going through a career change here. Let's connect on social media: Website | Instagram | LinkedIn | Facebook | Twitter | YouTube

Career crossroads in my 30s | Common career mistakes Is it time for a career change in your 30s when you are at a career crossroads in your 30s? Choosing a career path in your 30s is a tough decision. How to change career paths in your 30s requires you to avoid career mistakes. In this episode, I offer advice for 30 year olds for avoiding common career mistakes over a career change at 35 (give or take). If you’re 35 and stuck in life, feeling stuck in a career and desire to make a career change in your 30s, this video provides career advice for making decisions in your career choices. #CareerCrossroads #CareerCrossroadsInMy30s #CommonCareerMistakes #AvoidCareerMistakes #DrJonTam Sign up for the free training "Stop Feeling Stuck in Your Career: Find Your Dream Career" Take a FREE and accurate career personality test Download PDF on How to find your dream career If you enjoyed the episode, please give us a positive review and let us know what else you want to hear about. Don't forget to subscribe if you enjoyed our content. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Join my group Career Change Advice on Facebook to receive regular updates and connect with others going through a career change here. Let's connect on social media: Website | Instagram | LinkedIn | Facebook | Twitter | YouTube

Career crossroads in my 20s | Avoid these common career mistakes Being at a career crossroads in your 20s for choosing a career path or learning how to change careers in your 20s is a common problem people have. Changing career paths in your 20s and navigating a career crossroads means you need to avoid career mistakes. In this episode, I’ll teach you what are the common career mistakes in your 20s, and how to avoid career mistakes. The career advice for 20-year-olds provide career clarity on how to choose a career path in your 20s. #CareerCrossroads #CareerCrossroadsInYour20s #CommonCareerMistakes #HowToAvoidCareerMistakes #DrJonTam Sign up for the free training "Stop Feeling Stuck in Your Career: Find Your Dream Career" Take a FREE and accurate career personality test Download PDF on How to find your dream career If you enjoyed the episode, please give us a positive review and let us know what else you want to hear about. Don't forget to subscribe if you enjoyed our content. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Join my group Career Change Advice on Facebook to receive regular updates and connect with others going through a career change here. Let's connect on social media: Website | Instagram | LinkedIn | Facebook | Twitter | YouTube

Overcoming job hopping interview questions | Get that job offer In this episode, I offer job interview tips and advice on how to overcome job hopping interview questions. Job hopper interview questions will inevitably be asked if you have a history of job hopping and you need to learn how to explain job hopping to the interviewers. Job hoppers, especially job hopping millennials, need to understand that despite that job hopping is neither good or bad, employers will ask interview questions about your job hopping history. Stay till the end to learn the ultimate job hopping interview tips and advice and the best answer to the job hopper question for job hopping millennials. #JobHopping #JobHopper #JobHoppingInterview #InterviewTips #DrJonTam Sign up for the free training "Stop Feeling Stuck in Your Career: Find Your Dream Career" Take a FREE and accurate career personality test   Download PDF on How to find your dream career If you enjoyed the episode, please give us a positive review and let us know what else you want to hear about. Don't forget to subscribe if you enjoyed our content. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Join my group Career Change Advice on Facebook to receive regular updates and connect with others going through a career change here. Let's connect on social media: Website | Instagram | LinkedIn | Facebook | Twitter | YouTube

Explaining job hopping on your cover letter (Quick and Easy) Job hoppers need to explain their job hops in their cover letters. In this episode, I offer job hopping cover letter tips and advice and teach job hoppers how to recover from job hopping by landing a long-term job. Job hopping is neither good or bad, and everyone has their job-hopping reasons, but it is important to recognize how to stop job hopping, especially if job hopping is bad for your career. Job hopping millennials who exhibit the job-hopping syndrome of switching jobs after 1 year or changing jobs frequently will affect career outcomes in the long term. This video offers job hopping tips and advice by giving job hopping cover letter examples. #JobHopping #JobHopper #CoverLetter #JobHoppingCoverLetter #DrJonTam Sign up for the free training "Stop Feeling Stuck in Your Career: Find Your Dream Career" Take a FREE and accurate career personality test Download PDF on How to find your dream career If you enjoyed the episode, please give us a positive review and let us know what else you want to hear about. Don't forget to subscribe if you enjoyed our content. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Join my group Career Change Advice on Facebook to receive regular updates and connect with others going through a career change here. Let's connect on social media: Website | Instagram | LinkedIn | Facebook | Twitter | YouTube

Job hopping resume mistakes ruining your resume (and How to Recover) Job hopping for job hoppers create a lot of problems on your resume. In this episode, I offer job hopping resume tips and advice for a job hopper’s resume. Having a strong resume is the first step on how to stop job hopping millennials from exhibiting the job hopping syndrome – switching jobs after 1 year. Changing jobs frequently will affect your career negatively, which is why job hopping is bad. I offer job hopping advice along with a job hopping resume examples on how to recover from job hopping. #JobHopping #JobHoppingResume #JobHopper #JobHopperResume #DrJonTam Sign up for the free training "Stop Feeling Stuck in Your Career: Find Your Dream Career" Take a FREE and accurate career personality test Download PDF on How to find your dream career If you enjoyed the episode, please give us a positive review and let us know what else you want to hear about. Don't forget to subscribe if you enjoyed our content. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Join my group Career Change Advice on Facebook to receive regular updates and connect with others going through a career change here. Let's connect on social media: Website | Instagram | LinkedIn | Facebook | Twitter | YouTube

Job hopping in your 30s is bad | Stop ruining your career Job hopping in your 30s can be bad. There are a lot of reasons why job hopping is bad when job hoppers job hop. Job hopping syndrome, especially switching jobs after 1 year with compulsive job quitting and changing jobs frequently will affect your career negatively. In this episode, I offer career change advice for job hopping millennials in their 30s and give job hopping tips and advice by weighing the advantages and disadvantages of job hopping and outline the pros and cons of job hopping to determine whether job hopping is good or bad. #JobHopping #JobHopper #JobHop #WhyJobHoppingIsBad #DrJonTam Sign up for the free training "Stop Feeling Stuck in Your Career: Find Your Dream Career" Take a FREE and accurate career personality test Download PDF on How to find your dream career If you enjoyed the episode, please give us a positive review and let us know what else you want to hear about. Don't forget to subscribe if you enjoyed our content. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Join my group Career Change Advice on Facebook to receive regular updates and connect with others going through a career change here. Let's connect on social media: Website | Instagram | LinkedIn | Facebook | Twitter | YouTube