The Career RelaunchBlog

Most of us would agree that setting clear goals is useful. After all, goals provide our lives with intention and focus. However, when it comes to the vision you have for your career, sometimes rigidly and relentlessly chasing a specific goal can also be limiting when the best path forward may be one you never […]

Even when you know you’re in the wrong job, figuring out what to do instead can be a struggle. The Japanese concept of “ikigai” could help you clarify which career path could align with your values and lead to more fulfillment, purpose, and meaning.

When I was a bright-eyed MBA student in business school, one of our professors warned us that a decent number of us would end up accepting professional roles that conflict with our character at some point in our careers. I always considered myself a highly ethical, principled individual with an unwavering set of morals guiding […]

If you’re someone who’s on the hunt for a new role this year, your ability to effectively find and approach recruiters on LinkedIn can have a direct impact on your job prospects. With LinkedIn recently crossing 1 billion users globally in 200 countries, it firmly remains the world’s most popular and powerful online professional network. […]

In 2000, I bought my first mobile phone (a Sprint PCS Touchpoint 2200), the week I moved to Hawaii after graduating from college. I wanted to have a way to more easily contact landlords when finding a place to rent in Honolulu. I loved having it. It made staying in touch with family and friends […]

Rather than seeing quitting as a failure, instead explore how it can be the healthiest move for your career. Perseverance has its merits, but quitting may be the best decision in certain situations. Read about the times I chose to walk away in my career and understand what it takes to make tough choices that support your professional ambitions.