Thoughtful Gifts

During this holiday season and the coming new year, give the gift of your time and active listening. You can make a big difference for an individual in career transition.

An individual who is in the midst of career transition is often facing an uncertain future and lowered self-confidence. We may be hesitant to assist because we don’t feel we have any useful information. We may feel helpless to their help them in their search.

In fact, if we take an approach of actively listening to job seekers in order to gain a better understanding of their future career direction, this can be a welcomed gift. Our ability to share meaningful time meeting with someone in transition or talking on the phone can lead to clarity on how we position ourselves as a resource for them.

We may help them to uncover opportunities in the hidden job market and/or help to define their transferable skills. We may be in position to be an advocate for this person within an organization. When we give of our thoughtful gifts of time and active listening, we can be instrumental in connecting someone to their next career chapter.