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Here is your September 10th, 2013 serving of Career Brainfood.
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Some Thoughts on Career Change

Are you in an industry that is declining? Consider how you can put your skills to work in a new industry.

Inventory your Transferable Skills
Make a list and keep detailed notes on how those skills can be used in an industry with long-term growth opportunities.

Align with Who You Are
Consider a career change carefully. Take the time to figure out what matters most to you in your career, and make sure your new career aligns with your values and goals.

Look Close By
Are there opportunities to pursue your new career path within your current company? It may be easier for you to make a career shift when the company already knows you rather than changing careers and companies at the same time.

Find a Mentor
Seek the advice of others who are already successful in the industry you’re looking to break into. Find a mentor!

Change Only When Ready
You are more attractive to an employer (even in a new industry) if you already have a job. As you get closer to making the career change, continue to perform your current job to the best of your ability. Your current employer is likely to serve as a reference for your new job in your new career.

Join Professional Associations
Get involved in the industry groups where you are most likely to meet and network with people in your new target industry. Volunteer in the organizations and prove your value.

Driving Your Career

We recently interviewed Mr. Yaping Li, Founder of China Center for Dependable Strengths. Tune in to learn about the Dependable Strengths Articulation Process (DSAP). He points out that to find your ideal job, you need to use your motivated skills, know what you are good at and know how to promote your strengths.

Tune in to learn more!

Networking Opportunities

It's time to network at the Fortune Connection Club, business and
social functions held in Shanghai, Beijing, Hong Kong, and Singapore.

Click here for the schedule of upcoming events.

One-Minute Motivation

"Your work is going to fill a large part of your life, and the only
way to be truly satisfied is to do what you believe is great work. And
the only way to do great work is to love what you do.”"

-- Steve Jobs

A Cost-Effective First Step

Does it feel like your career is at a stand still, but you are not sure what to do about it? Are you frustrated by the results of your job search efforts? Or do you simply want to take things to the next level?

If you are experiencing any of these symptoms of career distress, our 90-minute Introductory Career Analysis Session will help you diagnose the challenges and/or specific problems. We can then explore practical and actionable ways to address them. Inquire confidentially via email: info@phi-yourcareer.com.

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Previous speaking engagements have included Harvard Business Review China; American, British, German, Chilean, and Canadian Chambers of Commerce; CFA China; Nova Networks Asia; and Toyo University in Japan to name a few.

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Celebrating 14 years in business, I lead P.H.I. Consulting, an award-winning international consultancy providing private Career & Job Search Coaching and Résumé Writing Services that support people on their quest for meaningful work.

I have had the pleasure of supporting more than 1,000 individuals who are citizens of more than 80 countries. A selected list of companies where they have been employed or are now working includes: Accenture, Citibank, Disney, Deloitte, Ernst & Young, Economist, Gallup, IBM, Johnson & Johnson, McKinsey & Co., Mercedes-Benz, Starbucks Coffee Company, Tata Group, and the United Nations. View the longer list here.

I also do limited work with corporate clients. My client list includes Microsoft, Bayer, L'Oreal, Voith, Roche, Continental AG, PricewaterhouseCoopers, OCBC Bank, and Citibank.

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