People in Transition
"People in Transition" is your ultimate guide to navigating life's major career changes with confidence and excitement! Whether you're a student landing your first job, a professional between gigs, an aspiring entrepreneur ready to start your own business, or someone preparing for a well-earned retirement, we've got you covered. Each episode offers unique insights and practical tips from people who have successfully walked these paths themselves as well as helped many others in their journey. Join us for an inspiring and entertaining journey through the many transitions of life!
People in Transition
117. Al Lichtenstein - HR Consultant and Career Coach
Looking for actionable strategies to navigate your next career move? In this episode, I sit down with Al Lichtenstein, founder and principal of HR RESULTS, LLC. With decades of experience as a senior HR executive and career coach, Al offers a wealth of practical advice for both individuals and small businesses.
Al's unique perspective comes from years of hands-on leadership in professional services and life sciences, where he implemented HR initiatives that fueled growth. But what makes him stand out is his personal experience: having once been a client of an outplacement firm and successfully completed a 9-month job search, he truly understands the challenges of job transitions from both sides.
In this conversation, Al shares tangible tips on how to strategically approach your job search, including:
- Clarifying your career goals: Use assessments to identify your key skills, ideal roles, and preferred working environment.
- Crafting an impactful resume: Go beyond listing duties—highlight your accomplishments. Answer the question, "My efforts resulted in…"
- Combating ageism: Avoid detailing jobs older than 15–20 years; instead, capture in an additional category titled: Additional Professional Experience.
- Maximizing your networking: Al reveals why networking is far more critical than just sending out resumes—and how to do it right.
- Strategy when emailing new contacts: Use subject lines like “Bob Gerst suggested I reach out to you” to ensure your message gets noticed.
- Staying positive: Job searches are emotional roller coasters. Al explains how staying positive can boost your effectiveness.
I’ve been in the transition space for 40 years, and I learned several new tips from Al’s advice. After listening, you’ll walk away with a more thoughtful, more strategic game plan for landing your next great job—easier and faster.
Don’t miss this episode! Whether you’re in a career transition or just looking to sharpen your approach, Al’s insights will help you make the most of your job search.
