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PhD Colloquium: Dual Track Couples June 28, 2012 UC Berkeley

PhD Colloquium: Dual Track Couples June 28, 2012 UC Berkeley. Yvonne Lefort, MA Career Coach/Intercultural Trainer www.yvonnelefort.net. RELOCATING IS A MAJOR LIFE TRANSITION. Top Stressful Life Transitions. Death (spouse, family, friend) Marriage/Separation/Divorce

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PhD Colloquium: Dual Track Couples June 28, 2012 UC Berkeley

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  1. PhD Colloquium: Dual Track CouplesJune 28, 2012UC Berkeley Yvonne Lefort, MA Career Coach/Intercultural Trainer www.yvonnelefort.net

  2. RELOCATING IS A MAJOR LIFE TRANSITION

  3. Top Stressful Life Transitions • Death (spouse, family, friend) • Marriage/Separation/Divorce • Getting pregnant/having a child • Changing employers/jobs/careers • Spouse starting/ending work • Beginning/ending school • Change of residence • Change in financial situation

  4. Transitions Cycle • Endings • Neutral Zone • New Beginning

  5. Job/Professional Identity • Self-confidence • Belonging to a community • Support system • Social/Professional Network • Comfort level • Independence • Structure/routine Endings

  6. Challenges for Parents • Lack of family support • Finding affordable babysitting or daycare • Meeting other families with children • Different schools/educational system • Stress of parenting • Dealing with effect of moving on children

  7. Confusion/limbo • Loss/grief • Anxiety/Depression • Redefining sense of self • Realignment with personal values • Opportunity for growth Neutral Zone “The Pit”

  8. Renewed Energy • Sense of clarity • New Opportunities • Taking Action New Beginning

  9. Rebuilding Your Social Life • Get a paid job or volunteer work • Join organizations • Take classes • Network • Create your own group • Resources: http://yvonnelefort.net/index.php/resources

  10. Finding Volunteer Work • Benefits: • fill gaps on resume • meet people and make contacts • contribute expertise • gain new skills • find out about job openings • enhance self-esteem • Find volunteer jobs/organizations: • www.helpnow.org, www.volunteermatch.org

  11. Finding A Job • Begin with self-assessment • Develop elevator pitch, update resume, practice interviewing • Develop a job search strategy • Networking/informational interviews • Direct contact with employers • Advertisements • Recruiters

  12. Job Search Resources • Career Centers • Libraries • Career Coaches • Chambers of Commerce • Job clubs/support groups • Professional organizations • Social Media: Linkedin, Facebook • Company websites • General job search sites • Area-specific job search sites • Business journals, local newspapers, Book of Lists

  13. Tips for Changing Careers • Assess interests, values, skills • Explore career alternatives • Identify and fill in gaps • upgrade or develop new skills/knowledge • Investigate educational opportunities • Volunteer, freelance • Resources: Career coaches, career-planning books

  14. Nurturing Your Relationship • Make time for your relationship • Think like a team • Talk, talk, talk • Listen, listen, listen • Develop a culture of appreciation • Remember to have fun!

  15. Make A Plan • Create a vision for your life as individuals and as a couple • Set personal/professional goals • short-range (6-12 months) • medium-range (1-5 years) • long-range (5+ years)

  16. Final Tips • Take responsibility for creating the life you want • Prioritize your values • Be open to new possibilities • Step outside your comfort zone • Support and appreciate each other

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