Episode 18 – Marc and Elizabeth answer some of your job search questions! Description: In this episode, Marc answers Baby Boomer job search questions with his trusty sidekick, Elizabeth Rabaey. Listen, to pivot your career in the second half of life! Key Takeaways: [1:55] Elizabeth is a marketing coordinator for a company selling mining equipment. […]
Ph.D.- Is it a Useless Degree in Pursuing a Career?
Ph.D. – Is it a Useless Degree? Over the last few years, I have worked or spoke with numerous people who earned their Ph.D. degrees and have found themselves at a crossroads. Their degrees have proved useless in progressing their careers. One of my clients pointed me to the article published in the Economist –Doctoral […]
When Clouds Part: Moments of Clarity [Podcast]
Episode 17 – Marc advises people in the second half of life to recognize and learn from moments of clarity, to pivot to their next career. Description: In this episode, Marc shares the chapter, “When Clouds Part: Moments of Clarity,” from his upcoming book, Repurpose Your Career: A Practical Guide to the Second Half of Life, […]
6 Things to Consider for Before Accepting a Job Offer [Guest Post]
Accepting a Job Offer The words “you’re hired” is a sweet sound, but what should you consider before accepting a job offer? While it may be tempting to accept an offer on the spot, careful research and self-evaluation can lead to long-term success for both you and the employer. A potential employee who evaluates fully […]
Special Episode: Marc Miller and CareerPivot Anniversary [Podcast]
Episode 16 – On the fifth anniversary of CareerPivot, Marc tells his life story, and the story of CareerPivot. Description: In this episode, Marc explores the twists and turns in his career that led him to make a career pivot and to launch the CareerPivot brand, website, and blog. He talks about writing his books, […]
How Many LinkedIn Connections are Enough Connections?
Enough LinkedIn Connections? How many LinkedIn connections do you need to make the magic happen? The answer is … it depends. It depends on how many people are in your niche. If you are in a highly specialized niche then less may be better. It depends on the size of the networks of your 1st-degree […]
On Becoming The Conference Catalyst with Thom Singer [Podcast]
Episode 15 – Thom Singer, professional speaker, trainer, author, and more, explains his long path to second career success In this episode, Marc interviews Thom Singer. Thom has worked in sales, marketing, and business development roles for Fortune 500 companies, law firms, and entrepreneurial ventures. He is now a professional master of ceremonies, motivational keynote […]
Are We at the End of Jobs? With Taylor Pearson. [Podcast]
Episode 14 – Old paradigms of employment are vanishing. In this episode, Marc interviews Taylor Pearson, entrepreneur, and author of The End of Jobs: Money, Meaning and Freedom Without the 9-to-5. Inc. Magazine just rated The End of Jobs as one of the Top Three ‘Start Your Own Business’ books of 2015, and a ‘Top […]
Five Bold Goals to Establish for the New Year [Podcast]
Episode 13 – As we are a few weeks into the new year, Marc talks about goals for 2017! In this episode, Marc discusses goals for 2017. He wrote about this very subject in a blog post last year. Listen in for goals that last all the way through 2017! Key Takeaways: [1:22] The idea […]