Looking to break out of an occupational rut and make moves towards a fresh start? Learn how to go about such a big decision when PSG of Mercer County’s “Job Seekers” returns to the Community Room at the Princeton Public Library on 65 Witherspoon Street with Larry Finkelstein’s “Career Pivots: How to Successfully Navigate a Change in Your Professional Path” on Friday, August 11, from 9:45 a.m. to noon.
According to the event page on the PPL website, Finkelstein, a career transition coach, licensed professional counselor, and psychotherapist with more than three decades of experience, will explain how to carry out “a successful professional pivot, including determining if a pivot is right for your career path and the steps needed to prepare” for doing so.
As per the event description on the PSG Mercer website calendar, psgofmercercounty.org/p/event-calendar.html, the lecture is aimed at individuals who feel “stuck” or those “longing for a change but not sure where to start.”
Finkelstein will guide attendees through the process of a professional transition, noting that “understanding your motivations and aspirations is crucial in embarking on a new career path.” His outline of how to untether yourself from an unsatisfying position starts by identifying the sources of discomfort affecting your happiness.
“From updating your resume to networking effectively and gaining new skills, we’ll provide you with actionable strategies to position yourself for success in your chosen field,” the PSG calendar continues. “Pivoting in your career can be a challenging but highly rewarding decision. It opens up doors to new opportunities and the potential for greater fulfillment in your work.”
Finkelstein is also the president and founder of the consulting firm Transition Management Associates, which is headquartered in Lambertville, as well as the author of “…and then I painted the garage.: Getting the job you want in the least amount of time.”
He earned his bachelor’s in political science from Rutgers University and two master’s degrees in psychology, one from Montclair State University and the other — with a concentration on counseling — from Seton Hall University.
