Aida Baida Gil, PhD

How to Switch Careers in a Recession

Does the idea of changing careers during a recession scare you? Most people will tell you how difficult it is, that you'd better wait for a better time. Yes, finding a job might be more difficult now. However, if you do nothing and let others hold you back, you’ll never find yourself in that promi...


Aida Baida Gil, PhD

Know your worth

When applying for a job, and especially when negotiating your salary, it is important that you are aware of your worth. Before I address valuing your worth, let me urge you to keep in mind that your financial value is not associated with your self-worth. Your salary does not determine how valuab...


Aida Baida Gil, PhD

10 things you need to know before changing careers

If you are considering changing careers or taking a job outside the path you are currently following, you might be dealing with self-doubt, fear, and stress. That’s completely normal, as changing careers is not easy. In most cases, it takes time, energy and focus, especially if you are trying to d...


Aida Baida Gil, PhD

Overcome Your Fears

Whether you've been laid off, your contract/fellowship is about to end, or you are just not satisfied with your work anymore, looking for a new job can be stressful, hard, and frightening. Understandably, that makes you find an infinity of excuses to postpone it, even if you know you should start so...


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