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PhD Colloquium: Dual Track
CouplesJune 28, 2012UC Berkeley
Yvonne Lefort, MACareer Coach/Intercultural
Trainerwww.yvonnelefort.net
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RELOCATING IS A MAJOR
LIFE TRANSITION
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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
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Transitions Cycle
Endings
Neutral Zone
New Beginnings
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Endings
Job/Professional Identity
Self-confidenceBelonging to a
communitySupport systemSocial/
Professional Network
Comfort level IndependenceStructure/routine
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Challenges for Parents
Lack of family supportFinding affordable babysitting or
daycareMeeting other families with childrenDifferent schools/educational systemStress of parentingDealing with effect of moving on
children
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Confusion/limboLoss/griefAnxiety/
DepressionRedefining sense of selfRealignment with
personal valuesOpportunity for
growth
Neutral Zone
“The Pit”
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Renewed EnergySense of clarityNew
OpportunitiesTaking Action
NewBeginni
ng
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Rebuilding Your Social Life
Get a paid job or volunteer workJoin organizationsTake classesNetworkCreate your own groupResources:
http://yvonnelefort.net/index.php/resources
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Finding Volunteer Work
Benefits: fill gaps on resumemeet people and make contactscontribute expertisegain new skillsfind out about job openingsenhance self-esteem
Find volunteer jobs/organizations: www.helpnow.org,
www.volunteermatch.org
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Finding A JobBegin with self-assessmentDevelop elevator pitch, update
resume, practice interviewingDevelop a job search strategy
Networking/informational interviewsDirect contact with employersAdvertisementsRecruiters
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Job Search ResourcesCareer CentersLibrariesCareer CoachesChambers of
CommerceJob
clubs/support groups
Professional organizations
Social Media: Linkedin, Facebook
Company websitesGeneral job search
sitesArea-specific job
search sitesBusiness journals,
local newspapers, Book of Lists
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Tips for Changing Careers
Assess interests, values, skillsExplore career alternativesIdentify and fill in gaps
upgrade or develop new skills/knowledgeInvestigate educational opportunitiesVolunteer, freelanceResources: Career coaches, career-
planning books
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Nurturing Your Relationship
Make time for your relationshipThink like a teamTalk, talk, talkListen, listen, listenDevelop a culture of appreciationRemember to have fun!
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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)
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Final TipsTake responsibility for creating the
life you wantPrioritize your valuesBe open to new possibilitiesStep outside your comfort zoneSupport and appreciate each other