It’s Time for a Change

Thank you for joining me on this journey of reflection and growth as we collectively ask the question, “What’s next for me?” I began this newsletter with a targeted focus on TV News professionals looking for remote positions. But, much like many of your job searches, I realize the time has come to expand.

While a remote job would be ideal for you, unfortunately many companies are moving back to hybrid or entirely in-person work. I’m not going to get into the many reasons why I personally think this is bad right now (and there’s plenty of research that supports this).

Instead, I just encourage you to think of your career as a journey. Each position you hold is just one port of call, one leg of a trip with many destinations. Make a list of your current needs and wants and consider what opportunities can meet your short-term needs and help you gain the experience required to get to your wants in the future. It’s time to think expansively which gets me back to my big announcement.

Going forward, this newsletter will be renamed, “Take it With You”. It will focus on what you bring with you as you navigate between industries and jobs in your career. We’ll explore how you can translate your skills and strengths to pique the interest of potential employers even when you’re moving into unfamiliar territory. We’ll also examine what baggage you may need to discard along the journey.

Change can be hard and scary (regular readers will note that it took me two weeks to publish this post rather than my usual one week). But, as I schedule this to post to send out, I know the change will allow me to help more job seekers gain confidence and find success as they navigate the ever-evolving job market.

Stay tuned for what’s next and hold on for the ride!

Hi! I’m Sara Kobilka, owner of Renaissance Woman Consulting.

I am a Renaissance Woman and part of my wide-ranging background includes time as a TV meteorologist/reporter. I know how valuable the skills I gained during that time have been for the many jobs I’ve had since then. Now, I work remotely with clients (including many current and former journalists) to help them confidently tell their story and navigate the transition to their next opportunity. Follow me on LinkedIn where I bring impactful ideas across industries and pop the social media bubble the algorithm tries to trap you in.

How to work with me this year:

• Check out my one-on-one career coaching program.

• Join a cohort of current/former TV News professionals for small group coaching.

• Sign up to be the first to know when I offer my workshops, Using LinkedIn to be a Powerhouse Networker and How TV News Pros Can Land a Remote Job.