by Ken McGovern | Jan 15, 2026 | Career, Executive Search, Interviewing, Job Search
Career pivots rarely fail because someone lacks talent. They fail because the story never becomes believable. That difference matters more than most candidates realize. When experienced professionals attempt a career change, the friction usually appears early....
by Ken McGovern | Mar 24, 2025 | Career
Losing a federal job—whether you saw it coming or not—is a moment that forces you to pause. For some, it’s a jarring disruption to a career that felt stable. For others, it’s an unexpected push toward something new, something that may have been sitting in the back of...
by Ken McGovern | Nov 12, 2024 | Career
There comes a moment in many careers when the steady, comfortable path just doesn’t feel right anymore. A lawyer dreaming of becoming a teacher – requiring him to go back to school and take a pay cut. A banker dreaming of leaving corporate and making the shift to...