--- title: WEST Wisdom | Career Path description: Career Path | --- [![Home](https://info.westorg.org/hubfs/West%20August2017/Img/west%202016.jpg)](https://gwnew.memberclicks.net/home) # WEST Wisdom Blog ## [If You’ve Been Laid Off, Read This](https://info.westorg.org/blog/if-youve-been-laid-off-read-this) Posted by [Angela Justice](https://info.westorg.org/blog/author/angela-justice) on Apr 25, 2025 12:15:00 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://info.westorg.org/hubfs/6+reminders+after+a+layoff+_+Justice+Group+Advisors.jpg) ](https://info.westorg.org/blog/if-youve-been-laid-off-read-this) Layoffs suck. It’s a fact. But if you’re sitting there feeling like you’ve lost your way, it’s time to hit reset. Don’t waste your time on “just get another job” advice that doesn’t take into account the reality of a layoff—and what’s really at stake for your career. [Read More](https://info.westorg.org/blog/if-youve-been-laid-off-read-this) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://info.westorg.org/blog/if-youve-been-laid-off-read-this#comments-listing) Topics: [Best Practices](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/best-practices), [Career](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/career), [Choice](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/choice), [Job](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/job), [Resources](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/resources), [Career Path](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/career-path), [Challenges](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/challenges), [Career Development](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/career-development), [Career Possibilities](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/career-possibilities), [Empowerment](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/empowerment), [Grit](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/grit), [Clarity](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/clarity) ## [Grit, Growth, and Gratitude: Celebrating Women’s History Month with WEST](https://info.westorg.org/blog/grit-growth-and-gratitude-celebrating-womens-history-month-with-west) Posted by [Courtney Cyron](https://info.westorg.org/blog/author/courtney-cyron) on Mar 7, 2025 9:15:00 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://info.westorg.org/hubfs/Womens%20History%20Month%20blog%20image.jpg) ](https://info.westorg.org/blog/grit-growth-and-gratitude-celebrating-womens-history-month-with-west) March is here, bringing with it an opportunity to honor, celebrate, and elevate the extraordinary contributions of women in STEM. At WEST, Women’s History Month is more than a tribute to the past—it’s a call to action for the future. WEST’s annual theme this year of **Grit, Growth, and Gratitude** highlights the attributes that fuel the journeys of women in STEM and beyond. [Read More](https://info.westorg.org/blog/grit-growth-and-gratitude-celebrating-womens-history-month-with-west) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://info.westorg.org/blog/grit-growth-and-gratitude-celebrating-womens-history-month-with-west#comments-listing) Topics: [Women in STEM](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/women-in-stem), [Annual Theme](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/annual-theme), [Career Path](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/career-path), [Confidence](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/confidence), [D&I](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/di), [Female Representation STEM](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/female-representation-stem), [International Women's Day](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/international-womens-day), [Women's History Month](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/womens-history-month), [Strong Women](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/strong-women), [Grit, Growth, Gratitude](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/grit-growth-gratitude) ## [Finding Success at the Intersection of Joy & Skill](https://info.westorg.org/blog/finding-success-at-the-intersection-of-joy-skill) Posted by [Courtney Cyron](https://info.westorg.org/blog/author/courtney-cyron) on Jan 31, 2025 5:23:57 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://info.westorg.org/hubfs/2025-02-04%202x1-1.jpg) ](https://info.westorg.org/blog/finding-success-at-the-intersection-of-joy-skill) Burnout is becoming more and more common. Statistics, especially among women, have shown a dramatic increase in employees that feel burned out or close to burnout. Women reported higher levels of burnout than men at 46% over men’s 37%. (CNBC). Focusing in on the WEST community event further, 82% of employees in tech feel close to burnout (spill). With such high levels of burnout, it leads to the question: “How did we get here in the first place?” [Read More](https://info.westorg.org/blog/finding-success-at-the-intersection-of-joy-skill) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://info.westorg.org/blog/finding-success-at-the-intersection-of-joy-skill#comments-listing) Topics: [Mindfulness](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/mindfulness), [Career Path](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/career-path), [Confidence](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/confidence), [Strengths](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/strengths), [Career Development](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/career-development), [Empowerment](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/empowerment), [Advice](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/advice), [#WESTevent](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/westevent), [Purpose](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/purpose) ## [Looking For Career Change Support? Look No Further!](https://info.westorg.org/blog/looking-for-career-change-support-look-no-further) Posted by [Courtney Cyron](https://info.westorg.org/blog/author/courtney-cyron) on Sep 23, 2024 3:54:42 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://info.westorg.org/hubfs/2024-09-25%202x1-1.jpg) ](https://info.westorg.org/blog/looking-for-career-change-support-look-no-further) Discovering a career that you love sometimes takes a direct path. We’ve all read at least one story of someone who knew they wanted to work in a particular field from a very young age, spent their years pursuing that dream, and found success and happiness having achieved that dream. Unfortunately, 75% of people experience a quarter life crisis, questioning their career path, by the time they are 33. Additionally, Stanford Psychologist Laura Carstensen reveals that, based on her studies, the perfect age to start a career is around 40. According to one study, the average person will change careers 5-7 times throughout their lifetime.  [Read More](https://info.westorg.org/blog/looking-for-career-change-support-look-no-further) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://info.westorg.org/blog/looking-for-career-change-support-look-no-further#comments-listing) Topics: [Leadership](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/leadership), [Career](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/career), [Community](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/community), [Panel](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/panel), [Network](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/network), [Networking](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/networking), [Career Path](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/career-path), [Developing Your Skills](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/developing-your-skills), [Computing](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/computing), [Career Development](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/career-development), [Career Possibilities](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/career-possibilities), [Empowerment](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/empowerment), [Advice](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/advice), [#WESTevent](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/westevent), [Grow](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/grow), [Academia](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/academia), [Clarity](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/clarity), [Growth](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/growth) ## [Meet Our API Trailblazers](https://info.westorg.org/blog/meet-our-api-trailblazers) Posted by [Courtney Cyron](https://info.westorg.org/blog/author/courtney-cyron) on May 20, 2024 4:01:45 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://info.westorg.org/hubfs/2024-05-23%202x1%202.jpg) ](https://info.westorg.org/blog/meet-our-api-trailblazers) WEST is thrilled to have such a diverse community of STEM professionals. We are honored to be able to highlight several leading STEM women as part of our Asian & Pacific Islander Heritage Month celebration. You won’t want to miss this panel discussion featuring API trailblazers who will be sharing about their experiences, current positions, and advice they have for those of similar backgrounds with goals of making contributions through work in STEM industries. For a little preview, see our Q&A session with panelist Crystal Shih Byers below! [Read More](https://info.westorg.org/blog/meet-our-api-trailblazers) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://info.westorg.org/blog/meet-our-api-trailblazers#comments-listing) Topics: [Leadership](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/leadership), [STEM](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/stem), [Career](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/career), [Panel](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/panel), [Culture](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/culture), [Industry](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/industry), [Role Models](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/role-models), [Career Path](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/career-path), [Inclusion](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/inclusion), [Diversity](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/diversity), [#WESTevent](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/westevent), [D&I](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/di), [STEM Women](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/stem-women) ## [Develop Your Personal Brand to Manage a Career Built For You](https://info.westorg.org/blog/develop-your-personal-brand-to-manage-a-career-built-for-you) Posted by [Courtney Cyron](https://info.westorg.org/blog/author/courtney-cyron) on Apr 4, 2024 10:32:34 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://info.westorg.org/hubfs/2024-04-10%202x1.jpg) ](https://info.westorg.org/blog/develop-your-personal-brand-to-manage-a-career-built-for-you) Often we think of our career path as something that happens *to *us. We think in terms of doing what we can to prepare ourselves, but tend to think there’s only so much we can control. By thinking with such a scarcity mindset, we’re setting ourselves up for a career that we endure as long as we have to and then retire as soon as possible. The good news is: we don’t have to live like that. We can learn to create a personal brand and use that brand to market ourselves in a way that allows us to take charge of our careers and create a career path built *for *us.  [Read More](https://info.westorg.org/blog/develop-your-personal-brand-to-manage-a-career-built-for-you) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://info.westorg.org/blog/develop-your-personal-brand-to-manage-a-career-built-for-you#comments-listing) Topics: [Career](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/career), [Communication](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/communication), [Resources](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/resources), [Influence](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/influence), [Career Path](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/career-path), [Self-Awareness](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/self-awareness), [Confidence](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/confidence), [Personal Branding](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/personal-branding), [Challenges](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/challenges), [Career Development](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/career-development), [Influence Without Authority](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/influence-without-authority), [#WESTevent](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/westevent), [Identity](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/identity), [Hiring Women in STEM](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/hiring-women-in-stem) ## [Mapping Your Career With Confidence](https://info.westorg.org/blog/mapping-your-career-with-confidence) Posted by [Courtney Cyron](https://info.westorg.org/blog/author/courtney-cyron) on Mar 5, 2024 6:32:35 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://info.westorg.org/hubfs/2024-03-12%202x1-1.jpg) ](https://info.westorg.org/blog/mapping-your-career-with-confidence) Where do you see yourself in five years? Ten years? Better yet, do you know why you see yourself there or what it’s going to take to get there? While these are good questions to ask yourself, it leaves a few important details out. How do your strengths, interests, passions, motivations, and work-life balance goals fit into your career plans? [Read More](https://info.westorg.org/blog/mapping-your-career-with-confidence) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://info.westorg.org/blog/mapping-your-career-with-confidence#comments-listing) Topics: [Leadership](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/leadership), [Career](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/career), [Change](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/change), [Career Path](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/career-path), [Leading Ourselves](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/leading-ourselves), [Self-Awareness](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/self-awareness), [Career Development](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/career-development), [Roadmap](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/roadmap), [Career Possibilities](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/career-possibilities), [New Opportunities](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/new-opportunities), [Self-Reflection](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/self-reflection), [#WESTevent](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/westevent) ## [Stop Wondering & Start Living Into Your Wonder](https://info.westorg.org/blog/stop-wondering-start-living-into-your-wonder) Posted by [Courtney Cyron](https://info.westorg.org/blog/author/courtney-cyron) on Jan 10, 2024 2:51:43 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://info.westorg.org/hubfs/2024-01-17%20Wake%20Up%20%26%20Wondershift%202x1.jpg) ](https://info.westorg.org/blog/stop-wondering-start-living-into-your-wonder) When we stop to set goals, especially around the new year, we typically start with a vision of who we want to become, what we want to do, or how we want to improve. Then we’re often left wondering how to achieve those goals. If you’re ready to move your goals out of the wondering stage and into the action stage, you won’t want to miss Judy Goldberg’s upcoming workshop: “Wake Up & Wondershift: A Journey to Personal Transformation.” [Read More](https://info.westorg.org/blog/stop-wondering-start-living-into-your-wonder) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://info.westorg.org/blog/stop-wondering-start-living-into-your-wonder#comments-listing) Topics: [Boston](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/boston), [Community](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/community), [Inspiration](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/inspiration), [Career Path](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/career-path), [Self-Awareness](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/self-awareness), [Confidence](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/confidence), [Personal Branding](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/personal-branding), [Challenges](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/challenges), [Career Development](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/career-development), [Empowerment](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/empowerment), [Self-Reflection](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/self-reflection), [#WESTevent](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/westevent), [Purpose](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/purpose), [Identity](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/identity) ## [Building More Than Just a Professional Network at WoW Events](https://info.westorg.org/blog/building-more-than-just-a-professional-network-at-wow-events) Posted by [Courtney Cyron](https://info.westorg.org/blog/author/courtney-cyron) on Aug 7, 2023 3:00:38 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://info.westorg.org/hubfs/2023-08-16%20WoW%202x1.jpg) ](https://info.westorg.org/blog/building-more-than-just-a-professional-network-at-wow-events) About a year ago, WEST launched what has become one of our most popular series: WoW - WEST on Wednesdays Networking. These events are approximately once per month, with each event usually having a sponsor host in their company’s space. This constant moving of the event allows for a different atmosphere and new people to network with each time. The atmosphere, appetizers, and drinks are all great reasons to attend, but the real value lies within the community that gathers together for each event. “I love when corporations in the heart of the innovation hub here in Cambridge/Boston generously provide their locations. The inspirational surroundings help create a vibrant atmosphere that fosters both professional and personal conversations. Having been a WEST virtual mentor this past year, I particularly enjoyed meeting some of my mentees and fellow mentors at the events, helping to strengthen those relationships,” shares Jocelyn Dunphy, WEST Member.  [Read More](https://info.westorg.org/blog/building-more-than-just-a-professional-network-at-wow-events) 1 Comment [Click here to read/write comments](https://info.westorg.org/blog/building-more-than-just-a-professional-network-at-wow-events#comments-listing) Topics: [STEM](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/stem), [Boston](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/boston), [Communication](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/communication), [Community](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/community), [Networking](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/networking), [Relationships](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/relationships), [Career Path](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/career-path), [Career Development](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/career-development), [New Opportunities](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/new-opportunities), [#WESTevent](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/westevent) ## [AAPI Women in STEM You Should Know About](https://info.westorg.org/blog/aapi-women-in-stem-you-should-know-about) Posted by [Courtney Cyron](https://info.westorg.org/blog/author/courtney-cyron) on May 30, 2023 12:56:11 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://info.westorg.org/hubfs/Wardiere%20Inc.%20(10%20%C3%97%205%20in).jpg) ](https://info.westorg.org/blog/aapi-women-in-stem-you-should-know-about) The month of May celebrates Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month. WEST's 2022-2023 annual theme is "Strong Women, Strong Science, Strong World," and these women are a perfect example that science knows no geographic or gender-based bounds. Women of Asian and Pacific Islander descent have made, and are currently making huge strides in their fields of study, and are part of the development and discoveries that are constantly changing our world for the better. These are just a few of the innumerable women of Asian or Pacific Islander heritage that have made a huge impact on our world.  [Read More](https://info.westorg.org/blog/aapi-women-in-stem-you-should-know-about) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://info.westorg.org/blog/aapi-women-in-stem-you-should-know-about#comments-listing) Topics: [Leadership](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/leadership), [Gender Balance, STEM](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/gender-balance-stem), [Gender Balance](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/gender-balance), [Community](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/community), [Inspiration](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/inspiration), [Career Path](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/career-path), [Gender Pay Gap](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/gender-pay-gap), [Confidence](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/confidence), [Career Possibilities](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/career-possibilities), [Diversity](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/diversity), [D&I](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/di), [Gender Parity](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/gender-parity), [Hiring Women in STEM](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/hiring-women-in-stem) [All posts](https://info.westorg.org/blog/all) [Next](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/career-path/page/2) ### Subscribe to Email Updates ### Recent Posts ### Posts by Topic - 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