Mindfulness is our ability to be present, aware of where we are and what we’re doing, and not overly reactive or overwhelmed by what’s going on around us. It can be seen as a spiritual practice, but it isn’t tied to a religion or belief, so it’s something anyone can practice easily. Whenever you bring…
I started with the quote from “2001: A Space Odyssey” because I know there’s a lot of hand-wringing about whether AI is going to replace us all, but don’t worry, we’re not turning things over to HAL just yet. In fact, where we are now, AI can be a really useful tool, especially for those…
“All I want is what I have coming to me. All I want is my fair share.” The line is Sally’s in “A Charlie Brown Christmas,” and I wish we all had a piece of her attitude. Asking for what we want at work can be hard and can feel confrontational, but it’s a great…
I just got this scam warning from BBB and wanted to share it: Job hunting? Stay alert to resume formatting scams To find the job of your dreams, you need a well-crafted resume, right? According to recent Scam Tracker reports, con artists have devised yet another way to trick job seekers out of money and personal information.…
Been interviewed recently? Had a great info interview? Gotten an introduction to someone helpful? It’s time to write a thank-you! This can be one of those deceptively simple tasks. We’ve all written thank-yous before, right? But it’s somehow different when it’s for something professional—more intimidating, less clear, a bit more overwhelming. Here’s…
Did you read that opinion piece by the student who loathed her study abroad time in Florence? It’s been controversial, as you can imagine, with people commenting on her entitlement and so forth. But what it made me think of is flexibility. My first experience overseas was a summer I spent in Japan with…
Sometimes, it can just take forever to find a new job. This is especially true when you don’t have something stable. How can you keep your spirits up (and your bills paid!) while you’re searching? First off, don’t compare this search to anything pre-Covid. Changes since the start of the pandemic are deep and…
Were you as excited as I was about “Everything Everywhere All at Once” making such a clean sweep at the Oscars? Part of my excitement, of course, was that, as an Asian American, I felt very validated and visible, which was very much not the case for most of my life. (Though I will forever…
Do you need a fancy resume with colors, call-out boxes, and bar charts? Or should your resume be plain and straightforward? There are lots of opinions on the subject, but mine has always been that content is king. In other words, I favor a classic, simple style of resume that highlights your accomplishments and…
It’s a horrifying moment, but you CAN recover!