I’ve always been a “don’t read the comments” person, but I recently read a social media opinion piece that was immediately followed by a cruel comment that I saw without intending to. It read, with my apologies for the language, “When they get to vote, they go full retard.” My immediate desire was to…
DetailsLet’s face it: there’s a lot going on right now, and you’re not alone if you’re overwhelmed with all of it, especially if you’re also looking for a job. How can you keep things moving? The first thing to remember is to curate the news you consume. You want to be informed, of…
DetailsAs anyone who’s been looking for work these days can tell you, it’s a really tough job market! What if, like so many of us, you really need an income, ASAP? Enter the stopgap job! You can also think of these as just-for-now jobs or, as one friend calls them, serving-their-purpose jobs. The…
DetailsHave you ever been asked to interview for a job you don’t want? Whether you accept the interview and how you approach it will vary depending on your situation. Situation 1: You Need a Job If you’re in that place of simply needing employment of any kind, prepare as you would for any interview. …
DetailsWhether you’re looking for a new job or not, updating your resume is an important task. I try to remember to give mine a review annually, usually during the first week of the new year, though you can also tie your reminders to things like your birthday, a holiday like Memorial Day, the start of…
DetailsInterview top tips: Interviews can be anxiety-provoking. It’s tempting to try to follow every single piece of advice floating around out there, but it’s also impossible. Instead, take on a manageable set of things and really focus on them: Be specific. Tell stories that use “I” language and have a clear beginning, middle, and end. …
DetailsMany people get nervous in interviews. I might even go so far as to say most people. So if you’re one of them, you’re not alone! Here are some tips for increasing your confidence. 1. Research the employer. Learn as much as you can about them—have then been in the news lately? Are they growing?…
DetailsInterviews these days are fraught! You may get asked to do multiple rounds. You might get tested or asked to perform a task beforehand. You may have to get through one of the notorious “one-way” interviews without another human on the other end. It’s a lot! But you’re up to it. Here’s what you need…
DetailsWe had a bit of a gardening accident this week: some weeds had gotten so established and deep-rooted that to dig them up, we wound up killing a beloved old peony. It struck me as an apt analogy for what I’m seeing happen with increasing frequency: one career path ends unceremoniously through things like layoffs,…
DetailsEconomic uncertainty looms, and it’s already impacting many. How can we survive these challenging times? If you have a steady job, start by taking some basic steps: manage your finances as much as you can by creating a budget and trimming where you can. Look into ways to manage debt, including paying things like credit…
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