Choosing a career path can be so overwhelming! Where do you even start looking? Sure, we all know what elementary school teachers and doctors and cops do, but what about everything else? Well, start by taking a nice deep breath. Then, when you’re in a good headspace, try a free online career assessment…
DetailsDid you choose your career or did you just happen into it? Many people I work with who report “falling into” a job did so because they couldn’t choose what they wanted to be when they grew up. They had Career FOMO (CaFOMO?), which, annoyingly, lead to no career path at all. But don’t…
DetailsSo now you understand what networking really is and how it works. What should you do when someone you’ve reached out to is happy to grant you an informational interview? Well, first, celebrate! It’s a great step forward, regardless of whether you ultimately choose that field or not. Second, think about what…
DetailsI frequently hear people complain that they’re trying to network but the hiring managers they reach out to never respond. Or that none of the people they’ve reached out to have any job openings. Or that they don’t know anyone in the field they want. Are you guilty of these? The main misconception…
DetailsNow that we’ve covered why it’s important to network, let’s dig in on how to do it. The most obvious starting point is networking events. These can be good if you enjoy socializing, but they can also be daunting. If you choose to do some of this sort of networking, prepare for the…
DetailsPeople say it all the time: it’s not what you know, it’s who you know! And to some extent, that’s true. It’s not the whole story, of course. You do still need to have some skills and knowledge to get into a new role. But even with expertise and mad accomplishments in your background,…
DetailsYou’ve probably seen the advice floating around that you should have a 30-second commercial or elevator pitch ready do go, but what does that even mean? Basically, it’s just a self-introduction, focused on what you can bring to the employer or customer. Some people call this your personal brand (and some people feel a…
DetailsDo you get anxious before a job interview? You’re not alone! Even confident interviewees sometimes have apprehension in the process, and some interviewers seem to go out of their way to make our fears worse. So here are some tips and tricks for handling things gracefully. Get ready. This means to know…
DetailsIs there anything worse than a long, drawn-out job search? It’s disheartening and frustrating and tinged with anxiety. Here are some tips for staying motivated. First of all, I like to think of each application as a book. You can open one and apply, interview, network with people in the organization, etc., and when…
DetailsWe’ve all been there—the workload grows and grows, and suddenly it’s too much! How can you ask for help while maintaining your professional credibility? It’s actually easier than you might think. If you reflect on the times you’ve been asked to help someone else, you’ll probably recall that, if the person was otherwise competent,…
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