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Job-Searching When You Keep Getting Rejected
You’ve probably been hearing a lot about The Big Quit, but what if you’ve been out of work for a long time and really need a job? Where are all those opportunities? The first thing to know is that this Great Resignation isn’t hitting all industries equally. Somewhat unsurprisingly, the areas with the largest…
DetailsGetting your productive groove back
Happy new year! How is the start of 2022 for you? If you’re struggling to get back into your groove, you’re not alone. Returning to a state of productivity after time off isn’t easy anytime, but it’s especially complicated in years like this. I’ve even noticed that the cooking channels aren’t showing their normal resolution-focused…
DetailsHow to relax for the holidays
It’s almost time for my winter break and I’m getting excited! Do the holidays fill you with stress or do you spend a busy but fun time with loved ones? Either way, I encourage you to get in as much rest and relaxation as you can. To that end, here are a few tips to…
DetailsHow to overcome obstacles
Have you heard of WOOP? I think it’s pretty dang fabulous. It’s a science-based way to get what you want in life, from a satisfying career path to weight loss to changing bad habits. It’s an acronym: Wish, Outcome, Obstacle, Plan. In other words, it’s not magical thinking or “manifesting” or anything like that. …
DetailsHolidays stressing you out?
Here are some tips for getting through the season with your sanity, and with your job or job-search in one piece.
LinkedIn tips: should you be visibly open to work?
LinkedIn basics Does the “open to work” LinkedIn banner hurt your chances or make you look desperate? This is a topic of hot debate these days. I’ve always been of the opinion that it doesn’t hurt you, and, in fact makes you more visible to recruiters. I base my opinion on numerous conversations I’ve…
DetailsUnsolicited Advice
Unsolicited advice is also usually unwanted and unwarranted, hurtful, and super irritating. But what can you do when you get some? Here are some tips for coping in the immediate term, and for stopping it from happening.
Remember your resume audience
One thing to keep in mind is your particular audience for the resume. For example, you’ll want to be sure you’re layering in the appropriate jargon and terminology for your field, and you’ll also want to get a sense of how long resumes typically are for your industry. But don’t panic if you don’t…
DetailsTake a little time off
Happy Thanksgiving to my fellow Americans! And to my fellow world citizens who aren’t American, happy rest of your week. I’m taking a long weekend starting this afternoon, and I hope you can, as well.