Finally, if you’ve lost your job, do be sure to hit the job boards and look into finding recruiters. The temptation is often to do this first, and while that won’t hurt you, I list it last for a reason. Most career experts agree that many jobs aren’t ever posted on the boards, so we…
Now that you’ve got your network working for you, it’s time to tackle updating your resume and social media profiles. Take small steps toward each of these—it’s a lot, and the work can be emotional. Update your resume with extra attention to what you accomplished in your last job. If you’ve left on less-than-stellar…
After you’ve lost your job, the third step to take is the one you know is coming, and I’m sorry to beat you over the head with it, but it’s important. Yes, it’s time to network. This doesn’t have to be painful, and it doesn’t have to be immediate. Give yourself a little…
The second thing to do if you’ve lost your job is to make sure you’re eligible for unemployment. In most places, you’re eligible if you lost your job through no fault of your own, though specifically what that means varies considerably from state to state. Whatever your employer tells you, be sure you check your…
The first thing to do if you lose your job is to determine what the official reason is. Have you been laid off? Fired? Quit? These are important distinctions that will have a big impact on your next steps, so take the time to take the time to learn what the official record will…
A friend and I gave a presentation on mental health today to a group of bright young STEM students in high school and college, and that got me thinking about the state we’re all in right now, and some ways we can handle it. I don’t know about you, but I’m finding that things…
It’s okay not to be okay. If you’re feeling anxious, depressed, helpless, frustrated, lonely, or just grumpy, you’re not alone. Almost everyone I’ve talked to, from friends and family to clients, is struggling with some aspect of mental health, from poor sleep to different eating habits. I find I’m craving, and eating, more junk…
I don’t know about you, but I find it all too easy to go to my place of comfort, learning new stuff. I’ve always been comfortable in those academic spaces, but there’s a danger there of getting stuck and not taking action. So look through these resources, but don’t stop there! Instead of learning…
Networking can be overwhelming, but it doesn’t have to be. And since networking online is our only option right now, it’s that much more important to be aware of your digital presence. Here’s a helpful graphic from LiveCareer below with tips on how to make the most of networking online. (The image shows up as…
What should you do if someone makes a racist joke or a sexist comment? Confronting these things can be among the most uncomfortable things you’ll ever have to do, but I feel that it’s more important than ever to stand up. There are lots of articles and free online courses on bystander intervention, and…