This is a question I get asked a lot, and the reason I rarely provide an answer is that it really depends. It depends on things like what you want to do, where you live, what salary ranges you’re seeking, and how you like to interact with job boards. That said, here are boards…
If you’re in the middle of it, you know this. So how can you keep up your energy to keep applying? As with most things, start by paying attention to taking care of yourself. Try to keep a regular schedule even if you don’t have a job. If you do have a job…
Have you ever been a finalist for a role and confidently awaited an offer, only to be told they “went with someone else”? It stinks! And if you were really thinking you’d get that offer, it can be devastating. This is a big part of why I advise people to keep looking for jobs,…
If you’re like most people in this over-extended 21st-century world of work, your do-do list is massive and seems never-ending. How can you make sure to get it all done? My strategy may not work for you, but here’s what I do: I live and die by my calendar. Everything in my world…
Now that we’re clear on when to hand in your resignation, how the heck do you do it? As was true of the when question, the truth is that it depends. If your office is small enough that you interact with your bosses frequently, you will want to get on your supervisor’s calendar and…
When is it time to hand in your resignation? As is so often the case, that depends. Have you gotten a job offer? Are you about to get a job offer? Do you hate your job? Let’s start at the top. If you have a job offer, in writing, complete with a signed…
Did you make a resolution this year, or even just a decision about your career? Right about this week, we can start to feel less focused on those goals. But don’t let them slip away! The ritual of promising yourself change at a specific time is important, whether it’s a new year, a birthday,…
Are you back at full capacity? This is a great time of year to do lots of those annoying little things like updating your resume and LinkedIn profile. I like to set the beginning of the year for those tasks because it’s easy to remember, and because things are still getting settled after the holidays…
Happy 2024! Although the lunar year doesn’t start until February 10, I will follow the Japanese calendar and wish you a happy new year anyway. 2024 will be the Year of the Wood Dragon, which is believed to be a time to foster growth, progress, and abundance. According to some, this year will be…
If you’ve landed a job for the holidays, congratulations! Seasonal jobs can be a great stopgap and some welcome income at what is, for many of us, an expensive time of year. But what if you find that you really like the job and want to keep it even after the holidays? First…