If you’re like most people I know, you sometimes feel like a fraud or a disappointment to your loved ones. This feeling is pretty normal, but it’s also absolutely untrue. The truth is that success is a) not particularly linear, and b) something nobody else gets to define for you. That means that your interesting…
Have you ever had to take a job just to make ends meet? Are you in that situation now? I promise I’m not being patronizing when I say that I see that as a very noble reason to work. I truly do! You’re doing what you need to do in order to take care of…
I often hear people who have been laid off talking about having been fired, so I wanted to address that today, because the two are not the same. A firing is something that happens to you, in particular, because you weren’t meeting expectations, a manager didn’t like you, they think you’ve done something illegal,…
The holidays can be a great time to rest, relax, and refresh for the new year, but if you’re between jobs, they can also be really stressful!
What to do if you get laid off Being laid off stinks! It’s such a terrible feeling. But if it happens to you, you’re not powerless. Here are some steps you can take to move toward a new job and a better future. · Mourn. It’s okay to grieve the loss, and to acknowledge…
Losing your job can be frightening and upsetting. But there are absolutely ways to deal with it! Watch this week’s video for tips!
This seems to be The Summer of Loss—I’ve had to say goodbye to a beloved dog and two friends who were far too young to die, and I know so many people who are mourning the loss of a job or relationship or health or a loved one that I’ve almost lost track. I…
Losing your job for any reason is a terrible feeling. Even when it’s something that isn’t remotely your fault, like the business closing or making layoffs, it still feels terrible. If you find yourself in that position, the first thing to know is that this is not a mark against you. Most employers understand…
Are you intimidated by on-camera job interviews? Watch on! These tips will help you be polished, professional, and generally awesome on camera.
Be nicer to yourself!