Who are you at work? Are you your true self, or do you engage in some sort of code-switching when you’re working? People of color are very familiar with code-switching, but if you’re White, the term may be new to you. Essentially, it’s how someone from an underrepresented population changes behaviors to better fit the…
DetailsNow that you’ve done your research about what to expect from the interview, who the employer is, and what you bring to them, it’s time to get ready for the interview itself. Interviews most typically follow a basic format: warming up, the serious questions, and wrapping up. Don’t dismiss any of these as unimportant, though! …
DetailsWell, here we are in late May of 2021. The economy is showing signs of recovery but things are still tough. But, as always, I like to focus on what we can change instead of what we can’t, and the good news is that we talked about resumes last week, so yours should be in…
DetailsLead your resume with a skills section. This sets s strong tone for the whole document, and lets people know right away. As I’ve mentioned before, the first people to read your application materials will probably be people from HR or from various other departments at the organization, so summarizing what you offer lets them…
DetailsNow that you have a lovely profile built for yourself, you can start using it to help you in your job-search. If you’re actively looking for something new and aren’t going to get grief from a current employer, you can easily add an “open to work” banner to your photo. To do that, just…
DetailsIf you’re looking for a new career path, it can be hard to know what salary range you should be aiming for. While there are lots of factors to that answer, a good starting place can be to figure out what it really costs you to live comfortably. Here are some budgeting tips, but also…
DetailsEveryone says you should use LinkedIn, and depending on your industry, it can play a huge role in your job search. But how can you make the best use of the dang thing? First off, I always say not to bother with Premium. Just create a free account for yourself and throw some content…
DetailsI know, I know, this topic seems done to death. Google “resume basics” and you’ll thousands of results, but how on earth are you supposed to know who the writers are and whether you can trust their advice? I’m here to help! I actually read up on this stuff for funsies, and follow the…
DetailsIt’s been quite a few days, hasn’t it? It’s important to remember to take care of yourself, especially when things are hard.
Hyun Jung Grant Xiaojie Emily Tan Daoyou Feng Soon Chung Park Yong Ae Yue Suncha Kim Delaina Ashley Yaun Gonzalez Paul Andre Michels Pak Ho Vicha Ratanapakdee Juanito Falcon Vincent Chin Though I doubt it, I hope some of these names are familiar to you. These are people killed in hate crimes against…
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