The job-search is so frustrating!
It’s not just you!
Finding a job is a bit like dating
I know that’s corny, but hear me out. First off, there is no such thing as an inherently good job, just as there’s no single person who’s good to date. Some people like active, outdoorsy jobs and some prefer to work indoors. Some want lots of human interaction and some want as little as possible. …
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Working for a bad boss is SO frustrating and so hard! I’ve been there too. I don’t have any easy answers for you, but I do have some tips.
You really shouldn’t hate your job
You shouldn’t hate your job. Which is not to say it’s your fault if you do—we’ve all gotten a lot of mixed messages about work, and most of us have internalized many of those messages without even realizing it. So please allow me to restate that: you should not hate your job. If you do,…
DetailsApply for jobs you want
Only apply for jobs you want. I’ve said it before, and I’ll say it again. It’s a message that bears repeating because so often people get stuck in a pattern of applying for everything they could possibly do, and then they get frustrated because they’re not hearing anything back. But if you’re doing that,…
DetailsInterview anxiety? I hear you!
Here are some tips!
Self-care during quarantine
Well, it’s now been roughly 11 months since we all started our quarantine. How’s yours going? Are you maintaining a semblance of sanity? I’ve been limiting my outings to the necessities: grocery shopping, medical visits, wellness checks for the pooch. In the warmer months, I was able to do some backyard wine visits with friends,…
DetailsPerfectionism: Not Your Friend
So stop seeking it!
Stop seeking perfection
Trying to be perfect is a trap a lot of us fall into, but it’s definitely not healthy. Trying to be perfect is a trap a lot of us fall into, but it’s definitely not healthy. Of course you want your application materials to be free of typos and errors, and naturally you want…
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