Like many of you, I was both appalled and unsurprised by last week’s Supreme Court decision that says my freedom and autonomy matter less than a cis man’s. And like a lot of you, I have spent the time since then pondering what this means, both in the immediate future and in terms of other…
Can you leave a job if you don’t have another one lined up? I know that the common wisdom is that this is to be avoided at all costs, and there still is some truth to it, since employers tend to be more suspicious of people who don’t have jobs. However, there are circumstances…
After so many of us have had the chance to work from home, a lot of my clients are asking how they can keep doing this even if they change jobs. Many workplaces are anxious to return to “normal,” but at the same time, many employees have learned to love the flexibility, lack of…
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…
Looking for remote work? Here are some tips. The first thing you’ll want to do, of course, is to learn if your industry (or chosen industry if it’s new to you) actually does remote work. There are lots of opportunities in some fields, and not many in others. If you’re struggling to find…
Are you in a career transition now, wondering how to make a change and still have money for things like rent and food? A contract job might be an option for you. Contract jobs are generally short-term and project-focused. For example, a company might need some extra help as they transition to a new…
Any job-seeker has probably run into some pretty questionable posts, and probably gotten some even more questionable emails or texts from “employers” interested in hiring you. How can you tell if these are real or fake? Here are some things to watch out for: You can’t find info on the job elsewhere. I also advise…
I just got this warning from the Better Business Bureau: New job asked you to interview via app? Be careful Whenever the economy threatens to take a dip, scammers love to bring back the good old employment scams. BBB Scam Tracker has gotten multiple reports of a new job scam twist that involves downloading a messaging app. How…
The job-search can be a challenging process, and can lead to some pretty big emotions. Cognitive behavioral therapists talk about the cognitive triangle: Your thoughts, which can include things like, “I’ll never get this job” or, “I’m a failure,” lead you to feel things like self-doubt and anxiety. Then, hearing that feedback and feeling those…
Have you ever had a great informational interview with someone and then not known what to do next? I think these points of etiquette are especially tricky now, because some of us (including me!) have forgotten a bit of how to people. So if you’re wondering about next steps after an info interview, here you…