How do you address gaps in your resume? There are a lot of reasons there might be a period without paid experience in your work history: a health issue, world travel, family care, struggling to find something after a layoff. A generation or so ago, that gap could cause huge problems for future employment,…
Have you ever felt confused by the salutation to use in a formal communication with a woman you don’t know? Although there are many confounding factors, a woman is Ms. So-and-So in formal situations. This is a comparatively new salutation (certainly not as new as Mx.—more on that on Friday) that came about because of…
Do you hate networking? A lot of people do, but it’s one of the most powerful things you can do to drive your career. For reluctant networkers, just the word makes them think of stilted conversations and awkward exchanges of business cards and sweaty handshakes. But I promise it doesn’t have to be that…
Have you ever wondered what role luck plays in the job-search? The truth is, it’s a very real factor, but luck is also something that you can work to maximize. In career circles, this is often called planned happenstance. It’s not magical thinking or manifesting or anything like that. It’s just sort of getting yourself…
Are you in a job-search slump? It may be time to retool! Have you found yourself looking for jobs less often, failing to get it together to apply for things, and just generally feeling disheartened by the process of looking for work? Slumps like this are normal but they stink. So if you’re in…
In honor of Valentine’s Day, today’s post is all about love! Not candy hearts and romantic poetry, mind you, but the kind of love you get when you truly enjoy your job. Not everyone needs or even wants to love what they do, but if you do, you’re not alone. Many of us find…
Are you finding yourself with a big case of the work blahs? You may be going through a slump! But you can survive it if you follow these tips.
Is it getting harder to get out of bed in the morning? Do you feel stuck? Do you spend time thinking about calling in “sick”? It can be hard to tell if you’re just having a bit of a slump or if it’s actually time to leave your job. First, start by thinking about…
Have you ever reached out to someone, sent your direct scheduling link, and then not heard back? Here’s why. When you’re asking for someone’s time and help, it’s very poor etiquette to ask that person to fit into your schedule. Imagine calling a plumber, for instance and then asking that person to…
If you’ve been looking for work for a long time, you may very well be feeling quite anxious right about now. And when you do get an interview, chances are good that that anxiety comes out, putting you in something of a catch-22: you really need a job but you can’t land a job because…