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…
What role does luck play when you’re looking for a new job and how can you find more luck? Here’s a video!
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…
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…
If you’re struggling to find help in your job-search, a career counselor or coach might be great for you. Here are some tips on choosing someone to work with.
You’ve probably been hearing a lot about The Big Quit, but what if you’ve been out of work for a long time and really need a job? Where are all those opportunities? The first thing to know is that this Great Resignation isn’t hitting all industries equally. Somewhat unsurprisingly, the areas with the largest…
Have you heard of WOOP? I think it’s pretty dang fabulous. It’s a science-based way to get what you want in life, from a satisfying career path to weight loss to changing bad habits. It’s an acronym: Wish, Outcome, Obstacle, Plan. In other words, it’s not magical thinking or “manifesting” or anything like that. …
LinkedIn basics Does the “open to work” LinkedIn banner hurt your chances or make you look desperate? This is a topic of hot debate these days. I’ve always been of the opinion that it doesn’t hurt you, and, in fact makes you more visible to recruiters. I base my opinion on numerous conversations I’ve…
It’s not your fault! Job postings ask for every single qualification possible, but that doesn’t mean you’re unemployable or that there’s no hope for you. Watch this video and then read about writing pain letters. Still have questions? Email me at [email protected]!