-
I often suggest to job seekers to take a break from scrolling job boards, and instead start with companies that you would absolutely LOVE to work with, that have a mission or project that you would be excited to be a part of. Sometimes then, especially if the job seeker has experienced burnout, it is…
-
How do you find out exactly what company is right for you? And how do you know for sure? How do you find open positions without Indeed? Find out here. MISTAKE #4: GOING IT ALONE People around you know that you hate your job. And if I were to ask them what you want to…
-
Job boards are great – and terrible. Unless you do this essential step first. Want a new job? Start here and save your time for more effective things! MISTAKE #2: STARING AT JOB BOARDS We have all done it before. You want a new job, so you pull up Indeed, or Craigslist, or any of…
-
You know what you hate, don’t want, and won’t tolerate at work. Now how do you find a better job and career path, that you know is right? Here’s how. MISTAKE #3: You are focused on JUST GETTING OUT OF THERE!! You don’t care what you do next, you just can’t stay here. It makes…
-
All you need is a bit of guidance … and to stop making the mistakes that are holding you back in your new job and career search. Here’s a simple fix! MISTAKE #1: LISTENING TO EVERYONE ELSE You sit at home, at work, in the car. You wonder, “What am I supposed to be doing…
-
For some reason, this new setup of items (all of which have been on my desk for months), seemed to speak to me today. I set these up this morning, and only now had some feelings about it. I feel like I am Ernie, with a big ol’ drum, making my own way in my…
-
Burnout is caused by a combination of thoughts and environmental stressors. Here are the top 3 ways to begin to remove the harmful effects of burnout. *WHAT EXACTLY IS BURNOUT? * Burnout is the experience of feeling completely drained. This can mean physically exhausted, mentally tired, emotionally spent, and often with a heavy layer of…
-
Please check out this article, posted on Harvard Business Review. I think it does a great job of articulating the contributing factors towards burnout. I have had all 6, at the same time. Not ok. Many of my clients come with a combo of #2, #5, and most often #6. I think maybe my favorite…
-
Take a deep breath. Open your resume document and scan through what you have written. Now, pick one position at a time, and think about what you actually enjoyed doing at the position. What value did you bring to the company? What value dod you bring to the customer? What value did you get from…
-
It’s true, you really can get that dream career. AND, starting here, with these simple, straightforward self-care practices, is the fastest way to getting what you want. (I know this for sure!) 1.Hit Pause. You’ve been busy, I know you have. Scrolling job boards, reading up on common interview questions, and generally stressing how you…
