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  • Job Burnout … and what to do about it

    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…

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  • 6 Causes of Burnout, and How to Avoid Them

    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…

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  • What is a Resume, Really?

    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…

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  • 7 Self-Care Strategies To Land Your Dream Career

    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…

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  • One Question to Ask at the Start of Your Job Search

    Interested in watching instead of reading? (If not, the text is below the video.) It has finally happened! Someone sent me a pitch video! Let’s back up. What is the most common method people use to find a new job? They start with frustration at their current job situation. Maybe there was a bad meeting,…

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  • So often I hear, “There just aren’t any positions for me.” I get it!However, the “traditional” approach of finding a position, simply doesn’t work efficiently any more. Things have changed, LinkedIn and Indeed used to be a super easy way to get in front of hiring managers. But, when things are easy, TONS of people…

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  • Burnout Assessment

    Burnout Assessment

    Look at the photo below. What is the woman thinking? A. Hmmm, interesting point. I wonder if he has considered the latest research finding by Jacobson and Elle. B. Doesn’t he know that pointing is offensive in some cultures. He really shouldn’t be pointing. C. Whoa! He was talking this whole time and I completely…

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