How do I leave my current job on good terms?
Leaving a job can be hard. Especially when you have to put in your 2 weeks notice. How will your boss respond? How do you keep from burning bridges? How do you move forward confidently? This post is for you.
How Do I Prepare for a Job Interview?
There are many resources out there for the tasks or steps needed to prep for a job interview. This post is about preparing you mentally and building your confidence for when you walk in. It includes key questions to focus on, exercises to prepare, and skills to develop for when you enter that interview room.
How do I negotiate salary?
When it comes to negotiating salary, many of us don’t know where or how to start. There are countless pieces of advice about what works best. The following post is compiled of the research I have done on this issue. You may read some things that surprise you and others you’ve heard before. However, in this post, I hope to provide you with some practical and easy-to-remember tricks for negotiating pay so that you can walk into that crucial conversation with your employer with confidence.
What is Career Counseling?
It’s normal to wonder about career counseling. Though a common phrase, most of us don’t know what to expect with career counseling. In this post, I outline what Career Counseling is and some of the things you can expect in a typical career counseling session.
I feel stuck in a job I don't like
Many of us seek out jobs that fit the basic needs but rarely take time to seek out dream jobs because it’s hard to believe they exist. In this post, I offer 4 ways to think outside of the box of career exploration to help you find and pursue jobs that really matter to you. Jobs that give you purpose and meaning in life.
Starting a New Habit is Like Spinning Plates
Now that we are into February, how are you doing with your New Years Resolutions? Is it hard to keep new habits going? It’s okay if you’re hitting some obstacles. Starting habits take time and attention and we want to make sure we aren’t starting too many at once. Check out this metaphor to give you a picture of what it looks like to get a few habits going at once.
Should I go back to school?
Many career clients ask me if they should go back to school to get a new job. So if you’re asking yourself the same thing, read on. In this post, I’ll offer insights and tips about how to make this crucial decision for you.
I lost my job. Now what?
What do you do after a sudden job loss? It’s a fair question. We go through so much anxiety and uncertainty nowadays with layoffs being as constant as the seasons. I hope this post can offer you some insight and tips for moving forward after an unexpected job loss.
How do I choose between two great jobs?
Making a decision between 2 job offers can feel hard. In this post, I share a quick 5-step exercise that can help you move down the best career path for you.
A Post For The Entrepreneurial Spirit
For some of us, we long to create our own work. To be our own boss. This post is for those who want to try to create their own business or become an entrepreneur. This blog outlines 3 steps for pursuing a start-up business endeavor.
Anxiety Is Like A Water Tank: A Metaphor
Anxiety leaves us feeling overwhelmed-almost like we are drowning. In this metaphor, I offer insight and resources for managing anxiety and stress to help lower stress levels.
Trust Is Like A Chair: A Metaphor
Trust in relationships is important. But what do we do when trust is broken? In this post, I share a metaphor that highlights what happens when trust is broken and offer a new perspective on what we can do to rebuild trust both with others and within ourselves.
How To Deal With Workplace Burnout
Workplace burnout is common nowadays with so many finding it hard to find balance between work life and home life. While you may also want to seek the support of a counselor or therapist, some of these tips can be starting points for dealing with burnout.
Dear Job Hunter,
Are you trying to change jobs? Find the right job for you? Struggling to make that next career move? This post has resources to help you explore your next career move.