Since 2019, I have maintained my blog with updated posts related to job searching and personal development. I used to sit at my laptop for 7 or 8 hours a day, trying to brainstorm topics, while writing cover letters for
Tag: personal development
Why Am I Afraid of Elevating My Job Title: Evaluating My Ambitions
As I jump back into the search, after taking some time away from that field, I want to confront these fears head-on so I can move on — and evaluate other people’s perceptions of my ambitions. I am exploring the fears I
Why Am I Afraid of Elevating My Job Title: Feeling a Bit Rusty
As I jump back into the search, I’m feeling rusty. And I’m confident I need to work on this before I get any job back in this field. I am exploring the fears I face as I continue my job
JOMO: The Joy of Missing Out
Adopting a JOMO attitude can help you become a better manager and leader. Learn skills on adopting a JOMO attitude today! I am always looking for new ways to describe my leadership or supervision style – and its limitations. Last
Why Am I Afraid of Elevating My Job Title: Replacing the Negative Feedback
I am exploring the fears I face as I continue my job search in a field I have worked in for the last 20 years: replacing negative feedback. I am exploring the fears I face as I continue my job search in a field
Why Am I Afraid of Elevating My Job Title to Match My Skills: Exploring My Fears
My recent job search has revealed a number of issues, which prompts exploring my fears related to applying for more senior level jobs. Originally, I was going to compose a post about how to switch up my job search strategies.
I Quit! Talking about Job Loss at Interviews
Learn strategies to answer questions about your job losses at interviews, especially when you have quit or were fired. Last month, I shared a quandary I faced: do I stay at or leave a job that conflicted with my values.
Do I Stay or Do I Go?
During my own onboarding experience, I explore recommendations on evaluating workplace values alignment I have sat on this post for some time now. I have chronicled my job search woes and excitements over the last three years. Putting my thoughts