How to Stay Chill Before An Interview: Karen Cecilio's Advice
Karen Cecilio knows an interview is stressful for a job-seeker. Read her advice on successfully preparing your emotions and your outfit.
Design an Awesome Life Instead of Following your Passion
You can find and do what you’re passionate about and make a living doing something meaningful without assuming they all have to be wrapped up in one. We call this designing your life.
Frenzied Activity vs. Momentum in Your Job Search
Doing a bunch of random, job-search activities may feel better than doing nothing, but it won't move you closer to your career goal.
What to Consider Before Quitting Your Job
When you’re in a job you hate, it’s very tempting to quit even before you have something else lined up. Here's what to consider first:
The importance of a clear framework when choosing a career
If you target a company or industry before discovery your desired job elements, you will limit opportunities and lengthen your search time.
Is it OK to consider another offer soon after you start a job?
What if your second choice employer offers a job after you've started another job? Should you consider the offer from your first choice?
How You Can Assess a Company’s Culture
Company culture is “the way we do things around here.” Here are some tips for how you can assess an office culture during your job search.
What if you're last year's graduate in this year's job search?
Instead of wasting your time; shift your job search to start with discovering important information about what makes you happy.
Does Your Career Spark Joy? Take the QUIZ….
The question - "Does it spark joy?" - can be just as useful when considering your career as it can be when thinking about your possessions.
Be Intentional about Your Career
Reflecting on your desires and methodically researching possibilities allows you to be both true to your values AND have more opportunities.
Before You Get Your Heart Set on a Job, Research the Market Need
Too much reflection can set up unrealistic job expectations. Instead, define market need, so you can find companies that might hire you.