These articles came up amongst my resume writer group recently, and given how much we as career coaches and resume writers are sitting in front of a computer, it created some lively discussion! The Health Hazards of Sitting Sitting Will Kill You, Even If You Exercise Why … [Read more...] about Sitting During Your Job Search Too Much?
Stress
You’re Stuck. You’ve Got a “Block.” Why?
I’ve had a couple of conversations with job seekers who are feeling stuck in their job search. Recently, I’ve gone through my own period of “stuck-ness.” Except I keep calling it a “block.” Stuck. Blocked. Have you noticed the similarities between these words and … [Read more...] about You’re Stuck. You’ve Got a “Block.” Why?
Always, Always, ALWAYS take the High Road
I was having a talk with a client recently, who was dealing with a difficult exit out of her current position. She was quite worried about how to handle her exit interview, and what to do if it became “contentious.” For this particular situation, I described it to her as if we … [Read more...] about Always, Always, ALWAYS take the High Road
Dealing With Job Search Stress
I recently read an article, 4 Ways to Minimize Job Hunt Stress, and it made me think of the stressful times we are dealing with lately. Even those that have jobs are feeling the strain. Their tips were: 1. Listen To Music 2. Go Somewhere Different 3. Join A Class In Your … [Read more...] about Dealing With Job Search Stress
Take Care of Yourself – Sleep During the Job Search Process
Today I was reading this article, “Cheating Ourselves of Sleep.” In addition to the multitude of health problems associated with lack of sleep, there are also mental challenges as well. Some of the most insidious effects of too little sleep involve mental processes like … [Read more...] about Take Care of Yourself – Sleep During the Job Search Process
