First days are awkward. You leave for work super early to avoid any chance of being late. You're not sure if you should bring your lunch, what kind of set up they'll have, if you should bring a water bottle or coffee. You don't know where the bathroom is and you don't know anyone in…
While job searching, I've felt strongly that I've pigeonholed myself somewhere that will be pretty hard to get out of. Which made me come to the realization that the first five years of your career are extremely important, and what you learn in those five years will shape the rest of your career. I didn't…
Continue reading ➞ Why The First 5 Years Of Your Career Really Matter
Likes, favorites, retweets, comments, and all those weird emotion things Facebook just added. We live for instant gratification. It's not because we're selfish, it's because of the Internet. It's because we not only have to look great in person but we also have to look great online. There is more than one impression to make…
Unemployment really makes you struggle with your value and self-worth, especially as time passes. It may seem like you should take any job that comes your way, it's something I've struggled with during the process. I've applied to jobs that need way less experience than I have, pay way less than I was paid before.…
Continue reading ➞ Knowing Your Worth – Even When You’re Unemployed
1. Cry about itOh yea, I cried. I silently sobbed when they told me my position was eliminated, I cried every time someone said something nice to me. Just feel all your feelings because it sucks and you deserve to let it out. 2. Cut the tiesWhen you get laid off, your company is pretty…
Applying to jobs comes with a whole lot of imposter syndrome. I often scroll through jobs in my field and see one or two bullet points in job listings that I don’t completely understand and makes me wonder if I would be even qualified at all. How have I worked in communications for five years…
When stay at home orders first started, I was one of those people who was probably doing too much. I was trying to fill my time, trying new hobbies, working out more, working more, reading more, and just checking things off the list. I was actively doing things to feel more productive. I would get…
When someone says to me a year like 2012, I think oh that wasn't long ago. It was just a year or two back, right? But in 2012, I was in my freshman year of college. 2012 was 8 years ago which actually is a lot. I can't believe how much time has passed since…
I don't want to speak for all millennials, but I think we view careers a little differently than the older generations. When I first got out of college, all I knew is that I needed to get a job. I took what I could get but it was really entry-level and I knew I could…
When I was in high school, if you asked me what I did for fun I could name a few things. I liked reading, writing, going to concerts, and hanging out with some of my friends. If you asked me what I did for fun in college I would say I like getting drunk with…
