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How to shrug off self doubt
I thrive on productivity. I function best when I have a nonstop go-go-go from the moment my day starts until it ends. Today was 11.5 hours of constant decision-making, working on deliverables, and...
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Job Hunting 101 | Make life easy for your references
If you’ve interviewed well and all parties agree that you’re a good fit for the position, the inevitable reference check is one of the final steps between you and a job offer. And if you can make...
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Job Hunting 101 | Including samples with your application
Depending upon your industry, a portfolio of work may be required for consideration, particularly in creative industries. It gives prospective employers an opportunity to see your style and...
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4 Things About Marisha Pessl and her work
Marisha Pessl reads from her novel Night Film at the William Turner Gallery in Santa Monica, CA Last month saw the release of Marisha Pessl‘s sophomore novel Night Film, a tale of the investigative...
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Favorite Reads of 2013
Is it really that time of year already? I’m tragically behind on my reading quota, though I hope to add a few notches to the reading post over the remaining holidays of the year. Still, there were...
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Job Hunting 101 | Know your competition
Not sure how to transition to a new field? Or how to apply the right industry buzz words to your experience. Can’t afford a resume writer? Get creative. A few months ago, a contact explained how she...
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Job Hunting 101 | Make a splash in the right pond
What cities are the hot beds of activity for your chosen industry? How would you rank those cities in terms of employment competition for your industry? Would you rather be a big fish in a small pond...
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The job hunting tips round up
On the rare occasion I’ve had time to write these past few years, I’ve mostly focused on my tried and true tips when job searching. Obviously, all advice is to be considered against your own unique...
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Favorite Books Read in 2014
© 2010 Enokson, Flickr | CC-BY | via Wylio 2014 was not a banner year for tucking reading into free moments; it was more of year of noodling the big philosophical questions in life. However, I still...
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Landing Interviews Made Simple
I have taken up Toastmasters to work on my public speaking. Below is speech 2 from the competent communicator handbook. I’m a bit of a legend in my social circle for my ability to land job interviews...
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Supporting your work peers during uncertainty
Two suggestions for folks during an especially brutal #layoff and #furlough season: * Write Linkedin recommendations for your coworkers while their contributions are still fresh in mind. Take an hour...
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Laid off but hopeful
Whelp. My turn. I got laid off today. Honestly, it’s been a year of bad news — mom died, caught Covid at her funeral, aunt died, broke my foot — walking, lots of unexpected expenses, got furloughed...
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Free covid tests again available from the federal government
US households can again order a new set of free home #covid tests from the federal government. (Even if you had ordered before.) You will receive 4 tests by mail. Go to http://covidtests.gov
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Adopt, don’t shop for your new family furkid
This holiday season #adoptdontshop. Every breed and age range from puppies to seniors is available at overflowing shelters and rescues that can’t place dogs fast enough. Backyard breeders are pumping...
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QOD | What were your favorite reads of the year?
While I’m typically not one for memoirs, I enjoyed several by survivors of complicated family dynamics this year. Lisa Nikolidakis’s No One Crosses the Wolf intertwines her processing the aftermath...
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Musings on Job Hunting
Random tidbits that might be helpful to someone other than me: When you see someone announcing they’re starting a role at a new company that you are qualified to do — check out their profile to see...
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QOD | Who is your favorite FEMALE STEM rolemodel?
I never missed an episode of The X-Files because… Dana Scully, of course. And the all female Ghostbusters reboot — Kate McKinnon is a comedic treasure — that whole cast showed little girls science is...
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QOD: What have been your best overseas travel destinations?
I’m always in search of a great museum exhibit or gallery show, scoping out any stray Monet in every city I visit. So it makes capital cities a first stop in any new country — or US state, for that...
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on Author intent and sanitizing history
From NZ Herald: “Classic children’s books by author Roald Dahl have been partly rewritten to remove language now deemed too offensive. References to people being “fat” and “ugly” have been removed...
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Will big box closures make way for small business resurgence
Business Insider is reporting that nearly 800 retail locations for major chains are closing this year — from Bed Bath Beyond to Macys to Tuesday Mornings to Walmart. While this is likely a win for...
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