I sat in the audience with 500 people in awe, with a swelling sense of pride. I listened to a courageous woman talk about getting past her own fears and reaching out for help. What I realized was not only how much courage it took her to leave an abusive, dangerous marriage, but even more, how … [Read more...]
Your Resume Gets Only 7 Seconds to Be Seen
Your resume and cover letter give a hiring manager a first impression of you before they’ve even met you. They are incredibly important in the hiring process, and can be the deciding factor in whether you get an interview or not. How can you ensure that you are the shining star amongst the … [Read more...]
How to Answer the Most Dreaded Interview Question
“So, why don’t you tell me a little bit about yourself?” the interviewer asks. For such a simple question, this one is tricky and could be deadly. Where do you even start? Your work experience? Your education? Do you try to show a little personality and tell her about your hobbies? While you find … [Read more...]
Don’t Fall into the Gap – Interview Tips for Explaining Gaps in Your Work History
You finished crafting your resume and are feeling ready to send it out into the world. But there is one problem—this big, glaring gap between February and November 2015 when you were out of work. It just screams, “Look at me, hiring manager! I was unemployed!” Do you mention it, or try to hide it? … [Read more...]
Creating Peace with Self-Compassion
By Kelley Grimes, M.S.W. “If you want to do your best for future generations of humanity, for your friends and family, you must, begin by taking good care of yourself.” ~Tarthang Tulku Rinpoche I led a professional development workshop called “Mindfulness and Self-Nurturing” recently at a local … [Read more...]
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