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This year has taught us that time is a social construct. Setting our 2020 career goals felt simultaneously like five minutes ago and five years ago. The world has changed considerably since January and almost all sectors and industries have been affected. That might mean that our career expectations this year have to shift. We […] More
Amidst current events, we’ve all been forced to become accustomed to a new routine. Despite the abrupt change of pace, one of the glimmers of a silver lining has been ample amounts of time to do—within the boundaries of safety precautions—what we want. Working from home has cut commute time down to mere seconds, and […] More
It’s a tough job market out here in 2020. We’re all looking for ways we can stay as competitive as possible, whether we’re climbing the ranks at our current company or looking for a new role. So what are employers really looking for? Based on LinkedIn’s 2020 analysis and number of open roles out there […] More
Taking action for your business feels good; that rush of crossing things off your list and getting all your ducks in a row. Unfortunately, it can also feel hard to take action as a business owner when you’re at home 24/7. Big or small, all businesses are having to adapt rapidly to our new reality. […] More
Networking in the best of times can be stressful and difficult, but adding on the pressures of a rocky job market and a huge influx of people doing the same thing means you need to stand above the crowd. It’s a good time to network regardless of the position you’re in, but if you’re in […] More
As a writer, I am always curious about what makes other writer’s tick — especially those that have written for publications I admire and have a managed to write a book. Interviewing Tanaïs was even more of a highlight because she not only writes, but also runs a small business: Hi Wildflower. Many creatives like Tanaïs […] More
Every job comes with rough patches, even if it’s the “dream job” you doodled about in your eighth-grade notebook (I’m not quite the editor-in-chief of Vogue but close enough, right?). Maybe the boss you love leaves, or a toxic coworker is getting on your nerves. Maybe the company’s going through a rough patch (like, I […] More
Although many of us have gotten to take a break from stressful commutes (I do not miss traffic) or anxiety-inducing presentations (at least we can wear pajama pants if we do have to present over Zoom!), working from home brings up a whole new set of stressors that can hurt your mood, focus, and productivity. Between […] More
