Have you ever wondered what it would be like to strip your job down to the core things you like to do, and jettison the parts that suck out your soul, take up more time and energy than they return in satisfaction, and leave it all behind you? If you are like me, you’ve had […]
Getting Back in the Game
Getting a new job can be a really soul-sucking experience, especially in today’s economy. Candidates are a-plenty, jobs are scarce, and even the simplest low-level opening can draw several hundred applicants. If we’ve come to realize one thing in today’s topsy-turvy world, it’s that colleges and universities are not immune from economic downturns. Budget cuts […]
It's September. Why haven't I found a job?
What should you do if September rolls around, and despite all your best efforts, you still don’t have a job? Don’t give up. Don’t pick over the finer details of what went wrong. Evaluate your strategy, make a new plan and put it into action. Keep exploring, stay connected to your search and your professional network, and keep looking forward. Your next position is out there, waiting for you. You just have some work to do before you find it. Good luck!
