Tame your job interview terror
While it’s completely normal to feel some level of nervousness before and during a job interview, there are several ways to ease our anguished psyches.
Meet the edge of the precipice
Hot to the touch and rapidly reddening, the condition of my skin was a dead giveaway to my feelings of anxiety and embarrassment. I was about to face one of my silliest fears. “Hurry mom, we’re running late!” My oldest son quickly fired off the words, but they were ominously muted. My subconscious had shifted into denial. The roles were oddly reversed that morning; I was always the one hustling after the kids to get them out the door on time. …
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4 ways to shine during the job hunt
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The memo I wish I’d never seen
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5 voice tips
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Refresh your job
Have you been at your current job for two years? For three years or more? If so, you probably wonder at times how you can keep the job fresh and exciting. Start by completing these statements.