92,000 Hours in a Lifetime – Enjoying Your Job
There are so many career path options to follow. If you think about it, a job considered normal today didn’t exist 20 years ago (examples). Some know the career path they want and have each step planned out – others fall into their careers through opportunities that arise – and some still do not know yet what READ MORE–>
Compatibility Great Employer or Blind Date Disaster
We all know how important compatibility is in our relationships. I remember a blind date years ago that was arranged by the guys at work – it did not take me long to recognize there was not any compatibility. Though well-intentioned – the date was not a success. Yet, one month later I met my husband and we READ MORE–>
Keep Hiring Managers Interest
Getting invited to an interview for a position you have always wanted is exciting. But before you start the happy dance, are you sure that you are prepared to put your best foot forward? There are plenty of ways you could foul up the interview process, but there are some crucial ones that turn off the Hiring Manager READ MORE–>
Relocation Exploration
Exploring relocation changes everything you know. Probably, in a familiar environment, the routine of going to work and paying bills contributes to a stable and comfortable mindset. Even changing this mindset takes a lot of consideration. Not only is there a financial decision (pro and con), consequently there is an emotional attachment to friends, family, or community. Perhaps READ MORE–>
Protect Your Mental Health in the Workplace
The terms “Mental Health” and “Mental Illness” are often used interchangeably but they do refer to different things. A Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) article defines the two (January 13, 2020). Mental illness affects day-to-day functioning. It is attached to anxiety disorders, schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and depressive disorder. The CMHA states mental health is a READ MORE–>
Career Path Planning – Be Strategic
This is the adult version of ‘what do you want to be when you grow up‘. You may have selected an industry but what now? Where do you see your career path going? Manager? CEO? Entrepreneur? There is a big difference between a job and a career but that’s another blog.
It is a very well-known fact that READ MORE–>