Your job may be stressful. There may be a lot of demands placed on you. To succeed, establish boundaries with yourself and others. Identify the limits of what you are going to do or are willing to allow others to do. To help you identify your boundaries, here are three […]
5 tips for freshers on studying at home to overcome the COVID-19 pandemic
From online etiquette to study schedules, here’s everything you need to know to work effectively out of the classroom. For Christian Jones, who has just finished a master’s in broadcast journalism at City University of London, the rapid shift to online learning due to Covid-19 came as a bit of […]
9 things to do on your day off to really recharge
Make the most of your day away from work. We all look forward to our days off. Whether it’s a weekend, a personal day or a holiday, we count the hours until we finally get a stretch of free time and can make it a relaxing day. Unfortunately, days off […]
If You’ve Been Interviewing Without Any Success, It’s Time For A Self-Help Checkup
If you are not gaining traction in your job search after months of trying, it’s time to take stock of what you’ve been doing. It’s not easy to engage in critical self-introspection. You’d like to think that you’re doing everything right, but no one is giving you a chance. That […]
5 things to look for on a college campus that benefit mental health
Researchers have studied college students’ mental health for decades. Even in the 1920s, it was clear that the many stresses of higher education – like academic demands, post-graduation plans, and financial concerns – wear on students. This stress can incite new mental health concerns and worsen existing ones, such as anxiety and […]
How Far Back Should Your Resume Go? Here’s How to Decide
The struggle is real. After lots of thought, deliberation, and “aha” moments, you’ve decided to start looking for a new job. But before beginning this journey, you’ll have to face the job seeker’s rite of passage: writing or updating your resume. As a career coach (and former corporate recruiter) who’s […]
How To Disagree Virtually
Leaders want and expect to hear different points of view—sometimes this can lead to disagreements. Disagreements are essential to effective decision making. Debate helps spur creative thinking; when teams can bring their unfettered opinions to the table, everyone wins. Yet even though disagreement is beneficial, it’s not easy; working virtually adds another layer […]
6 Ways To Stand Out On Social Media When Searching For A New Job
The traditional job search methods of attending face-to-face networking events, inviting people to get a cup of coffee, dinner, an after-work cocktail and schmoozing at the office have been rendered irrelevant due to the pandemic. If you’re actively searching for a new job, you need to engage in an authentic […]
Avoiding Troubles In Online Learning And Work
As is always the case in late August or early September, it’s “back to school time.” But this year, instead of going out and buying school clothes, parents need to think about the equipment, environment and behavior appropriate for online learning. And that can be even more complicated if adults […]
6 ways universities are being put to the test by coronavirus
Written by Lynne Anderson After a rapid switch to distance education due to COVID-19, many universities will remain as virtual campuses in the coming fall semester. For many universities, the focus has been on mastering or refining techniques for remote teaching. But a larger challenge looms. The abrupt shift to a remote […]
