3 Steps to a Strategic Job Search
I was drafting my latest blog post for work, tinkering with the wording here and there, when suddenly, a huge notification popped up on my…
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How to Deal With Being in Transition
I have always been the person with the plan. Maybe it’s my strong affinity for the “J” part of my INFJ Myers-Briggs personality type, or…
One Foot on the Banana Peel: How a Creative Theory Can Help You Prepare for Workplace Change
Some years ago, a friend busted out a saying that I’ll never forget: “He’s got one foot in the grave, and the other on a…
Know Your Worth: How to Prevent Being Taken Advantage of at Work
When I started my freelance writing career, I was utterly clueless. Like so many others, I fell into the trap of not knowing my worth…
More Than Telling Stories: What Journalism Has Taught Me About Life
I first announced that I wanted to be a journalist as an eager 17-year-old discussing potential career options with my classmates. Journalism intrigued me because…
How to Transition to a Busy Fall from a Lazy Summer
During summer, it’s easy to fall into a more relaxed routine. You might work a little less and play a little more. While it’s certainly…
On Burnout: How to Work Hard While Respecting Your Mind and Body’s Limits
When I was 24 years old, I spent six months working in a study abroad program in South America. I was tasked with living among…
‘O Captain, My Captain’: 3 Life-Changing Lessons I Learned From ‘Dead Poets Society’
I miss Robin Williams to this day. When I pursued a degree in education at the University of the Philippines, “Dead Poets Society” was required…
How My Best Friend and I Have Stayed Close for 25 Years
The first time I saw my best friend Sara, her wrist was in a cast covered in signatures. It was 1992, and we were in…
4 Ways to Revamp Your Resume This Summer
After leaving my English teaching job in Seoul, I started frantically applying for jobs back in my home state of Florida. Two weeks later, and…