job search
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Yesterday was my first day at the new job. Couldn’t ask for anything more. I owe this blog a big update about the job offer so here I am. I shared the following post in the Standout Job Search community 10 days ago and I thought I can share it here. To those who are
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I don’t want to use this blog as a space to vent, but I do want to reflect on my recent experience. To put it simply, the job wasn’t what I expected. I’ve asked for input from trusted people to help me fairly evaluate my feelings, my response, and my efforts. I’m especially grateful for
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I came across this post on LinkedIn and I can’t agree with it any more. I wonder what is the percentage of stay at home moms are able to rejoin the workforce after 2, 3, 4 or more years giving birth and raising small kids. I can’t imagine how difficult it is for them to
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I don’t know how many times I have rehearsed inside my head my answers for those most frequently asked job interview questions. In the morning – when my mind is still fresh and clear, I run through it. During or after my lunch, I run through it again. In the evening after I watch a
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On Wednesday I had an interview for a position, and on Thursday I received an email saying I was no longer considered. (Tell me something new!). The recruiter decided to give me a chance, but the hiring manager did not. Or maybe the recruiter was desperate to bring more people into the pipeline, but the
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Day 2 was simple: applied, did some (automated) assessments, got some rejections, got one follow-up, felt hopeful, and then felt a bit self-doubt. My husband, who works at a big corporate, gave me a rundown of options in Seattle the other day: If you work in a big corporate, like Expeditors, Nordstrom, Starbucks: ok to
A pessimistic optimist's job search journey 