You may have already heard the advice to keep your resume updated even if you’re not looking for work. It helps to be prepared when the time comes, and also, it’s a good idea to take inventory of your accomplishments and new responsibilities, especially before your performance review. You want…
Victoria Crispo
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Victoria Crispo is a Career and Life Coach. She is currently the Manager of Career Content at Idealist.
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Asking yourself whether you are in the “wrong” job may seem like something that newly-graduated, entry-level employees do. However, even if you’re a seasoned mid-level professional with years of experience in your field, don’t be surprised if you too discover that you’re in the “wrong” job. As your field, company…
Lately, the issue of “burnout” has been on the minds of many professionals as they feel overworked and overwhelmed. Many career experts have addressed how to identify the tell-tale signs that it’s time to leave your job. You’re not sleeping well, you’re feeling anxious and stressed, you’re lashing out and…
I recently read a blog post on Job.com that gave practical tips to recruiters who will be conducting phone interviews. “Employers: How To Conduct a Phone Interview” by Lauren Riley gave several great tips for making the most of the interview experience without having the benefit of meeting face-to-face. For…
In some careers, ongoing performance feedback is a typical part of the job. In many creative roles (for example: graphic design, advertising, journalism, acting) feedback is so constant, it can start to feel demoralizing and demotivating. Even when it’s intended to be constructive, it can feel like anything but! This…
As the seasons change, it’s not uncommon to look for ways to tweak your image. The key is to create change in a way that is appropriate for your workplace. Every organization is different and has its own definition of “appropriate” and “casual”. When considering your new look, keep your…
Bet you never thought some of the rules of dodgeball could apply to job interviews! Consider an interview in which you were asked a really personal question--perhaps even one that could be illegal. How do you respond? Before even going on an interview, familiarize yourself with the questions that are…
With the summer months upon us, it may be tempting to take a vacation from your daily grind--whether you are looking for a job, starting a business, writing a novel, or working from home. While I’m of the mindset that taking time out to rest, rejuvenate, and bask in the…
Maybe you left the work force for several years to devote time to raising your family and are out of the work loop. You may feel you have little to contribute to conversations with your friends in the corporate world. Does water cooler gossip mix with sandbox antics? Your sense…
