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You Can’t Ask That! Illegal Interview Questions and How to Respond

May 26, 2022May 26, 2022

Not every question asked in an interview is allowed to be asked. Learn how to identify an illegal interview question and a response that works best for you! Today I applied for a senior manager position at a local university

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Do I Stay or Do I Go?

May 2, 2022May 2, 2022

During my own onboarding experience, I explore recommendations on evaluating workplace values alignment I have sat on this post for some time now. I have chronicled my job search woes and excitements over the last three years. Putting my thoughts

Check Your Ego: Avoiding the White Savior Complex

April 27, 2022April 27, 2022

Learn about the origins of White Savior Complex and how to tackle the behavior in your workplace. Recently, I was part of a racial equity workshop within my department. We used a word cloud generator to learn more about our

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Using the Best Keywords in your Job Search

April 12, 2022April 12, 2022

In order to remain competitive in the job market, you may need to learn how to translate your previous experience using keywords. In my career, I have held many job titles across many different institutions. The challenge, after two decades

I Am (Not) White, Right?

March 30, 2022May 16, 2022

Perhaps I am no longer responsible for helping White people learn about race and racism? Recently, I joined our department’s racial equity planning committee. After nearly 20 years working in diversity/equity/inclusion (DEI) work in higher education, I thought it would be

Identifying and Managing Analysis Paralysis

March 24, 2022March 24, 2022

Read tips and tricks from experts on how to manage choice or analysis paralysis in your work (and beyond). Earlier today, I was chatting with a new coworker about a project he was working on. I could tell from the

Importance of Aligning Values with Your Job

January 25, 2022January 24, 2022

Since I believe that leadership is an expression of our values, I have challenged myself to look at the many ways my core values can show up in the work I do. Recently, I began a new job working at

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Shifting from Culture Fit to Culture Add: As the Interviewer

April 26, 2021May 16, 2022

Companies are dispensing with the term “culture fit.” How can hiring managers adapt a culture-add mindset? Learn questions you can ask to help understand how candidates will add to the culture and not just fit in. When I began my

Did You Know Boredom Can Lead to Brilliant Ideas?

July 21, 2022July 18, 2022

Since 2019, I have maintained my blog with updated posts related to job searching and personal development. I used to sit at my laptop for 7 or 8 hours a day, trying to brainstorm topics, while writing cover letters for

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Three Reasons Why First Round Interviews Should NEVER Be Done Via Zoom

July 20, 2022July 15, 2022

I am convinced that first-round interviews should NOT be completed via video calls unless a video camera or conference software is required. Earlier last week I was offered a first-round interview for a management role at a local university. Traditionally

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Why Am I Afraid of Elevating My Job Title: Evaluating My Ambitions

July 14, 2022July 14, 2022

As I jump back into the search, after taking some time away from that field, I want to confront these fears head-on so I can move on — and evaluate other people’s perceptions of my ambitions. I am exploring the fears I

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Why Am I Afraid of Elevating My Job Title: Feeling a Bit Rusty

July 12, 2022July 7, 2022

As I jump back into the search, I’m feeling rusty. And I’m confident I need to work on this before I get any job back in this field. I am exploring the fears I face as I continue my job

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JOMO: The Joy of Missing Out

July 5, 2022June 30, 2022

Adopting a JOMO attitude can help you become a better manager and leader. Learn skills on adopting a JOMO attitude today! I am always looking for new ways to describe my leadership or supervision style - and its limitations. Last

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Why Am I Afraid of Elevating My Job Title: Replacing the Negative Feedback

June 27, 2022June 27, 2022

I am exploring the fears I face as I continue my job search in a field I have worked in for the last 20 years: replacing negative feedback. I am exploring the fears I face as I continue my job search in a field

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Why Am I Afraid of Elevating My Job Title to Match My Skills: Exploring My Fears

June 14, 2022

My recent job search has revealed a number of issues, which prompts exploring my fears related to applying for more senior level jobs. Originally, I was going to compose a post about how to switch up my job search strategies.

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Moving Beyond Performative Ally Behaviors During Pride

June 10, 2022June 10, 2022

For Pride this year, challenge yourself to move beyond simple performative ally behaviors. Learn ways you can use your efforts to dismantle white supremacy and create change that impacts us all! It is time for Pride Month! I look forward

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