by Sarah Andrus | May 4, 2021 | Bosses, Career Advice, Change, Job Search, Success |
Have you ever found yourself working round the clock, checking and responding to emails at all hours, or feeling guilty if you decide to take a bit of a break after an intense and productive effort on a project? I have. And I’ve learned that while loyalty is admirable...
by Sarah Andrus | Aug 23, 2020 | Bosses, Career, Career Advice, Career Counseling, Interviews, Job Hunting, Job Research, Job Search |
If the question, “What are your salary requirements?” makes chills run up your spine, read on! In full disclosure, I think this is a lazy, manipulative question. It can eliminate great candidates who don’t know how to handle it, and even worse, it perpetuates systemic...
by Sarah Andrus | Jan 5, 2019 | Bosses, Career, Career Advice, Change, Job Search, Work |
For me, when the new year comes around it’s a reminder that it’s time for a bit of career introspection. If you’re lucky enough to have some time off during the holidays, they provide the perfect space for that. About ten years ago, though, that voice in my head that...
by Sarah Andrus | Dec 16, 2018 | Bosses, Job Hunting, Job Search, Professionalism |
You’re job hunting, and you’re trying to stay under the radar. You’re concerned that if your boss or a co-worker discovers that you’re looking there will be backlash. So, the first thing I need to say is just stop! Because, here’s the danger: If you are worried about...
by Sarah Andrus | Dec 4, 2018 | Bosses, Career, Career Advice, Communication |
‘Tis the season! If you work in a traditional office environment, the month of December offers all kinds of excitement! And, potential minefields, depending on how you handle yourself. These generally come in the form of your annual review (aka performance...
by Sarah Andrus | Feb 14, 2018 | Bosses, Conflict Resolution, Fear, Job Hunting, Job Search, Resilience, Success |
My work has thrown me in completely unexpected directions since the beginning of 2018. In fact, I feel like I am living proof of expressions and clichés like, “We plan, and God laughs, and “The best laid plans…often go awry.” Or, “Expect the unexpected.” The...
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