Archive for November 2022
Unemployment Is Nothing to Be Embarrassed About..
In this social media drenched society, it seems that everyone has to be “poppin”, “lit”, or give the impression that we have it all together. We tend to place unrealistic expectations on ourselves. We hide behind our failures instead of embracing them head-on. We act as if we should be born with a full understanding…
Read MoreHey, You…Recruiter/Hiring Manager…Be Kind!
“May you pass me your trash can?” Those were the words of a candidate interviewing for a full-time, entry-level, no benefits position. As the trash can quickly made it’s way to her, she grabbed it and let it all out. Yup! She threw up, ya’ll. Yuck!!! I know, it was pretty nasty. It wasn’t because…
Read MoreSurviving Working From Home While School is Closed
Has anyone seen The Original Kings of Comedy standup when Bernie Mac comes on stage and starts talking about how his life has been turned upside-down due to having a house full of kids? Do you remember the word he used to describe his state of mind? There is one word in particular that stands…
Read MoreStaying Motivated During Uncertain Times
“Staying positive/motivated doesn’t mean you have to be happy all of the time. It means that even on hard days, you know that there are better ones coming”- Unknown. I will be the first to say that this past month was a hard one for me. The reality that this way of living may become…
Read More5-Why’s-and why they are so important
Over the weekend, during a conversation, I was reminded of how my previous placement over a year ago did not work out as both parties had hoped. As I began to shrink myself and become defensive during the conversation and list stats of all the placements that have worked out under my agency, including the…
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