Looking for a job can be an emotional roller coaster. Whether it’s your first experience or you’ve been in the work force a long time, there are lots of feelings —positive and negative—that can come up. At some points you might feel hopeful and elated, and others you might feel scared or insecure or defeated. So how do you navigate these emotions?
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Expert Tips For Dealing With The Emotional Roller Coaster Of Job Hunting
The Digital Diet To Help Improve Your Productivity Again
If you’ve found yourself in a productivity slump related to excessive social media check-ins and “doomscrolling” throughout the covid-19 pandemic, you’ve likely noticed how this can impact your mental health and productivity. When it comes to going on a “digital diet” to get into a more balanced place with social media consumption, it’s important to consider your unique pattern and come up with a plan for decreasing the amount of time you spend on social media.
CW’s Latin Pulse
One student once said, “if you have Prof. Torres in a morning class, you won’t need coffee. He will keep you awake.” His enthusiasm and high energy are two of his most notable characteristics. He always encourages students to do their best and face all challenges with optimism, passion, and enthusiasm. Prof. Torres is a natural mentor, and he is always involved in projects that help our students. His Puertorican background helps him connect well with minority students, especially Hispanics.
How To Get Noticed At Virtual Recruiter Events
With so many schools and companies moving their recruiting events online in response to the coronavirus pandemic, there are some considerations to keep in mind when strategizing how to ensure that you stand out and get the most out of the event. Yes, they can be intimidating, but there are some definite plusses.
CW's Latin Pulse
During Hispanic Heritage Month we feature the voices of members of the CW family. Today, we present a conversation we had with Monica Alvarracin, who is currently majoring in Health Information Management. Monica immigrated from Ecuador when she was 16 years old. Learning a new language and embracing a new culture was not an easy road for her. Among all the challenges she faced, she was laser focused on her strategy to succeed in life - Obtaining a college degree.
Reasons To Get Out Of Your Comfort Zone
You’ve likely been told at some point that you should get out of your comfort zone. This could relate to your personal life, your professional life, or even to how you view yourself and others. Especially during challenging times, it’s natural to want to stick to the familiar, with the predictable. However, in the long run, this can hold us back or cause us to miss out on wonderful experiences.
How To Work Remotely With Kids At Home
As schools delay reopening across the country, parents are finding themselves continuing to balance working remotely with the care and virtual education of their children. Balancing professional and personal life can be challenging even without a global pandemic throwing more chaos into the mix, but the good news is that simple strategies like designating a workspace for yourself and taking breaks can help.
Why You’re Not Getting The Job
If you notice that you are repeatedly being passed over for job opportunities, there may be a reason—and something you can do about it. While each individual has their unique challenges, there are some very common barriers to employment, such as gaps in employment, lack of experience, or lack of references.
Career Resolutions for September 2020
If the New Year’s resolutions you set in January of 2020 didn’t quite pan out (hello, Covid-19), you’re not alone. If you’re tired of hearing that you’re not alone, join the party. That said, have you thought about retooling those resolutions? September is a great time to harness that “back to school” / fresh start energy and set some career resolutions for yourself.
How To Advance Your Career Even During A Pandemic
If you’re feeling like career advancement has been moving in slow motion throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, you’re not imagining things. Many companies are slowing on hiring, and it may feel that your career options are limited. However, this can be a good time to reevaluate your goals, build new skills, and take other measures to position yourself for advancement.