I’ve been thinking a lot about mental health, community, and how we can better support one another. Over the past couple of years, I’ve faced my own challenges, including unemployment, isolation, and navigating mental health struggles. Through it all, I’ve realized how much a supportive,...
I want to apologize to anyone I’ve interviewed in the past whom I may have discouraged after hearing a response that wasn’t quite what we were looking for. I’ve been in situations where we dismissed candidates for various reasons, even making jokes on Slack or...
I’ve always been proud of my career accomplishments, but after a long period of unemployment, it’s hard not to question myself. I know my past managers and colleagues would vouch for my skills, but repeated rejections have made me doubt my ability to run a...
Just a bit of a rant:Over the past few years of my job search, I’ve been labeled “overqualified” more times than I can count. I suspect ageism might also be at play. I’ve applied for roles I was genuinely excited about, only to hear the...