“I applied for a job last Friday that had only just been posted that day,” a Fairygodboss community member wrote on the feed. “My qualifications are a pretty perfect match.
Today, I got a rejection email. I was extra careful …
The fear of failure is a psychological phobia called atychiphobia. Much like any other phobia, the thought of failing can make you anxious, nervous, and put you under extreme pressure. Just the thought of tackling a significant issue can leave …
A mid-career crisis can be a scary time for any worker and can lead to feelings of uncertainty and frustration.
It can be caused by numerous factors and can manifest in various ways.
Don’t fear, however, as there are just …
For your next position, you’re looking for a management role. You know you could lead a team of people, devising strategy and inspiring them to do their best work.
There’s only one problem: you haven’t actually been a leader before.
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A common misconception amongst students and other job seekers is that every employer has a similar or even identical lists of attributes they need, want, don’t want, and can’t tolerate. Nothing could be further from the truth. Every role within …
We have all seen it on TV. The too-handsome doctor running into the operating room without scrubbing in, grabbing a scalpel barehanded, yelling “Push Epi!” to the other myriad nurses and techs while the medical students look down in awe …
During a job search, it’s easy to get caught up in focusing on all of the tangible aspects you’re looking for in your new position.
You probably have a detailed list of what you’re willing to accept and what won’t …
You’ve heard resume and interview tips from friends, you’ve heard them from teachers, and you might have even heard them from people who claim to be job acquisition experts. But there is one particular group of people who will be …
No matter how many you’ve done, interviews are always daunting. This can be particularly difficult with your first interview or if you’ve not had one in a while. Preparation is key to succeeding. Everyone has different strategies to get in …
Starting a new job can be nerve-wracking, but starting your very first job is a whole different ball game. Entering the workforce means you’re entirely new to work life, and that’s a certain kind of pressure that can sometimes feel …
