66% of job seekers experience burnout. Learn sustainable strategies for protecting your energy during extended job searches without sacrificing results.

You've been researching for weeks—maybe months. Career assessments. Job boards. LinkedIn profiles of people in roles you might want. Articles about "finding your passion." Conversations with friends, family, former colleagues. You're gathering so much information. And somehow, you're more confused than when you started. If this sounds familiar, you're not alone. You're experiencing what career experts call "analysis paralysis"—and it's more common than you think. The Research

You've read dozens of articles about career transitions. Taken three different personality assessments. Asked everyone you know what they think you should do. Attended webinars. Downloaded worksheets. Made pro/con lists. And you're no closer to deciding than you were three months ago. This isn't laziness. It's not fear (though fear is definitely involved). This is analysis paralysis disguised as due diligence. Why Smart People Get Stuck Career changers tend to be thoughtful,

You've been away from work for a while. Maternity leave. Caring for family. Travel. Health. Whatever the reason, there's been a gap. And now? That voice won't shut up. "Will I even remember how to do this?" "Technology moved on while I was away." "My colleagues will realize I'm a total fraud." "Do I even deserve to go back?" If that sounds familiar, you're not imagining it. 70% of people experience imposter syndrome when returning to work after time away. It doesn't matter ho

"How do I explain the gap without sounding defensive?" I hear this question constantly from professionals returning to work after layoffs, caregiving responsibilities, or other career pauses. And I get it—the pressure to justify your time away feels intense. But here's what most returning professionals don't realize: The gap isn't the problem. How you talk about it is . What Hiring Managers Actually Want to Know When you're in an interview explaining your career break, you mi

If you're exhausted from your job search, you're not alone. Entry-level jobs are down 15% while applications are up 30%.  But here's what I'm seeing with recent grads navigating this market: The ones who land roles aren't necessarily the most qualified. They're the ones who shifted their strategy. From scattered to strategic. The Scattered Approach (What Doesn't Work) Most job seekers are in reactive mode: See job post → Apply → Hope → Repeat Send 50-200 applications in a few

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Learn from my mistakes and discover how a part time job can help you - IF you pick the right one!

Picture this: You’ve been doing the same job for a long time. Whatever luster it once had, is long gone. Maybe it was never the right job...