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We all dread job interviews. They are, after all, intimidating! You’re going to a place you’ve never been before, to meet with someone you don’t know, to try to prove that you’re the right person for the position they’re hiring for.
Striving for perfection, in any area of our lives, is paralyzing. From spending countless hours on one e-mail to putting off that big project because... fear , it’s clear getting things just right does more harm than good.
Just because I’m a recruiter, doesn’t mean I haven’t been on the other end of the rejection conversation. I’ve left interviews pumped up and sure I had it in the bag, only to hear the thunderous sound of silence that followed. Here’s how to handle rejection gracefully:
We all have that one friend who seems to have done everything right. You know, that so-and-so who landed themselves on the right career path from day one of school and rolled into a fulfilling career afterwards. Not a hint of an existential crisis to be seen within miles of their pristine desk (and leather swivel chair).
According to the U.S. Census Bureau , the average American spends 100 hours every year commuting. 100 hours, every year. That’s a whole lot of time. Whether your commute is two hours long or a mere 30 minutes (lucky you), commuting is stressful, frustrating, and a waste of time.
From on-the-go travel accessories to right-to-your-door style, trendsetting startups are taking a major bite out of the Big Apple’s dream-chasing allure. If you’re an Account Coordinator who knows a thing or two about street style, a content guru with beauty chops, or a brand creative designer with a sharp visual appeal, then browse this list of hot NYC startups looking to bring you on board:
When you’re completely new to startups, there’s a ton of vocab that you might not be familiar with. The startup space has changed since we first published our Startup Glossary back in 2014, so we’re here to bring you the lowdown on the latest lingo in the scene.
When you join the startup life, you do it for the thrill of getting sh*# done and growing with a company. The daily, weekly, monthly grind is fast, demanding, and tiring -- but only if you don’t take care of yourself.
New York City continues to be the financial capital of the world, so it should come naturally that the next big wave of financial tech startups that are popping up are happening right here in our backyard.
Imagine: you’ve polished up your résumé, sent notes to your college pals, and even let your college’s career office know you’re available for work. Then a friend pings you. There’s a cool networking event happening next week and they suggest you go. You gulp. An introvert’s worst nightmare? Networking. You check the event page, and see a few of your favorite brands are attending. It’s a great chance to make life-long connections, your friend reminds you. They’re totally right, but that doesn’t change the dread that washes over you.
Whether you’re an introvert, ambivert, shy or just get a little antsy around social gatherings, we’re here to help! Even the most outgoing extroverts get jitters once in a while. In the moment, social anxiety feels pretty constricting, but making friends with your anxiety is an excellent way to develop fruitful connections! With a few tricks of the trade, YOU can become a networking pro. Ready to turn up your people skills to the max? Here are 8 ways to prepare for your next networking event and get lady luck on your side:
When people say, “looking for a job is a full-time job,” they’re not kidding. Everyone hates the job search and for good reason. It’s frustrating, nerve-wracking, and incredibly time-consuming. And if you’re looking for a new job on top of going to your 9-to-5 every day, you know that it’s easy to want to give up and throw in the towel. So, what’s a job seeker to do? How do you convince yourself to continue the hustle and get your head in the game?
Every professional should have an arsenal of skills at the ready to move their career forward. From productivity and organization to personal branding, each of us should continue to fine-tune these skills for a happy and healthy work life.
When we were small, our parents picked us up, looked into our adorable, yet mostly soulless baby eyes, and said out loud, “This one is perfect.” Years later when we picked up our first book, or tinkered with our first toy, they might’ve bragged to their friends about how smart and curious we were, and how we were for sure going to become a doctor or lawyer.
Odds are you’ve heard someone say “a job’s a job” at some point in your life. Firstly, can we talk about how redundant that sounds? Did you also know that a cat is a cat? Or that a beach ball is a beach ball? If you wanna be cynical, at least be clever about it.
You hear horror stories about people’s job searches gone wrong, and you might think, ‘ like that’ll ever happen to me -- I’m just too good! ’
