Category Archives: Career Journal
Career Advice
What advice do you have for anyone who’s been laid off or fired for the first time in their career? One huge mistakes people make is letting your job become your identity its just a job, and you’re hear to … Continue reading
Excerpt from a Career Journal: Meet Future You
I applied for graduate school and had my first interview today. They asked me “Where do I see myself in 10 years.” I informed them assisting girls who are involved in high risk activities toward safer and healthier lives and … Continue reading
Excerpt from a Career Journal: Thoughts of a 20 Something
Folks often talk about what they will do “When they get on!”- you know, make a good living at this point (25 years of age) in my life. I am blessed that I can take care of myself- thanks to … Continue reading
Therapeutic Note: Silence
My career journal is filled with scraps of paper, my dreams, countless questions, and thoughts; all of which bring a flood of memories with one powerful statement, which is “I wish someone would have told me this.” So, I’ll be … Continue reading
Shine Through at Your Review
I’ve just been asked to write a draft of my performance review, to which my boss will add her thoughts. I’m having trouble because I don’t want to brag, but I don’t want to sell myself short either. – Not … Continue reading
Real Life of an MSW 