The Job Search Started in… Kindergarten?

The Job Search Started in… Kindergarten?

Everyone has seen those posters with little kids on it and it reads “Everything I ever needed to know, I learned in Kindergarten.”  Meant to be affirming and lighthearted, they do make you take a step back and get some perspective.  Although you may not realize it, many of those things you learned in kindergarten also apply to the job search- whether you’re looking for a summer job, an entry level position, or vying for a CEO position.  Careerealism does a wonderful job giving details about what you’ve learned and why they’re essential to keep in mind. What other things did you learn in kindergarten that are important to the job search today?

1. Say “Please” and “Thank You” from the point you send a cover letter to the time you accept the job
2. Don’t give up, even when the process seems overwhelming. Learning your letters and math seemed hard, but you had your teacher and other classmates to help you.  Now, as you job search, don’t forget your friends, family, and college services ready to be a support system
3. Be Respectful to everyone, not just the interviewer
4. Take a nap (or another form of mental health break) so the process doesn’t become boring or overwhelming
5. Balance your day and give yourself some variety. Take time to work on your resume, polish your interview skills, and search for new connections on LinkedIn to give yourself a change of pace from just reading job postings online.

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Redefine Success

Redefine Success

We believe that every person we work with can be successful. But it’s important to understand that every person has a unique idea about what success is. We love this article from the Savvy Intern at YouTern because it shows how there are many ideas of success, and you have to find the one that makes you happiest.

What do you feel will make you successful? What goals do you need to reach to be successful? How do others around you perceive success?

But They’re Different From Me…

But They’re Different From Me…

Many employers work hard to make sure they have a diversity-friendly environment. However many times, this can leave employees conflicted ad confused. Words and actions may easily get misinterpretted. This is a link discussing cultural barriers. The site also includes many other articles on the subject. What do you do or say that others may not perceive well? What confuses you about other cultures?