Alan Cleaver via Compfight As a college student, you might think you’ve got a good handle on stress. You balance school, part-time jobs, internships and extracurricular activities. Life after college should be a breeze, right? Not exactly. Academic stress is different than work-related stress, and many different stress factors appear after college. We talked to…
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Dealing with a Workplace Bully
Whether it’s a jealous coworker that tries to undermine you or a supervisor who loves to yell, you’ll likely deal with a workplace bully at some point in your career. You may have a great job otherwise, but a single individual can make going to work everyday a dreadful experience. Luckily, there are a few…
Finding a Company That Matches Your Values
Recent comments by Whole Foods CEO John Mackey have caused both customers and employees to question the company’s values. Not only is it important to shop at businesses that stand for what you believe, but it is also important to work for an organization that matches your values. There are several ways to determine whether…
Work Enviroments for the Highly Sensitive Person
Are you sensitive to lights, sounds and smells? Do you become overwhelmed easily by stressful situations? Have friends and family always said you’re too sensitive? If so, you may be a Highly Sensitive Person (HSP). The term was coined by psychologist Elaine Aron and has gained more attention in recent years. If you believe you…
The Best Career Planning Tool
Career tests, advice books, and counseling can all help you choose a suitable career path. However, these don’t offer the best career planning opportunities. Experience is the best teacher in every area, including career development. Experience challenges your assumptions and forces self-awareness like nothing else. Through experience, you learn: Your true values and interests Career…