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Thursday 11th May Newsletter
Cultural work stress, bin lengthy interviews, career change tips, and more...
TOGETHER WITH
Welcome back! 👋 Let’s dive right in:
Lengthy interviews: Why the long game is shortsighted.
Career switchin’: It might just make you happier.
Work stress: It’s cultural.
✨ TODAY’S AFFIRMATION: I acknowledge that I deserve simple joys.
OPINION
Time to bin lengthy interview processes 🥱
🐎 Life in the 21st century can sometimes feel like a race. We’re zooming around, juggling hobbies, work and responsibilities, and squeezing in a bit of downtime whenever we can. Even our faster, smarter gadgets and self-cleaning appliances are testimony to our living in fast-forward. So, how come some companies have completely missed the memo?
Although 2–3 rounds of interviews is a reasonable average, the recruitment process can drag on for months in some cases. What’s ironic about this is that, while companies take their time looking for the ideal match, they’re usually just causing their best candidates to lose interest. 🙄 How’s that for irony?
At the end of the day, can you really, totally, absolutely ensure that someone is going to be a good fit before they’ve started working? The answer is you can’t (and that’s what probation periods are for). In the words of writer John Green: “We can't know better until knowing better is useless.”
What’s your take? Reply to this email and let us know.
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📝 THURSDAY’S TO DO:
Set a specific goal for the day 🥅 Focus on one goal, and break it down into separate manageable tasks.
TODAY’S ADVICE
Switching careers for a happier you
No longer find your job enjoyable? Not learning and growing in your career anymore? On the verge of burnout? Well, it might be time for a career change.
Good news. These tips will help you make the switch:
Take a career test. Our very own six-part test over at CareerHunter will help you identify the careers that best match your interests, personality, motivations and strengths 💪
Work with a career coach. They can help you come up with an action plan, redefine your your goals, give training recommendations, and help with the emotional side of a career change.
Do your research. Learn as much as you can about potential careers, including what they involve. Consider also job shadowing or interviewing people in the job you’re looking into.
Go back to school. If your current skill set isn’t transferable, you’ll likely need to complete additional training or certification. You can often complete training online 💻
Try it out. Volunteering programs, internships and even freelancing can help you gain real-world experience and determine whether your shortlisted options are suitable.
DON’T MISS
☀️ On the hunt for a summer job? Write a faultless résumé.
🧍 Standing out from the crowd – character’s the key!
🗣️ Non-verbal cues speak volumes. Tips to improve your body language.
🎓 Have a look at our school leavers’ guide to discover your options!
WHAT WE’RE WATCHING
Work stress: A drain on global resources
Relationship manager Rob Cooke has studied the impact of work-related stress not just on the individual but also on the globe.
Citing an estimated $ 300 billion loss in the US alone as a result of work-related stress, Cooke believes that the cost of stress on both the individual and the economy is too substantial to be ignored.
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