An interesting research paper from the NIH sheds some light on new year’s resolutions.
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Top Skills Employers Are Looking for in 2025: Problem-Solving, Teamwork, and Communication -
Navigating Disclosures and Workplace Accommodation/Adjustment Requests -
The Rise in ADHD Diagnoses in Young Professional Women
Tired of SMART Goals? Try WOOP!
We are entering the season of New Year’s Resolutions and goal setting. A commonly used framework for goal setting is to make your goals SMART. It is an approach we have encouraged through the years as it reminds you to make goals that are specific, measurable, action-oriented & achievable, realistic & time-oriented.
Burn Out a Work
Burnout often presents with three tell-tale symptoms. 1. Emotional exhaustion – you might have moments where you feel temporarily re-energized but then it is quickly swallowed up by an overall feeling of exhaustion. 2. Cynicism or feeling disengaged from your work – a feeling that none of what you do really matters anyway. 3. Self-doubt – burnout can also present by feeling like you are not qualified or good enough to perform the tasks of your job.
Help to Assess Your Career Growth
Post written by: Anne Kirchgessner, OITE Career Counselor
Recently, the OITE career counselors read an article by Leigh Branham about Questions People Need to Ask about Career Growth as posted within the National Career Development Association.
Writing an Effective Qualifications Summary for Resumes
A professional profile or qualifications summary can be a great introductory section for your resume, especially if you have over five years of experience and/or are making a career change. This can be your chance to highlight key qualifications, skills, and experiences as a snapshot for hiring managers.
This paragraph should consist of concise statements and strong action verbs to give a big picture overview of your accomplishments as they relate to the position you are targeting.
Resume/CV Question: NIH Email?
With a possible government shutdown, many trainees were stricken with the realization that they wouldn’t have access to their NIH email.
Overview of a Talk on Flourishing and Well-being
Post written by guest blogger Emily Grugan; Postbac IRTA fellow, OITE Summer Program Staff Assistant
Using AI for Your Job Search Documents
AI has infiltrated the hiring process. As we noted in our blog post “The Resume Black Hole” most employers are using applicant tracking systems to scan your submitted documents. Job search platforms like LinkedIn, ZipRecruiter, Indeed, and Monster all use language-processing AI tools to filter applications. In fact, the CEO of ZipRecruiter estimated that AI algorithms process at least 75% of all resume applications in the United States.