More than 75% of people have reported feeling envious of someone in the last year. A growing statistic especially since social media (LinkedIn included) makes it very easy to see what your colleagues and friends are up to professionally and personally.  You can be happy for another’s professional success while still feeling a twinge of jealousy. This career envy can be especially acute if you are job searching and/or making a career pivot and feel like you are starting back at square one.

Networking doesn’t come easily or naturally to all. With so many connections nowadays starting online, it can often feel awkward and intimidating to write networking messages. The most successful messages are short and succinct. The purpose of your email should be implied within the first two sentences and very clear by the last sentence. People are busy, so don’t include long-winded bios; however, it can be helpful to say a few key pieces of information in your first line, including:

Post Written by: Sara Hunter, OITE Wellness Advisor

Interview anxiety is very common; sometimes people even say that your anxiety will give you an adrenaline boost and help you to perform better on interview day. But for those with a social anxiety disorder, even everyday interactions - let alone a job interview - can be difficult and, at times, debilitating.

Post written by: Sara Hunter, Wellness Advisor at OITE

As we begin a new year, it can be helpful to know the best times of the year to look for a new job.

Applying to graduate school is a long process and if you have been invited for an interview, you should take a moment to congratulate yourself. Now, the next step is to prepare for this very important meeting. Preparation is key to understanding the types of questions you might be asked as well as preparing your own questions to ensure that this program will be a good fit for you. Of course, you are hoping to be accepted to programs to which you have applied; however, it is also extremely important to remember that graduate school is a serious commitment.

This "From the Archive" post is perfect for those of you sitting down to make new year's resolutions right now. If many of those resolutions are career-related, you might also want to check out the post "New Year - New Career". Happy 2021, all!

Post written by guest blogger Charlesice Hawkins, Detailee within OITE.

With all the holidays and the end of the year upon us, we are entering a time when people traditionally tend to take vacation. During the pandemic though, people might be considering not taking time off because travel and social gatherings are being limited. Even if you don’t have any vacation plans, it is worth remembering the importance of time away from work.

Post written by guest blogger Jenn Wiggins, Wellness Advisor at OITE.