One Big Job Search Mistake That Can Make or Break Your Application!

One Big Job Search Mistake That Can Make or Break Yur ApplicationIt is amazing to me that even within the career industry (people who should KNOW not to do this), I still see this mistake again and again. Recently, an e-mail came across my desk from a colleague who is looking for a resume writer to add to their growing team. It made me think about the myriad of applications Ive received over the years when Ive made a similar call. Again and again, the biggest mistake Ive seen involves job seekers who dont do their research. Believe it or not, this is CRITICALLY important to your job search, and Im going to give you a prime example why.You could say Im a research-aholic. Before I make a major decision or major purchase, I do my homework. That same trait has carried over into my job searches. Whenever I want to apply to a job, Ill research any information I can find about the company anywhere else it has listed the positionand even go to its Web site to see if more information is liste d about the opportunity. In my line of work, when we search for new writers we ask for samples of their work along with their compensation requirements. Our fees are no secret you can review our Web site to see the investment for our services. Yet Im always shocked (I dont know why at this point ) when I receive an application and someone states their fees, which are notably higher than what our clients are asked to pay. I always wonder, how am I supposed to pay you more than Im charging the clients?It would have taken this person less than 30 seconds to find this information on our Web site, yet they didnt even bother to take the time to look before stating their fees. Its this kind of lack of effort, research, and attention to detail that lets me know they are not the right fit for my time.What are you unknowingly communicating to the hiring manager when you dont do your research? If the company asks for a salary range when applying DO YOUR RESEARCH

Practicing Self Care Wont Keep Moms From Burning Out, So Stop Telling Them It Will

Practicing Self Care Wont Keep Moms From Burning Out, So Stop Telling Them It Will At FGB, were the first ones to tell you that we can all use some mora self-care practices in our lives.Weve shared self-care tips for working women, self-care practices that are actually affordable, self-care strategies for when youre strapped for time, unexpected self-care acts you can do at work, real womens self-care routines that theyve spelled out for us and so much mora. But were also here to urge you to stop telling burnt out mothers to just spend a little more time with themselves. Because implying that the onus is on mothers to practice self-care, and negating the institutionalized reasons that many mothers burn out in the first place, is not OK.The fact of the matter is that telling moms to take more baths or go for more walks or pick up more passion projects (even with the best intentions) is asking them to bear the burden of fixing the burnout to which theyre too often inevitably subjected . We should be putting the pressure on society to tackle the nuanced root of motherhood burnout. Because mothers dont have time to correct societys wrongs when theyre busy, you know, parenting.Sure, a wealth of research suggests that self-care practices can improve our overall health and wellbeing. And the wohlbefinden industry is witnessing an upward trend because evermore people are interested in pursuing self-care through mindfulness apps, fitness programs, silent retreats and more. In fact, the wellness market was worth $9.9 billion in 2016, and its anticipated to reach $13.2 billion by 2022, according to Marketdata research.So, yes, mothers, like all of us, can certainly benefit from the self-care practices that are becoming increasingly accessible to them with the booming wellness market. But here are three reasons why mothers are actually burning out, and perhaps we can all take a step back and consider how we, as a society, can make the change instead.1. Many mothers are doi ng it alone (or with little help).Many mothers are burning out because theyre at home parenting alone while their partners are back at work. Why? Because the United States is the only developed country in the world that doesnt mandate paid parental leave, let alone any paternity. Instead, the Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993 (FMLA) is the only law protecting new parents, requiring 12 weeks of unpaid leaveannually for mothers of newborn or newly adopted children and only if they work for a company with 50 or more employees.Its bad enough that women might not get paid during their time off to care for their newborns (which is stressful in and of itself), but the law says nothing about fathers. We still live in a world in which women are expected to be the at-home caretakers and men are expected to be the breadwinners.2. Many mothers depression isnt taken seriously.Yes, childbirth can trigger a range of emotions that affect a new mothers hormones. As such, many new moms experience mood swings, crying bouts, anxiety and difficulty sleeping after giving birth all of which usually comes on within the first two to three days post-delivery and may last for up to two weeks. But, for upwards of 20 percent of women, according to the Center for Disease Control, behauptung emotions devolve into depression.Postpartum depression (PPD) doesnt just take adjusting to motherhood. Its not just the baby blues as too many friends, family members and even doctors are quick to tell new mothers. Rather, PPD can develop anywhere from a few weeks into motherhood to even a year after delivery. In fact, approximately 600,000 women get postpartum depression in the U.S. alone. Still, for all too many of these women, their depression isnt taken seriously enough, as mental illnesses like depression are grossly underdiagnosed.3. Mothers are constantly battling mom shame.We live in a world in which mothers are constantly damned if they do, damned if they dont. Theyre inundated with unsoli cited, unfounded and contradictory opinions from friends, families, colleagues, doctors, the media and just about everyone else regarding their parenting decisions.Theyre criticized (and penalized) if they go back to work too soon after maternity leave, dont go back to work soon enough and give up their careers, work too much or dont work enough. Theyre criticized for looking a specific way during pregnancy or dressing a certain way after it. Theyre criticized for choosing to feed their babies naturally if they even get a choice given the lack of support and facilities for breastfeeding mothers. Theyre criticized for how they educate their children and what they feed their children. Theyre judged for everything they do for both themselves and their children. And spending every single day battling criticism is just plain exhausting.So its no wonder why, according to Motherlys 2019 State of Motherhood survey, 51 percent of moms feel discouraged when it comes to managing the stress of work and motherhood, about one-third of them say that their mental and physical health is suffering and a whopping 85 percent dont believe that society does a good job at supporting mothers.--AnnaMarie Houlis is a feminist, a freelance journalist and an adventure aficionado with an affinity for impulsive solo travel. She spends her days writing about womens empowerment from around the world. You can follow her work on her blog, HerReport.org, and follow her journeys on Instagram her_report,Twitterherreportand Facebook.