The Career Compass
In this blog written by licensed psychologist, LaRae Jome, PhD, find your way with helpful articles, book reviews and more on careers, job searching, workplace conflict, and all the facets of working life.
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That DREADED Feeling: What to Do When You Dread Your Job
Here’s a quick (and unscientific) test to see if you are burned out on your job - and if so, what to do about it.
When Work Knocks You Down: Recovering from Negative Job Experiences
There are many different ways that work can knock people down. I work with many people who have been knocked down by bad experiences in their jobs and I help them recover and move forward in their lives.
“Designing Your Work Life” Review
f you are unhappy at work AND ready to do something about it, read, "Designing Your Work Life" by Bill Burnett & Dave Evans.
“Switchers” Review
If you are a mid-career professional who is planning to switch careers, Switchers is the book for you.
The Introvert’s Guide to Job Searching
How to use your strengths as an introvert and take control of your job search.
“The 2-Hour Job Search: Using Technology to Get the Right Job FASTER” Review
For any job seeker who has ever lamented, “I know that networking is the best way to find jobs, but how exactly do I network?“ The 2-Hour Job Search by Steve Dalton has the answers.
“What Color Is Your Parachute?” Review
Learn from a licensed psychologist's take on the job searching book, "What Color is Your Parachute" by Richard N. Bolles.
“Ask For It” Review
“Ask for It”, by Dr. Linda Babcock and Sara Laschever, provides practical advice for increasing your negotiation skills.
“Roadmap: The Get-It-Together Guide for Figuring Out What To Do With Your Life” Review
If you have wondered “How do you build a career that’s true to who you are?”, then hop on the career exploration road trip in Roadmap for an inspiration ride.
“The Ultimate Job Search Guide” Review
Looking for solid job searching advice from an experienced career professional with a minimum of frills? Then The Ultimate Job Search Guide is the book for you.