Caroline Ceniza-Levine

Reflections On The Last Year

As we barrel into a new season, it is an opportune time to reflect on what has passed.

As we barrel into a new season, it is an opportune time to reflect on what has passed:

What milestones occurred in the last season and the last year?  This is a good time to audit where you are in your job search goals – are you getting meetings with people who are in a position to hire you or help you?  For the employed, update your resume – are you growing, do you have new items to share?

What are you particular grateful for in the last season and the last year?  Much of job search and career management seems to focus on fixing what is wrong (with the market, with your search).  But staying upbeat is key to a productive search and career, and gratitude is a great way to stay upbeat.

What will you remember most about the last season and the last year?  So much of good job search and career management is having examples of your big achievements – what are they for the last season and the last year?

What did you learn in the last season and the last year?  Good career planning always includes R&D investment in yourself.

What was your favorite movie/ book/ show from last season and the last year?  You need a life outside of your job search and career.

Who shared your life in the last season and the last year?  You need a support systems of friends, family and community.

What was the funniest thing that happened in the last season and the last year?  In addition to gratitude, laughter is a great way to stay upbeat. 

What is most special about the last season and the last year?  So much of job search and career management is pushing for the next win.  But don’t forget to cherish the wins along the way.

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