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Recognizing Toxic Workplace Signs — and Choosing Your Next Step
Toxic workplace signs are data. Use them to build clarity and a plan. When work starts costing you your sleep, your peace, or your confidence, it’s time to pause. Not every stressful job is toxic—but persistent dysfunction has a way of becoming normal over time. Knowing toxic workplace signs helps you stop second-guessing yourself and start making decisions with clarity. Toxic Workplace Signs (Beyond “Busy” or “Stressful”) A toxic workplace isn’t occasional friction—it’s per
Kerry Smith
Jan 152 min read


Working for an Abrasive Boss Without Losing Your Confidence
Dealing with an abrasive boss requires calm strategy and self-protection. If you’re replaying conversations in your head—wondering what you should have said—it’s a sign your system is working overtime. Dealing with an abrasive boss can chip away at confidence because the goalposts feel unclear and the tone feels sharp. You may not be able to change their personality, but you can protect your performance, reputation, and well-being. What Abrasive Behavior Often Looks Like Imp
Kerry Smith
Jan 152 min read


Networking Without the Awkward: A Simple Weekly Routine
Networking for job search works best when it’s consistent and low-pressure. If networking makes you cringe, you’re not alone. Many people think networking means cold asking or forced small talk. But networking for job search is simply building professional relationships with consistency. The goal isn’t to “use people.” It’s to stay visible, learn, and create real conversation, so opportunities can find you . A Weekly Networking Routine (30–45 Minutes Total) Add 5 connections
Kerry Smith
Jan 151 min read


Three Job Search Myths You Need to Drop—Today
When you drop the myth, you get your momentum back. Smart, capable people get stuck for one reason: they believe a myth that sounds “realistic.” These job search myths quietly shrink your confidence and your approach—until you’re applying like you’re asking for permission. Let’s clear them out so you can show up as the solution . Myth 1: “I can’t get hired if I’m not currently employed.” Hiring managers care about fit and proof. Your job is to show relevance and results—not
Kerry Smith
Jan 141 min read


Your Personal Marketing Plan: The Job Search Tool That Saves Time (and Sanity)
A personal marketing plan for job search brings structure, focus, and momentum. If your job search feels chaotic, it’s often because you’re doing activities without a clear structure. A personal marketing plan for job search fixes that fast. It helps you decide what you’re aiming for, what makes you compelling, and how you’ll show up consistently—without burning out. When you have a plan, you stop guessing and start executing. What a Personal Marketing Plan Does (and Why It
Kerry Smith
Jan 122 min read
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