I almost didn’t write this blog post because it is such a cliché for psychologists to write about New Year’s resolutions. However, my curiosity won out because I wanted to know what science says about New Year’s resolutions because there are so many articles claiming to offer good advice but providing no credible sources for any of the claims.… Read more... “What Does Science Say About New Year’s Resolutions?”
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How to Find Software Industry Jobs in Seattle
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Dear Dr. Civitelli,
I am a software development manager in New York City. My career is going well but I don’t think NYC is the place for me, long-term. I recently visited Seattle, WA, and I fell in love with it.… Read more... “How to Find Software Industry Jobs in Seattle”
Anti-Ageism Job Search Success Stories
Ageism is one of the most frustrating challenges for job seekers age 50+ (or younger in many industries) so I started collecting anti-ageism success stories so that job seekers could study real-life examples of people who launched or continued careers when they were older.… Read more... “Anti-Ageism Job Search Success Stories”
Job Search Tips for Age 50+: Tech Job Search Success Story
Today’s interview is with job search success story Jeff Shaevel. I met Jeff in Austin Digital Jobs. He shared his story as a 58-year-old job seeker and he impressed me so much, I wanted to know all the details. He graciously agreed to share his philosophy and advice about how to navigate a successful job search.… Read more... “Job Search Tips for Age 50+: Tech Job Search Success Story”
Should You Move for a Job?
A common career decision is whether to move for a job opportunity or to stay in a place where you already have strong ties to family and friends. There isn’t one right answer, of course, as people have different values and priorities, so I interviewed people who made different decisions to hear their perspectives for the benefit of people who might be considering whether to move for a job now.… Read more... “Should You Move for a Job?”