Lately — with the whole massive global pandemic going on and everything — I’ve been thinking a lot about my career and how much it’s keeping me sane and bringing me joy. I almost chose a very different one, and being where I am and seeing how the world is has made me so grateful that I eventually followed my gut.
Late August never fails to give me nostalgia for college even though it’s been just over two years since the start of my final semester. Wild, huh?
I certainly don’t miss the days of paper deadlines and flashcard studies, but I miss the campus vibe and being so close to friends most of all. Sure, college for people right now is, uh, different since we’re in a pandemic, but it’s making me feel extra grateful for my four years there.
And when I’m feeling grateful, I love to reflect. Today, I’m looking back on some of the best choices I made in college.
I’ve been reading a lot of cover letters lately.
Now, I’ve never liked writing cover letters and I can promise you I’ve written some pretty rough ones for internships in the past. Yes, I’ve forgotten to change the company name to the correct one. I’ve missed typos only to realize after I hit “submit.” I’ve put in a bunch of puns and sometimes a few jokes.
But now that I’m on the receiving end and I’ve helped a few friends give their cover letters a facelift, I’ve noticed there are a few surefire ways to make your cover letter stand out in a good way.
Here’s how to get your cover letter read and leave a lasting impression.
Staying motivated is never an easy feat, and it’s an especially tricky one when the world seems to be (is?) crumbling during a global pandemic. But even if the world is crumbling, you don’t have to be!
I’m usually pretty good at staying motivated, but I find myself falling into slumps whenever I’m not sure what I’m working toward or why. I LOVE a project with a clear vision or goal, but when I don’t have those things sometimes I find myself giving up or drifting off into a series of “What’s the point?” thoughts.
Sadly, beautiful bullet journals and inspiring Ted Talks do very little for me in terms of setting goals and achieving them.
And so, I’ve gathered some of my best, practical ways to stay motivated in hopes it might help you set and smash some goals… and maybe it’ll help me get back on track, too.
