Happiness Breeds Success
Want to be happy? I recommend reading this piece by New York Times columnist Harvey Mackay. Copyright secured by Digiprove © 2017 Yvonne Lefort
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I am teaching a job search workshop on Networking the American Way at UC Village in Albany, Tuesday, March 26, from 7-9pm. If you are a graduate student, visiting scholar, postdoc or an accompanying partner at UC Berkeley, please sign up. Registration is required. ... See MoreSee Less
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Volunteering as I travel is a new goal of mine. It gives me a closer connection to the local community, gives me a sense of purpose, and makes me feel happy! ... See MoreSee Less
Volunteering in Yelapa, Mexico | Traveling with Mike and Yvonne
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Students from the 6th grade class at Escuela Primaria Juan de la Barrera waited eagerly for me to begin reading them a story. Aline Shapiro, an American librarian whose dream had been to build a child...2 months ago ·
As some of you know, starting life over again in a foreign country can be very challenging, especially if you're a spouse who has quit your job to follow your husband. In this blogpost, Jolanda describes what the transition of moving from the Netherlands to Berkeley was like for her, and how the Friday Morning Coffee (a group I facilitate weekly at a cafe in Berkeley) was a big support during her first year here. ... See MoreSee Less
Starting Life Over Again in a Foreign Country
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By Jolanda Heijnen Jolanda is an international spouse from the Netherlands. She followed her husband who is doing a post-doc at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory. Before moving to Berkeley, Jol…4 months ago ·
This is so true: "When we say that another person is difficult, we are focusing on our take on what they are doing. However, if we can suspend our judgments, we may notice recurring patterns in the situations we find annoying, frustrating, or upsetting, and it might turn out that these triggers have more to do with us than they do with the other person." ... See MoreSee Less
There’s No Such Thing as Difficult People
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A shift in mind-set can enable us to improve our working relationships with those we struggle with.5 months ago ·
Do you dislike small talk? Many of my clients from other countries don't know how to make small talk and feel it is inauthentic. However much you may dislike it, small talk is an important part of American culture. Here's some tips to make it easier for you! ... See MoreSee Less
How to Nail Authentic Small Talk--and Actually Enjoy It
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The key is to stay present, probe for common interests, and treat small talk as an investment in your future relationships.5 months ago ·
This is a great article on the grief people experience when they leave a job they loved. ... See MoreSee Less
Why You Should Take Time to Mourn During Career Transitions
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Grief is common when you leave a job you love.7 months ago ·
Job objectives on resumes are old-fashioned! A Professional Summary is what will make your resume shine. This article gives you lots of good examples on how to write a great career summary. ... See MoreSee Less
Resume-Writing Essentials: Five Most Powerful Career Summaries
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What can you write in your resume's career summary that will capture readers' interest, demonstrate that you have the requisite qualifications for each targeted job, and help you land an interview?7 months ago ·
Looking for a job in the San Francisco Bay Area? JVS in San Francisco offers a number of great job search workshops. And, they're FREE! ... See MoreSee Less
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Job Search Workshops Want to get just a taste of JVS? Register for one of our free, monthly workshops by clicking View Details below and then add the workshop to your cart. For technical support or to...11 months ago ·