The Benefits of Applying to Jobs You Think You Aren't Qualified For
Gabriella Hall Gabriella Hall

The Benefits of Applying to Jobs You Think You Aren't Qualified For

Searching for a job can be a stressful experience, and it's common to come across job descriptions that seem to require skills and experience you don't have. Don't let the fear of rejection discourage you from pursuing opportunities that could lead to growth and fulfillment. Check out this article to learn why it's important to take the chance with your job search and apply anyway.

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Humanity Belongs In The Workplace
Gabriella Hall Gabriella Hall

Humanity Belongs In The Workplace

Now more than ever, we need understanding in the workplace.

The collective fear associated with recent layoffs, mass unemployment, and the unraveling of significant gains in diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts has made it difficult to ignore, especially at work. Check out this article and reflect on the challenging relationship between showing emotion and maintaining professionalism.

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Black Women and Burnout In The Workplace
Gabriella Hall Gabriella Hall

Black Women and Burnout In The Workplace

Burnout looks different for Black women. When a black woman experiences burnout in the workplace, the physical and mental drain intensifies from the culmination of factors not necessarily tied to the work itself. It is a brutal and isolating cycle that leads to higher rates of attrition, job dissatisfaction, and poor mental health. Check out this article to learn more about the systemic conditions by which Black women are propelled into workplace burnout, how to create a culture that nurtures and supports Black women, and the realities of moving forward after experiencing the devastating toll of burnout.

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Finding Yourself Again After A Layoff
Gabriella Hall Gabriella Hall

Finding Yourself Again After A Layoff

Being laid off can feel like an attack on your value. Layoffs and unexpected job insecurity can bring forth complex emotions like shame, disappointment, and fear that may lead you to question whether you belong in tech anymore or if you are just an imposter. Check out this article to learn more about the relationship between layoffs and imposter syndrome, and how advocating for resources and support can help you re-enter the workforce more confident than before.

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Dancing the Stress Away
Gabriella Hall Gabriella Hall

Dancing the Stress Away

In a time where healing and therapy are increasingly normalized, there are many conversations about which avenues of therapy may be of interest to most people. A form of therapy that I was completely unaware of was dance movement therapy.

If you want to use dance and movement to release some steam, this may be your new outlet.

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