Dr. Yesel Yoon, NYC Psychologist

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Writing about perfectionism, burnout, and reaching your career goals

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Most Common Job Interview Questions and How to Answer Them

Most Common Job Interview Questions and How to Answer Them. The folks at Novoresume.com have created a helpful guide to the most common job interview questions. They break down these questions and provide suggested answers. To get the most out of these resources, it is important to practice and prepare. Job interviews, the job application process, and all the steps can be stressful but don’t feel like you have to go at alone. Take advantage of these resources that will help you overcome the fear of applying to new jobs.

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Five Transferable Skills That Can Help When Changing Careers

Featuring a guest post by Kevin Denholm, founder of NextAdvocate.com. To help with the challenges of making career changes, this article provides tips on how to speak to five transferable skills that can help with a career change. Start with these five skills and see how you can build off your past and current job experiences and skills. Find the gaps and don’t be afraid to take advantage of courses and training programs to fill in those skill gaps. It’s not too late to make changes in your career and improve the quality of your life.

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How to Enjoy Activities Safely During a Pandemic Summer

We’re moving into the summer with the pandemic still upon us and many are anxious to get out and about. What’s the best way to safely enjoy activities this summer? Luckily you can definitely still enjoy outdoor or indoor activities! I share an article by Julie Singh, founder of TripOutside.com, who writes about how to stay sane and active while social distancing. I also share some ways I have personally been able to keep up with old routines and new activities. Hopefully this will give you some ideas for how you can also enjoy life and maintain your physical, mental, and emotional health!

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Demystifying the dreaded task of networking. It begins with who you already know

Does the thought of networking make you shudder? To succeed in your job search and progress in your career, you’re always told you have to network. But how do you network effectively? You actually hold the key to networking and it exists in who and what you already know. I demystify this daunting and dreaded task of networking in today’s post by sharing two key strategies. You have what it takes to network and succeed in growing career opportunities and it will not necessarily entail more cocktail hours. Read more to get less stressed about networking!

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How frontline workers and caregivers can cope with stress and burnout

How can frontline workers and caregivers cope with burnout during times of intense stress? The coronavirus pandemic and similar periods of extreme stress force health care professionals, essential workers, and caregivers to work harder under harsh conditions. This is a set up for burnout. Who will help the helpers? This blog post covers tips for the helpers who need help themselves managing with the emotional, mental and physical burden. From mindfulness to taking time to talk to someone, these practical and essential tips are meant to be practiced anytime anywhere.

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