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April 19, 2018
Breaking Out of the Analysis Loop
Decisions are hard. Sometimes you have too much information, sometimes you have too little, and sometimes it conflicts. It’s easy to get stuck in a loop – going through the same options over and over again, hoping something new will jump and make the right choice obvious. In the meantime, you are not moving forward. When you find yourself the victim of “analysis paralysis”, try some of these techniques to …
June 29, 2017
Starting Off Right: Tips for navigating new workplaces
Starting a new job is exciting – so many new things to learn! But how do you make sure to do the right things, and set yourself up for future success? The most important thing is to make a great first impression. Remember what you observed during your on-site interview about the dress code, and err on the conservative/dressy side. Make sure you arrive on-time, or even a little early, …
On the Job is an AGU blog, that provides career advice and workforce guidance to geoscience students, early-career and established professionals who are interested in pursuing professional enrichment.