August 30, 2016 • Volume 7, Issue 18 • ISSN: 2154-3240

In This Issue

♦	Feature Article: Overcoming a Slump
♦	Ask Amanda: Should I get my MBA?
♦	Practical Tips: Phone Interviews

Overcoming a Slump

It happens to everyone. Everything is going well and then all of a sudden you’re in a slump and it seems nothing is working for you anymore. The danger is when you start to question your progress to date in the middle of a slump. It’s a slippery slope that can result in a lack of motivation, depression, and a sense of hopelessness. Don’t let it get to that point. Instead, take control and work your way out of it.

First realize that slumps are normal. Look no further than your favorite sports team. Not one has ever won a championship without having had periods of drought.
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	Happiness is learning to appreciate the struggles in life.

Practical Tips:
Phone Interviews

Many hiring managers use phone interviews as a way to narrow the applicant pool. Use these strategies to make sure you get to the next step:

Focus on your objective. Your immediate goal is to get to the in-person interview not to get hired.

I am wondering whether I should get my MBA. I feel like I’ve plateaued at work and know that I need to make some changes. Do you have any advice? J.M., Chicago, IL

It’s really smart to understand upfront why you are pursuing an MBA. From the way your question was phrased, it sounds like it’s because you’re feeling like your work situation is stagnant. Are you assuming it’s because you don’t have an MBA?
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