So here we are — almost a year into a pandemic — with lives full of virtual activities we used to do in person. We’ve adjusted in countless ways to keep ourselves and our loved ones safe. Whether you’re learning online entirely or have a “blended” schedule of physical classroom and distance learning, It isn’t easy. A reality of our brave new world is “virtual burnout.”

Does this sound familiar? You’re logging long hours, but no matter how hard you try, your to-do list keeps growing. Worse, while you have your share of successes, important things sometimes slip through the cracks of your action-packed days. But take heart. Adopting some strong organizational habits could be the key to making your work life much more productive — and far less stressful.

Does any of this sound familiar? You worry about meeting expectations and you credit “luck” for your accomplishments? What about feeling that other people are overestimating you, along with a secret fear that people will find out you’re not as capable as they think? If you have thoughts and feelings like that, you may be dealing with “impostor syndrome.” Also known as impostor phenomenon, it’s a nagging inner voice whispering that you don’t deserve your achievements — that you don’t really belong.

You made it through school, you landed that job, and you are working your heart out. But there’s that nagging feeling — the whisper inside saying you don’t really belong or deserve your success.  

If you are a first-generation college student — or will be soon — your world is about to expand in a number of ways. According to the Online Journal for Workforce Education and Development, approximately 50 percent of today’s college students are in proud, but uncharted, territory as the first in their family to attend a four-year college or university. Whether you’re getting ready to attend school on campus or online, it’s a big deal.

As a high school or college student, you may have been connected to AISES in any number of ways. Now, as a working professional, you may find it harder to keep those ties with the organization. One simple way to make sure you stay connected and involved — and support the AISES mission — is volunteering. There are many great ways to volunteer with AISES as a working professional. Here are just a few.

You did it! You made it to college and are ready to start making the most of everything your campus has to offer. As a Native student, your identity is part of who you are, and something you want to celebrate and explore with other likeminded students. One way to do that is to join or start an AISES College Chapter. Here’s how to start a chapter at your school.

The countdown is on. It’s almost time for the AISES National Conference, an annual highlight for thousands of Indigenous professionals throughout North America and beyond. The conference will be making its virtual debut on a 100 percent online platform, giving participants new ways to make the most of three action-packed days. This year’s all-virtual format will include opening and closing ceremonies, a keynote address, a talking circle, expert-led topical sessions, research presentations, mixers, and Indian Country’s largest College and Career Fair. 

The AISES National Conference is known for breaking new ground every year, and 2020 will be no exception. This year’s event is 100 percent virtual and has the potential to bring together more STEM participants than ever before. 

Whew! You’ve just finished another interview, and you’re hoping to hear back soon. You constantly check your email and phone, but nothing comes through. As the days go by and you don’t hear anything, you wonder what your status is. You contact the company. If you’re lucky, you hear back right away. If not, you’re just left wondering. So what can you do when you aren’t hearing back from prospective employers?