What Have You Done for Me Lately? How to Make a Strong Impression Before Year-End Reviews
October 2, 2018
The end of the year is fast approaching, and the big question from your boss is coming: “What have you achieved this year?” You…
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Posts tagged: Career Advice
How to Look Great for Your Interview – On a Budget
- September 29, 2017
Resume? Proofed, printed and ready to go. Interview prep? Employer research completed; answers to common questions well-rehearsed. Driving route? Planned out. You’re all set to…
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Moving On, Without Burning a Bridge
- December 23, 2016
You just accepted the offer for a new full-time position. The job pays more and has a ton of potential for career growth. So why…
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Sayonara, Job Loyalty!
- October 21, 2016
The average person spends 90,000 hours on the job during their lifetime. 90,000! That’s a looong time to be frustrated or unhappy in your work….
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There’s No Excuse for Excuses at Work
- September 7, 2016
“I just put a casserole in the oven.” “My plastic surgery needed some ‘tweaking’ to get it just right.” “I got stuck in the blood…
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Why Jugglers Don’t Earn Much Money
- May 9, 2016
Does your career feel more like a three-ring circus than a linear path of advancement? It might be time to give up the juggling act….
Read MoreIs Your Major Marketable? Most Popular College Degrees and Jobs for Them
- July 31, 2015
Why do most people earn college degrees? To learn essential knowledge and skills that make them more employable, of course! Unfortunately, the degrees which…
Read MoreHow to Handle a Counter Offer
- October 9, 2014
You’ve done it. After months of phone calls, networking events, resume submissions and interviews, you’ve finally received an exciting job offer. Congratulations! Giving your two…
Read MoreSchool is Back in Session. Are Your Skills Up to Date?
- September 2, 2014
Applying for a position in a rapidly evolving field? Before you hit the “Submit” button, make sure your certifications are up to date. Most of…
Read MoreWhy You Shouldn’t Just Hang Up on a Recruiter, Even Though You Already Have a Job
- April 30, 2014
Three years ago, you wouldn’t have read a post like this on our blog. The job market was flooded with unemployed applicants (thanks to the…
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