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Posts tagged: Career Advice

How to Choose the Right Career for You

Your career has a major impact on your life, your future, and your overall happiness and well-being. If you’re like the average person, you’ll spend a third of your life – or roughly 90,000 hours total – at work. If you’re unhappy, stressed or dissatisfied there, it can really take a toll – leaving  you [...] Read More

Unlock Your Career Growth Mindset With These Tips

Growth is about moving forward – and so is developing a growth mindset. Psychologist Carol Dweck coined the term “growth mindset” in her 2006 book Mindset: The New Psychology of Success. Her studies show that those who believe they can develop their talents tend to achieve more than those who feel their abilities are innate, [...] Read More

What Are Some Good Pieces of General Career Advice?

You’re ready to take your career to the next level, but you’re not sure exactly how to go about it. Searching for Las Vegas job openings is part of your plan, but you know there’s more to it. There’s plenty of general career advice out there, and you want to learn the best of it. [...] Read More

5 Things to Make Sure Are In Your Relocation Package

You've found the perfect engineering job. One problem: it's located in Bend, OR. You'll have to move to take advantage of the opportunity. How do you know what's reasonable to ask for in a relocation package? As the COVID restrictions lift, these questions will become more relevant. During the pandemic, the rise of the work-from-home [...] Read More

Since My Company is Still Remote, Can I Move?

More than a year has passed since the beginning of the pandemic. Some things have started getting back to normal. But many workplaces remain in remote mode. If you're operating from home anyway, why not move to your ideal spot? The idea has appeal. Now that you don't have to worry about a commute, you [...] Read More