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Posts tagged: Career Advice
Sayonara, Job Loyalty!
October 21, 2016- Posted in Career Best Practices
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- Posted in Career Best Practices
“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- Posted in Career Best Practices
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- Posted in Career Best Practices
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 MoreMaintaining a Proper Work-Life Balance as Summer Heats Up
July 17, 2015- Posted in Career Best Practices, Management
How to Handle a Counter Offer
October 9, 2014- Posted in Career Best Practices
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- Posted in Career Best Practices
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- Posted in Career Best Practices
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…
Read MoreHow to Gather Your Professional References
January 24, 2013- Posted in Career Best Practices
Considering a job move anytime soon? You have a lot to do now. In addition to honing your social media profiles, leveraging alumni connections, networking…
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