There are lots of job opportunities out there. It may not always feel that way - or at least, it may seem overwhelming to try and find the right job for you. But if you have a plan of action in place, achieving that goal can be easier than you think. Start with your resume. [...]
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Building a professional network should be ongoing throughout your career. And it’s a critically important tool in your toolbox if you find yourself job searching. So, if you need to step up the pace of your networking quickly, what’s the best way to go about it? LinkedIn and other social platforms are a good place [...]
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Making connections and developing them into meaningful, mutually beneficial relationships is at the heart of effective networking. It’s important at many stages of your life and career, but especially when you’re job hunting. Networking enables you to build connections that can greatly enhance your chances of landing the right job. Among the leading benefits: You [...]
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“Never get so busy making a living that you forget to make a life.” These are the words of singer Dolly Parton. She’s has countless chart-topping hits, but this may be her best work yet, even though it’s not part of a #1 song. Everyone knows the feeling when work demands pile up so quickly [...]
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Summer is right around the corner. The calendar is nearing the midpoint of the year, already! And while you anticipate warm weather, vacations, and longer days with more time spent outside, it’s also an opportune time to step back, reassess, and enjoy a brief career breather, then take steps to keep your professional goals and [...]
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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 [...]
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It’s one of the most challenging conversations to have - yet at the same time, there’s a sense of promise and optimism if the outcome is positive. Asking for a raise. Yikes. Even if you know you deserve it and are confident your track record supports your position, it’s not easy. But, with the right [...]
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You have enough to do already. Chances are, you’ve started off the new year running just as fast as you did at the end of 2022. Where, in the grand scheme of things, are you supposed to find the time to sit down and define, set, and start working toward those career goals you keep [...]
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When it comes to being an effective manager, you don’t need to be the best at everything. After all, you have plenty of other managers and employees you can rely on to take care of certain tasks. What matters most is that you possess three important traits that make you and your team more productive. [...]
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Searching for your first job is an exciting time in your life. It’s also stressful, frustrating, and at times, disappointing. But in the end, it’s all worth it, as you land a role that’s an invaluable first stepping stone for your career. Where should you start, to make your job search efficient and successful? Have [...]
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October 4, 2023
