The last thing you want to be in the uber competitive world of finance is irrelevant. As quickly as the industry evolves, so do technology, regulatory matters, digital trends, and related developments. What’s a smart finance professional to do? Here are three key areas to focus on as you future-proof your career. Future-Proofing Your Career [...]
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Does your career path lead to a new opportunity in an administration or light industry? If so, a temporary job during the holiday season is a great way to be sure you’re headed in the right direction. You may not think of December as a good time to start a new job. Or, you may [...]
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Light industrial jobs involve making, packaging, and shipping small components, operating production machinery, working on assembly lines, and practicing quality control. If a light industry career path piques your interest, or you’re already in the field and want to take things to the next level, be sure you know the most valuable skills to perfect [...]
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Wondering how to make advantageous professional connections? Use these tips to create strong professional links in-person or online.
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Business and careers revolve around people. Even if you’re not in a direct customer-facing role or industry, you still need to connect with others in order to build your brand and achieve your professional goals. Ask any successful person how they got where they are today, and virtually every one will tell you that their [...]
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Networking has always been important when it comes to building your career. Today’s constantly interconnected world is no exception. Networking – both in person and online – enables you to build relationships with people from diverse backgrounds and industries, expand your knowledge, and often, get the inside track on new job opportunities before they are [...]
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Being unemployed for an extended period can be frustrating, depressing, and frankly, soul-gutting. It can lead you to doubt your abilities, your strengths, and if it’s too prolonged, your self-worth. Even if you’ve experienced a job loss due to factors outside your control, like the economic cutbacks that have been so prevalent in recent years, [...]
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Whether you’re a brand new graduate or seeking a career change, having a solid network and fostering professional relationships should be key priorities. Think about networking this way: You can – and should – always be doing it. Every time you make a call or send an email or text message, you’re connecting with someone, [...]
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There’s an insightful book by Robert K. Johnson and J. Walker Smith entitled Life is Not Work, Work is Not Life. It’s a meaningful title and account, as everyone struggles with work/life balance at some point – but perhaps never do the two feel more intertwined than when, suddenly, you lose your job. No one [...]
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2022 looks like it will be a good year for job seekers. But, this doesn’t mean that everyone is having an easy time finding the work they want. Even in today’s economy, job opportunities can vary widely depending on your preferred industry, skill level, and competencies. Keep this in mind, as well: The market could [...]
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