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6 Ways to Make Your Next Performance Review Way Less Painful

6 Ways to Make Your Next Performance Review Way Less Painful Even if you’re a stellar employee, performance reviews can be a surprisingly draining process. Whether you’re sitting across from your manager panicking about all those times you came in a little (or a lot) after 9 AM or filling out a self-appraisal form, going over everything you’ve done… Read More 6 Ways to Make Your Next Performance Review Way Less Painful

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Your 5-Step Plan to Getting a Promotion Without Having to Ask for It

Your 5-Step Plan to Getting a Promotion Without Having to Ask for It Nobody likes having to actually ask for a promotion. Advocating for yourself is a lot harder than speaking up for others. The good news is, if your boss is paying attention and your actions are speaking for themselves, you may not have to… Read More Your 5-Step Plan to Getting a Promotion Without Having to Ask for It

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How to Tell if an Internship Will Be More Than Just Fetching Coffee

How to Tell if an Internship Will Be More Than Just Fetching Coffee We’ve all heard the internship horror stories. Those grueling days working with little to no pay in the heat of summer, trekking to get coffee for a terrible boss before organizing filing cabinets all day. But don’t worry, that doesn’t have to… Read More How to Tell if an Internship Will Be More Than Just Fetching Coffee

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3 Ways to Figure Out What You’re Really, Really Good At (That Can Also Make You Money)

3 Ways to Figure Out What You’re Really, Really Good At (That Can Also Make You Money) Finding our natural talents can be quite difficult to do. For me, it took me decades to find out that I was good at writing. It was never a skill that I knew I had, especially since all… Read More 3 Ways to Figure Out What You’re Really, Really Good At (That Can Also Make You Money)

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How to Ask for an Awesome Letter of Recommendation (and Actually Get One)

How to Ask for an Awesome Letter of Recommendation (and Actually Get One) You’ve found your dream company. The even better news? They’re currently hiring for a position that’s perfect for you. You’ve already tackled all of the application basics. You did your research, tailored your resume, wrote an impressive cover letter, and even sent the department head a… Read More How to Ask for an Awesome Letter of Recommendation (and Actually Get One)