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4 Smart Moves You Didn’t Realize Sink Your Chances in an Interview

You have a job interview coming up for a role you’re really excited about. So, obviously, you’re going to do absolutely everything in your power to nail it. Sometimes, however, it’s your very best intentions that backfire. You prepare for every contingency—and end up causing yourself to make mistakes you would’ve otherwise avoided. Here’s the good news:… Read More 4 Smart Moves You Didn’t Realize Sink Your Chances in an Interview

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The New Networking Norm: Keys to Making Social Media Connections Count

The New Networking Norm: Keys to Making Social Media Connections Count Networking ain’t what it used to be. Handshakes, hand-written notes, and a Rolodex sound like ancient history. But with all the obvious advantages of email, LinkedIn, and social media connections come one major downside: the risk of coming off like a creeper looms high… Read More The New Networking Norm: Keys to Making Social Media Connections Count

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Starting Your First Job? How to Stay Organized and Sane

Starting Your First Job? How to Stay Organized and Sane Like many other young professionals, I have a jam-packed schedule. A typical week for me consists of working at my 9-to-5 job, volunteering at two nonprofits, happy hours and hikes with friends, networking at professional events, getting in some “me” time, and even doing some contract… Read More Starting Your First Job? How to Stay Organized and Sane

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4 Ways You’re Making Your Job Way Harder Than it Needs to Be

4 Ways You’re Making Your Job Way Harder Than it Needs to Be You know that work is supposed to be challenging—but there’s no way it’s supposed to be this challenging. Even the simplest of tasks take you twice as long as anybody else in your office, and you’re beginning to think that you’re the problem. Here are four… Read More 4 Ways You’re Making Your Job Way Harder Than it Needs to Be

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10 Mistakes That Are Standing Between You and Your Dream Job

The process of job hunting is tough. It’s not only hard on your wallet, but it’s also hard on your self-esteem. When you’ve sent out dozens of resumes and landed multiple interviews, all without success, it’s hard not to get discouraged. At this point, you may start to rationalize your lack of employment by blaming outside influences:… Read More 10 Mistakes That Are Standing Between You and Your Dream Job

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5 Reasons Why You Should Take Your 5-Year Plan—and Throw it Away

5 Reasons Why You Should Take Your 5-Year Plan—and Throw it Away We’ve all heard about the importance of career planning and goal setting, but what if it’s actually keeping you from growing? Planning is imperative to succeeding at work, in life, and with your health. But when does planning become restrictive to improvement? If… Read More 5 Reasons Why You Should Take Your 5-Year Plan—and Throw it Away

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6 Steps to Creating a Career Manifesto That’ll Propel You Toward Success

When we’re kids, we’re often asked, “What do you want to be when you grow up?” But now that you’re all grown, when’s the last time you asked yourself that question? And now’s the time when the answer is more important than ever—and that answer is your “career manifesto.” Taking the time to write a… Read More 6 Steps to Creating a Career Manifesto That’ll Propel You Toward Success