Julie Shenkman

July 28, 2022 Julie Shenkman

5 Steps to Take When You Can’t Decide on a Career

Don’t know what career is right for you? You’re not alone. For entry level employees, the world of work can seem like a scary place when you don’t know what career is right for you. Lots of people choose a

July 12, 2022 Julie Shenkman

Use Consistent Keywords to Strengthen Your Brand in Your Resume and Social Profiles

Looking for an easy way to build your brand? A quick tweak on your resume and social media profiles can open the door for more opportunities. This strategy helps you connect with people that NEED someone like you. Here is

June 30, 2022 Julie Shenkman

How Saying “No” Can Be Just as Powerful as Saying “Yes” When It Comes to Taking the Next Step in Your Career

We all have learned (or at least heard) that being a “yes person” positively contributes to our mental attitude and social interactions for it makes us more open to opportunities and opinions. However, when you take this behavior too far,

June 16, 2022 Julie Shenkman

Is Admitting You Need a Mental Health Day to Your Boss Going to Hold You Back?

Health and wellness are increasingly important for many organizations and people. They impact our lives and help us enjoy life. And what’s included in health and wellness benefits are expanding. Not only is physical health emphasized but having good mental

June 2, 2022 Julie Shenkman

Are You Settling for Less in Your Career Because You’re Scared?

“There is no passion to be found playing small–in settling for a life that is less than the one you are capable of living.” – Nelson Mandela Although we call it “comfort zone”, when we’re stuck in it, we no

May 5, 2022 Julie Shenkman

Is It Ever Okay to Tweak Your Job Titles?

I think that we can all agree that Marketing Manager sounds better than Marketing Assistant. While they both have significant responsibility, a manager typically has more responsibility and is considered to have higher qualifications than an assistant. Have you ever

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April 21, 2022 Julie Shenkman

Ask Yourself These 3 Questions to Figure Out Your Next Career Move

When caught under the pressure of deciding what your next career move should be, when struggling with the fear of not finding a job or of disappointing someone, you often forget that your needs and aspirations are what you must

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April 5, 2022 Julie Shenkman

Setting Yourself Apart When Applying for Management Jobs

Recent research on job interviews suggests that “The average number of people who tend to apply for a single job is 118, while only 20% of them get to be interviewed.” If you’re pursuing a job in management, in particular,

March 17, 2022 Julie Shenkman

How to Find a Job That Aligns with Your Personal Brand

No matter whether this is your first job search or your 10th, it’s important to establish what kind of environment you’re looking for. It can be draining to sift through multiple job postings when you don’t know what you’re looking

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March 3, 2022 Julie Shenkman

How to Find an Environment That Fits Your Personality

Have you ever taken a personality test? It may sound cliché, but these are significant indicators for finding compatible career paths and life partners. You can take a Myers- Brigg test here and see what type of positions come up with your personality