Many university students naturally focus on important goals like getting good grades and keeping up with homework. But you shouldn’t settle for just getting by. College is also a time to hone leadership skills that will help you at work
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Five Ways to Improve Your Skill Set As a Busy Professional
Working during the day and attending school at night or vice versa can be physically and mentally exhausting. It also slows the pace or completely stops a professional from growing in his/her respective career path. Here’s 5 ways to consistently
Continue reading3 Tips to Stand Out From the Candidate Crowd
In a competitive job market, gaining an edge over other qualified candidates can often times be challenging. How do you stand out from a crowd without appearing too aggressive? It’s a fine line, and crossing it could actually hurt your
Continue readingMillennials Seek Careers that Match Their Personal Values
mil [Excerpted from Social-Hire] Millennials are next in line to be our leaders and they are beginning to step up to the plate and claim their roles. A recent survey by Nexxt shows that 74 percent of Millennials want to
Continue readingWant Honest Coworkers? Work with Millennials
In response to the recent blog post here, Millennials: Just Fail Already, I feel the need to defend Millennials. Full disclosure: I’m in no man’s land when it comes to belonging to a generation. I’m somewhere between Gen X and
Continue readingThe Secret to Hitting the Next Rung on the Corporate Ladder: Learning
Moving your way up the corporate ladder requires an all-encompassing approach. It involves dressing sharply, being punctual and learning how to be a networking pro, among other things. However, there’s one aspect that people often overlook: learning. In some cases,
Continue readingMore People Say They’d Work on Thanksgiving. Are You One of Them?
56% of workers say they’d work on Thanksgiving, but when we asked the same question last year, only 48% of workers said they were willing to work and that Thanksgiving is a day to be spent with family. So what’s
Continue reading4 Reasons to Boost Your Career with a Specialization
Due to the rapid advancement of technology and changes in the job market, employers are seeking employees that are Subject Matter Experts. Previously, schooling was a more holistic experience aimed at creating well-rounded individuals—students learned something about everything. Now the
Continue readingHow to Stay Out of the Job-Hopper Zone
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the average professional switches jobs every three to four years. But what if you’ve changed jobs two, three or four times within this time frame? Does it hurt your chances of receiving a
Continue readingIn a Work Rut? 5 Signs It’s Time to Go Back to School
While the school of the hard knocks may have a spot in the hearts of all who go through it, oftentimes a formal degree holds the ability to do wonders for a person’s career, growth and perspective. For anyone who
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