Julie Shenkman

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May 12, 2016 Julie Shenkman

5 Signs Your Job Search Efforts Lack Heart

5 iIt’s discouraging to see the success of others when you are working hard to find your next opportunity. Whether you’re unemployed or trying to find a job while you’re employed the length of time it takes to find a

April 5, 2016 Julie Shenkman

Comes with the Territory: 6 Most Hazardous Jobs for Your Health

Some of the most rewarding jobs can also be hazardous for your health. Even with proper training and workplace safety practices, some careers have a high probability of causing harm. There are risk classifications used to determine the level of

March 1, 2016 Julie Shenkman

How to Use Your Degree to Hone Your Leadership Skills

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

February 9, 2016 Julie Shenkman

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

January 20, 2016 Julie Shenkman

3 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

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December 23, 2015 Julie Shenkman

Millennials 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

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December 8, 2015 Julie Shenkman

Want 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

December 7, 2015 Julie Shenkman

The 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,

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November 17, 2015 Julie Shenkman

More 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

October 28, 2015 Julie Shenkman

4 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

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