“Frightened of change? But what can exist without it?” – Marcus Aurelius If you’re feeling dissatisfied in your current job, it may be time for a change. Most of us experience this at some point or other. But how big
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Author: Julie Shenkman
What You Should Know About the Job Market in 2024
Amid inflation and talk of a recession, it was easy to have a wary outlook entering the New Year. And yet 2024 is starting much stronger than expected. In January alone, the United States saw 353,000 jobs added to the
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What Happens When You Stop Taking Work So Personally?
In the whirlwind of professional life, it’s easy to get lost in the details of our work. From the projects we pour ourselves into, to the victories we celebrate and the setbacks that sting, our careers often become deeply personal.
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How Employer Transparency Positively Impacts the Hiring Process
In the dynamic world of job hunting, where every decision can shape your professional journey, one factor stands out as a game-changer: employer transparency. This simple yet powerful concept has transformative effects on the hiring process, and as a job
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Should You Include Soft Skills in the Skills Section of Your Resume?
Writing the perfect resume can be challenging since you have to include so many details on one or sometimes two pages. As you go through your resume you obviously always want to include details that tell a hiring manager you
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4 Tips to Nail Your Next Phone Interview
Preparing for an interview whether it be face-to-face or over the phone is always a wise choice to make if you want to sound as good vocally as you do on paper. If you’ve never had an over-the-phone interview or
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Setbacks are the Steppingstones to Success
We’ve all experienced setbacks in our lives whether it be from missing a potential job opportunity, making a few mistakes on a work project, or forgetting to ask for skim milk instead of whole milk at Starbucks. Whatever setbacks you
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6 Skills That Catch an Employer’s Eye
So, you’re looking for a new position and decide to apply for one you think would be the perfect fit. But soon after applying you notice there are over 500+ applicants! You are probably wondering how you can make your
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Why It’s Hard for Employers to Hire Someone That Says They Can Do Anything
A job interview is your best opportunity to sell yourself to an employer. You want to blow them away with your qualifications. You want to wow them with all you have to offer. At times, you may be tempted to
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When The First Impression Happens Before You Even Meet the Interviewer in Person, How Do You Make a Good One?
You spend a lot of time preparing for a job interview. Planning to get there on time. Dressing for success. Researching the company. Studying common questions and rehearsing your answers. And of course you do. First impressions are powerful… and
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