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August 31, 2018 Emily McKinney

Dud or Stud? What Sources to Trust When Evaluating a Company

In this day and age, we have access to a wealth of information, thanks to the internet. That includes information about a potential employer – important information that can help you make an educated decision on whether or not to

August 27, 2018 Emily McKinney

6 Takeaways from 6 Months on the Job

As I approach my 6-month mark at Markitors as a Digital Marketing Manager, I have come up with a list of 6 useful takeaways from the job thus far. These takeaways are relevant for anyone in any job, so enjoy!

August 17, 2018 Emily McKinney

How Clean is Your Social Presence?

“Watch what you post online – once it’s out there, it’s out there forever.” This is perhaps one of the most repeated warnings to the younger generations today. And while it’s annoying to hear over and over again, it’s true.

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August 10, 2018 Emily McKinney

Near, Far, Wherever You Are – A Guide to Navigating Out-of-Town Interviews

For some time now, the job market has been hot for job seekers. Companies are in a frantic search for qualified candidates, meaning that they may be willing to go to extremes to find them. And, if you’ve been looking

August 3, 2018 Emily McKinney

What to Do When You’re Not Qualified for Your Own Job

I’m not qualified to be a CEO. Two years ago, I had never run a real business. Never managed more than three people. Didn’t (and still don’t) have an MBA. The list of “why I’m not qualified” goes on. And

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July 30, 2018 Emily McKinney

In the Spirit of Professionalism, Don’t Ghost Employers

Earlier this year, I wrote a piece that talked about employers ‘ghosting’ candidates instead of letting them know they did not get the job. Now, the tables have turned and employees are the ones who are ghosting. They’ve started skipping

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July 19, 2018 Emily McKinney

Do Not Disturb: How to Keep Office Distractions at Bay

While our parents and grandparents were able to work through the day with their only distraction being Chatty Cathy from accounting, current employees can’t get through 30 minutes of work without interruption. This is due to a variety of factors

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July 13, 2018 Emily McKinney

Hot or Not? How to Stay Cool (And Look Professional) In the Summer

Now that we’ve entered July, it’s fair to say it’s officially hot. Not just short sleeves and cropped pants, hot. It’s ‘oh no! what do I wear when it’s 101 degrees out?’ hot. Whether your office is buttoned-up business professional

Man sitting at computer with the look of weighing his options.

July 6, 2018 Emily McKinney

Is That Offer Actually Good? A Guide to Evaluating Your New Job Offer

Whether you’re new to the workforce or just received an offer for your dream job, it’s easy to let excitement cloud your judgement when it comes to an offer. So, for good measure, consider the following list when evaluating your

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June 29, 2018 Emily McKinney

Welcome to Amazon, How Would You Like to Be Fired?

If you’re an employee who is struggling every single day on the job, what are your options? Typically, your choices are: quit before you’re fired, work until you’re fired, or work under close scrutiny on a performance improvement plan (PIP).