career

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September 15, 2026 Julie Shenkman

Success Doesn’t Look Like It Used To, and That’s a Good Thing

For decades, career success had a familiar shape: climb the ladder, collect bigger titles, and measure your progress by how quickly you moved up. But if the next promotion does not excite you as much as you think it should,

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August 7, 2025 Julie Shenkman

Likability Is Key to a Successful Career

Yes, hard skills matter, but to be honest, it’s often the soft skills that help you truly shine. The most effective professionals aren’t always the smartest people in the room. They’re the ones who make others feel heard, respected, and

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August 27, 2024 Julie Shenkman

Is Anxiety Holding You Back at Work?

Anxiety is a word that many of us are all too familiar with. If you experience anxiety especially in the workplace, you’re not alone. It can creep in during a big presentation, linger during meetings, or hover over your desk

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

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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,

December 14, 2021 Julie Shenkman

How To Show Your Boss You’re Ready for A Promotion

With the cost of living on the rise and changes in the workplace occurring rapidly, you may find yourself itching to advance your career in order to receive a larger paycheck. It’s a common phenomenon, especially in today’s world, where

July 13, 2021 Julie Shenkman

5 Phrases to Use at Work to Make You Sound More Confident

Confidence is a tricky thing. A person can be confident but sound passive and timid, and a person can lack confidence but still appear confident with body language and vocabulary. Confidence is something one projects, it is an unmeasurable, ethereal

June 24, 2021 Julie Shenkman

Financial Advice for Young Professionals Embarking on Their Careers

Most young people don’t learn how to properly handle their finances until they head out on their own. Regrettably, this lack of skill can create serious financial problems later in life and prevent them from achieving important milestones like mortgaging

March 9, 2021 Julie Shenkman

How to Grow Your Career While Working From Home

Working from home has become the new norm and it’s common to feel as though your career is no longer advancing without the benefits of going into the office and seeing people face to face on a daily basis. You

November 12, 2020 Julie Shenkman

What is a Stretch Job and Should You Consider It?

When job searching, a lot of people will try to find a job that they’re most qualified for because it’s within their comfort zone. It’s easier to land a job this way because you’re a low risk for employers. Less

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