“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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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,
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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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How to Face Your Fears When the Unknown Is Laid Out in Front of You
Fear is normal. The motivation for fear is a biological response to danger that exists in all animals. But sometimes, and for humans especially, the natural fight-or-flight impulse shifts into an overwhelming sense of dread from which one feels unable
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3 Important Factors to Consider When Deciding If You Should Go Back to School
As fall quickly approaches, parents throughout the country work feverishly to get their kids ready for the new school year. This leads many parents and other adults to reflect on their own education and consider whether or not they should
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What is Hustle Culture and How to Avoid Burnout
Popularized by sleep-deprived millennial college students, hustle culture is a societal trend that promotes intense and continuous hard work, suggesting that professional achievements are only awarded as a result of “the grind.” This involves balancing jobs, internships, and classes with
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