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August 21, 2025 Julie Shenkman

Finding Calm in Career Uncertainty

Even if your job feels stable on paper, that doesn’t mean your mind won’t occasionally wander into the land of “What if?” What if the company restructures? What if budgets get cut? What if my position disappears? Layoff anxiety can

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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

March 26, 2024 Julie Shenkman

Do You Need a New Job or Do You Need to Change Your Career?

“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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October 26, 2023 Julie Shenkman

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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July 13, 2023 Julie Shenkman

Can AI Be a Good Career Coach?

The AI Revolution took the world by storm this year, with ChatGPT becoming a household name in just a few months. It seems like there’s an AI for almost everything, from writing, to creating art, to coding, and even career

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May 30, 2023 Julie Shenkman

How Do I Know If I’m A Job Hopper?

Job hopping has been the topic of many conversations in the professional world. Some employers see it as a red flag while others see job hopping as a positive sign that professionals are proactively taking control of their career path.

May 11, 2023 Andrea Fricks

What to Research About a Company Before the Job Interview

Prepping for a job interview? By now we all (hopefully) know it’s important to arrive equipped with knowledge about the company for which you’re interviewing. If that’s news to you, consider this article your crash course! It can be tough

March 30, 2023 Julie Shenkman

Don’t Pit Happiness and Pay Against Each Other

An age-old question still hangs above our heads: What’s more important—money or happiness? We’ve all heard both points of view. Some say money buys happiness because you have more freedom to do as you desire. You can take vacations, explore

June 16, 2022 Julie Shenkman

Is Admitting You Need a Mental Health Day to Your Boss Going to Hold You Back?

Health and wellness are increasingly important for many organizations and people. They impact our lives and help us enjoy life. And what’s included in health and wellness benefits are expanding. Not only is physical health emphasized but having good mental

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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