career advice

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October 29, 2026 Julie Shenkman

Why a Successful Person’s Advice Is Rarely the Full Story

Scroll through LinkedIn for a few minutes and you will find someone who quit their job, bet on themselves, and landed somewhere amazing. Their story is exciting, and their advice usually fits into one memorable line. If you are in

October 15, 2026 Andrea Fricks

The AI Skills That Are Worthwhile to Learn

AI is becoming part of everyday professional life, whether you’re writing emails, conducting research, troubleshooting an Excel issue, or anything in between. As AI becomes more common in the workplace, many companies are seeking candidates who know how to use

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April 9, 2026 Julie Shenkman

Can You Advance in Your Career in a Frozen Market?

If the job market feels frozen right now, you are not imagining it. Hiring slowdowns, budget cuts, and longer decision timelines are real. But here is what I want you to know: a slower market does not mean your career

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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

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