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November 7, 2019 Julie Shenkman

3 Things You’re Doing That Are Holding Back Your Earning Potential

Let’s take a minute to think about your last paycheck. Picture it in your mind. Do you feel satisfied? Okay about it, but it could be better? Complete disappointment? No matter what you think about how much you make, I

10 Questions to Ask in the Job Interview When Asked, "Do you have any questions?"

October 28, 2019 Julie Shenkman

10 Questions to Ask in the Job Interview When You’re Asked, “Do you have any questions?”

What is something that high school students and job interviewees have in common? When asked, “Do you have any questions?” they both stay silent. Don’t be a blank-faced high school student who definitely has questions—say something! But don’t just say

October 24, 2019 Julie Shenkman

How the Art of Small Talk Will Improve Your Career

The art of small talk, no matter how scary it may seem, could be your most useful skill when it comes to advancing in your career. If you are anything like me, you dread small talk. You may not care

October 8, 2019 Julie Shenkman

The Most In-Demand Skill of the Future

Every day technology is increasingly taking over every aspect of our lives. There almost isn’t a single instance in which technology has not made its presence known. Artificial Intelligence has allowed technology to take over even the most mundane of

September 10, 2019 Julie Shenkman

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

August 20, 2019 Julie Shenkman

Why Switching Jobs Usually Means More Money

Looking to make more money? Before you go asking for that raise, consider abandoning ship. Switching jobs may very well result in a major salary increase. Investopedia states that the average American employee will only receive a 3-5% raise per

July 23, 2019 Julie Shenkman

How to Answer “What Do You Like Least About Your Job?” In The Job Interview

Interview questions are rarely what they seem. Many candidates have not gotten that fateful job offer because of not understanding an interview question and resorting to aimlessly talking to get through it. Recently, I was a victim of this. I

May 10, 2019 Julie Shenkman

The Job Interview: Don’t Add Insult to Injury

Unintentionally Insulting the Interviewer Isn’t the Way to Win the Job I recently was speaking with a friend about bad job seeker behavior during the job interview. The topic came up as she was recalling when she worked on the

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November 11, 2018 Julie Shenkman

The Secrets For A Successful Transition From Military Life To Civilian Life

Living in the military means learning how to be prepared. Preparation is critical for all aspects of the armed forces — from packing gear to being vigilant on the battlefield. However, not as many servicemen or women understand that preparation

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January 25, 2018 Julie Shenkman

Gen Z Is Here And Ready to Work, But Are We Ready For Them?

With Gen Z entering the workforce, should we expect the world of work to change? A recent survey by Nexxt asked job seekers of all ages how they think Gen Z will impact the job market and the workforce.

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