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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

February 8, 2022 Andrea Scheffler

How Far Back in Time Should Your Resume Go?

Ah, the good ol’ job hunt. If you’re making a career change soon and plan to dive into the world of applications and interviews, you’ll need to write or update your resume to include your latest and greatest accomplishments. This

December 28, 2021 Julie Shenkman

The Trickiest Interview Techniques You Should Learn

Are you feeling anxious about an upcoming job interview? Don’t be. While it can be nerve-wracking to think about it, you can leverage your success with preparation and practice. Remember that your ultimate goal is to convince the hiring manager

November 16, 2021 Julie Shenkman

When Asked in the Interview “What Can You Bring to the Company?” Here’s What You Should Say

“What can you bring to the company?” Questions like these can make us feel like a deer in headlights if we’re not prepared. This is one of the most common interview questions, yet most people have trouble answering it. The

September 21, 2021 Julie Shenkman

Three Reasons Why People Quit Their Jobs

I’m sure we’ve all had that job where we knew we weren’t going to stay for more than a year. Some of you reading this might even be thinking about your last job and how you couldn’t even stay for

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August 10, 2021 Julie Shenkman

How to Talk Salary in the Job Interview

During any hiring process you’re going to be asked what your desired salary is. It may come as early as when you are applying or perhaps as late as a few interviews into the process. But either way, if you

May 13, 2021 Julie Shenkman

Is Now the Right Time to Change Jobs?

With the COVID 19 pandemic waning but not yet over, it’s an extremely unique time in the American professional world. Many people have been forced to make career changes and others are reassessing their paths and checking whether or not

February 9, 2021 Julie Shenkman

Love the Job You’re With

“And if you can’t be with the one you love honey, love the one you’re with.” Stephen Stills wrote these lyrics for his self-titled album in 1970. What does this have to do with your job search? Everything! Finding a

January 7, 2021 Julie Shenkman

3 Major Considerations When Changing Careers

It’s perfectly normal to want to change career paths later in life. Not all plans can be followed through to the end ⁠— especially when one has a strong desire to change their career trajectory. In fact, a survey on career

December 17, 2020 Julie Shenkman

How a Gap Year Can Increase Your Employability

Some time off can be a valuable thing. It often feels like the job market is geared to benefit people who have been on a certain, rigid track for the duration of their educational and then professional lives. We dive