jobs – Page 2 – The Confident Career

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June 11, 2024 Julie Shenkman

When Your Job Is Your Identity Is That a Good Thing?

We’ve all met that one person who can only talk about one thing: their job. Whether it’s the promotion they just received or the impossible task their boss assigned, there is always something related to their job to talk about.

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May 28, 2024 Julie Shenkman

Variety is the Key to a Healthy Career

Imagine waking up every day with a sense of excitement and anticipation for the work ahead. This feeling is often a hallmark of a healthy and fulfilling career, one where variety plays a pivotal role. Embracing diverse experiences, seeking new

May 9, 2024 Julie Shenkman

How Being Over-Confident Can Sabotage You

Confidence is often celebrated as a vital trait in the business world, fostering innovation, driving ambition, and inspiring others. However, there exists a delicate balance between healthy confidence and over-confidence, the latter of which can pose significant risks to both

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April 25, 2024 Julie Shenkman

Industries Hiring Right Now

Layoffs in certain industries (like the tech-wide reckoning spanning from 2022 to present day) paired with the “Great Resignation,” of 2022 can make the job market look grim. However, there are several industries experiencing growth in 2024. So, if you’re

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April 11, 2024 Andrea Fricks

4 Soft Skills That Make Changing Careers That Much Easier

Considering a career change? Whether you’re feeling burnt out in your current industry, seeking greater fulfillment in your professional life, or you’ve just graduated with a new academic degree or certification, embarking on a brand-new path might be the next

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

March 12, 2024 Andrea Fricks

Answers to 5 Common Job Interview Questions

The job interview process can be a daunting source of anxiety for many job seekers. Being well-prepared with thoughtful answers to common questions can help alleviate stress and enhance your chances of success. Here are ways to answer to 5

A person sitting at their desk, flipping the calendar to the year 2024.

February 29, 2024 Julie Shenkman

What You Should Know About the Job Market in 2024

Amid inflation and talk of a recession, it was easy to have a wary outlook entering the New Year. And yet 2024 is starting much stronger than expected. In January alone, the United States saw 353,000 jobs added to the

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February 8, 2024 Julie Shenkman

What Happens When You Stop Taking Work So Personally?

In the whirlwind of professional life, it’s easy to get lost in the details of our work. From the projects we pour ourselves into, to the victories we celebrate and the setbacks that sting, our careers often become deeply personal.

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January 25, 2024 Andrea Fricks

5 Attributes That Make You More Employable

Whether you’re just beginning your career or making a job change with decades of experience under your belt, it’s important to establish and develop the personal attributes that help you stand out as a valuable addition to any team. Here

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