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Category: Career Enrichment

how to interview: how to hit curve balls

In the first three installments of this series, we laid out the proper ways to prepare mentally for an interview, how to navigate the Q&A process, and how to effectively follow up with your interviewers.  Taken all together, that provides a nice road map for a clean process with no surprises. This edition we’re going […]

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part-time jobs for students

Everyone says that student years will be one of the best periods in your life – and they are right to say so. But, unless you go in with full pockets or get a part-time job to improve your finances, it can be difficult to truly enjoy your student years when money is so tight. […]

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How To Interview: The Follow Up

Welcome back to our How To Interview series!  In the last installment, I covered how to nail the all-important question-and-answer process that will make up the bulk of your interview experience.  But as any hiring manager will tell you, that process is only the first stage in winning the job. In order to explain why, […]

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the link between sleep and productivity

Approximately 45 percent of American adults slept poorly in the last week. Without the recommended seven hours of sleep, reasoning, emotional stability, and work productivity take a serious hit. Even those who got the right quantity of sleep may not have gotten the quality necessary for the body to be fully rested. Better sleep opens […]

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What do you think about when you think of sales and salespeople? There are a lot of assumptions and speculation about salespeople and sales roles. People often seem to avoid sales jobs at all costs. Consumers also try to avoid sales reps for various reasons. So in honor of national salesperson day, I’m going to […]

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tips to improve your business writing

Content in business has become more important than ever before. A massive amount of that content is written content, and it can mean a whole variety of things to different people. For some, business writing will mean creating written content to help promote your business or keep your business fresh. For others, it could be […]

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find success at your first job

Adulting is hard, we all know that. There are so many new responsibilities to deal with; one of them is your “first” job. Most firsts can be scary, but one of the scariest is starting your first professional job, not the one when you are 13 years old babysitting or 16 working at the local […]

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build healthy habits tips and tricks to do the job!

As we gear up for the holidays and approach the new year, many of us start thinking about our 2020 goals. While we are well-intentioned, why do we so commonly fall through on our goals? We know what we need to do, but we often lose our momentum along the way. If this has ever […]

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how to reduce workplace stress

Keeping busy is not only encouraged but also expected in today’s workplace. If you feel pressure to wear multiple hats in both your personal and professional life, you’re not alone. However, overexerting yourself can have serious consequences on your wellbeing. Learning how to reduce workplace stress is the best way to ensure you don’t feel […]

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veterans day

Since separating from the US Marines I’ve lost brothers to suicide, murder charges, and drug overdose. I’ve battled anxiety, depression, PTSD, substance abuse and suicidal thoughts myself.  As more and more of the men and women I served with lose or take their lives, I see this day as a time to reflect on my […]

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LinkedIn is an incredibly powerful tool. So you’re likely wondering how to harness it. Well, this post is going to help you make your LinkedIn work for you. As many of us know, LinkedIn can easily be the most powerful resource available to you as a jobseeker, and even beyond the job hunt it’s a fantastic […]

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9 cool jobs to help with your career transition

Today’s edition of 9 cool jobs is featuring 9 Cool Jobs: To Help You Make Your Career Transition! We know our clients and community are looking for unique jobs in a fun environment. That’s why we created 9 cool jobs, to help you find a company that prioritizes people and culture while providing exciting ways […]

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