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Category: Career Discovery

I started at Ama La Vida last October. I remember being an over-eager young employee who moved too fast and made a lot of silly mistakes. However, like most things, once I got into the flow of start-up life I really found my groove and have since exponentially grown. Here is a quick rundown of […]

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some ideas to help you make the most of your senior year

If you’ve invested in your education by going to college, I bet you’re feeling some pressure by your senior year to have the career-defining results you hoped for.  As a senior, it’s likely that you are anxious to graduate and you’re questioning whether or not you’ve done everything you could to be ready for what […]

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really cool jobs to check out

Our clients and community are looking for unique jobs in a fun environment. These jobs should reside within organizations which prioritize people and culture and provide exciting ways to make an impact beyond the mundane 9-5. We are particularly interested in positions that don’t neatly fit into an obvious career path box (e.g., doctor, lawyer, […]

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Everyone has moments in their life where they need to lean on someone for guidance. Whether you are going through a career change, working on your mental health, or figuring out what you want to do in your life, there are several options to consider when seeking guidance. Coaching, Therapy, and Mentorship are three big […]

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Have you ever heard of the “coin flip” trick for making decisions?  It might not be what you’re thinking! Here’s how it works: If you’re faced with a decision between two options, assign heads to one and tails to the other, then flip a coin.  Catch it and cover it so you can’t see the […]

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9 cool jobs to ponder this fall

Our clients and community are looking for unique jobs in a fun environment. These jobs should reside within organizations which prioritize people and culture and provide exciting ways to make an impact beyond the mundane 9-5. We are particularly interested in positions that don’t neatly fit into an obvious career path box (e.g., doctor, lawyer, […]

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Founding Females is back, and I couldn’t be more excited to introduce you to Rachel Rowland.  Rachel is the Founder of Rachel Rowland Photography, a Pittsburgh based photography company that shoots weddings, portraits and lifestyle photography with the focus on telling stories and preserving legacies.  I’ve had the privilege to getting to know Rachel, and […]

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ways education will change

These past few years, we’ve seen some tremendous changes in the education world. Science innovations have been all over the place. We’ve witnessed tremendous advancements in medicine and constantly changing technology trends. These changes are only bound to grow and become more numerous in the years that follow, which makes it essential for us to […]

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If you’ve invested in your education by going to college, I bet you’re feeling some pressure to have the career-defining results you hoped for. After all, you’re probably wondering how to make the most of your senior year at college? As a senior, it’s likely that you are anxious to graduate. You are probably also questioning […]

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what to look for in an internship team working

Internships are the best way to learn what you do and do not want in a career. You find out the office culture you’re best suited for, the company size that energizes you, and the type of work you’re most skilled at. You might even turn your internship into a full-time job! However, not all […]

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Founding Females is back with the one and only L’Oreal Thompson Payton, founder of LT In the City, a lifestyle destination for ambitious millennial women at the intersection of work and wellness. It started out as L’Oreal’s personal blog and has since expanded to a brand and media company with a loyal following. ALV: What […]

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Do you want an absolutely perfect job?  Where you make tons of money, have no stress, only do exactly what you love and have complete security?  Don’t worry – Santa Claus and the Tooth Fairy are teaming up to deliver it to you on February 30th.  Or… if you’d rather find an imperfect job that […]

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