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Create an Effective Elevator Speech and Open Doors
When you are looking for a new job, networking is a critical step to help you connect with other people in the industry. You’ve probably heard the saying that you only get a single opportunity to make a good first impression, and networking with an effective elevator speech can make-or-break your job hunting efforts. What…
Read MoreBeef Up Your Networking Skills
Cultivating your network is one of the most effective ways to get your foot in the door when other methods seem to get you nowhere. Online and Off The key to a successful job search is diversification, which means pursuing multiple avenues in order to land interviews. When you set out to build your network,…
Read More5 Surefire Ways to Stress Less At Work
Stress in the workplace is inevitable. But chronic, debilitating stress is not, even if you work in an inherently stressful profession. Research shows that ongoing pressure accompanied by increased demands contributes to stress at work. In order to keep your sanity, there are surefire ways to assist, even at the most stressful times. Consider following…
Read MoreDon’t Be Busy, Be Productive
Do you feel busy? In fact, would you go on to state that you are constantly busy with little time for yourself or new projects? Well, if your answer is yes, then stop it. Stop saying you are busy and stop being busy as there is a far better way to live life. Busy has…
Read MoreAvoid These 6 Crummy Work Habits
Bad habits are hard to change, but make sure to carve out time regularly to reflect on your behavior — not just your work — at the office. Your reputation and employment may be at stake. Being Tardy to the Party Just because others are a few minutes late to the meeting, doesn’t mean you…
Read MoreDon’t Know What To Do? Act!
Do you often find yourself stuck in a pattern of analysis, constantly looking at hypothetical scenarios without taking action? Indecision is a common problem that many people face, and the inability to move forward can freeze their progress and have a negative impact on their career. One of the best things that you can do…
Read MoreThe Honest Road to Balancing Work and Family
If we’re honest, some seem to do this better than others. Balancing work and family while striving to advance your career can seem like a 25-hour project in a 24-hour day. Sometimes, it just doesn’t seem possible. Yet some people seem to be masters at the craft of discovering lost time in the day. However,…
Read More3 Things to Avoid When Your Hobby Becomes Your Job
It seems ideal: you finally find a way to get paid for doing something that you truly love! It seems like a dream, being able to make a living performing a function that you are passionate about and have spent countless hours perfecting as a hobby. However, even those among us who manage to land…
Read MoreMaking the Most of Multitasking with Technology
The rapid advancement of technology throughout the last few decades has led to huge leaps forward in our ability to collaborate, produce, and multitask in the workplace. However, with the influx of new technologies, we are now capable of multitasking even to our own detriment. When your focus is pulled in a hundred different directions…
Read More5 Words That Will Supercharge Your Resume
Writing a good resume is part art and part science. It takes creativity and attention to detail to craft a truly eye-catching CV, and there are no shortages of acceptable formats or structures. Different industries have their own unique standards for resumes and there is truly no one “right” font, format, or style. However, there…
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