First Week? Here’s What You Should Do When Starting

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The first week at a new job is an exciting new start, but can also be very nerve-wracking. There is so much to learn, new people to meet, and an unfamiliar environment to navigate – all while trying to prove the company made the right choice in hiring you and that you will be a… Read more »

How to Best Prepare for Different Interview Formats

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As remote and hybrid work becomes more commonplace, it’s just as likely that you could be requested to be interviewed in person or virtually at any given time during your job search. Since the setups are so different between the two formats, your strategies need to be adjusted accordingly. Check out these tips about how… Read more »

Asking for References – What Boxes You Should Check Pre-Interview

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Once you advance in the hiring process and make it to the interview stage, it’s so important to have your references ready to provide. However, don’t just compile some contact information for some people in your professional network – it requires thoughtful decision-making. Learn more about how you should select your references and what boxes… Read more »

Job Searching This Summer? Here’s What You Should Know

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Although there are best practices for job searching that are constant, depending on the time of year you apply for jobs may require you to tweak your strategy a bit. Summer tends to be a more relaxed job searching season, but you can still be successful at landing a new opportunity. Here’s what you should… Read more »

Here’s How to Have Effective Communication in the Workplace

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Your ability to communicate effectively significantly influences your professional success, from leaving positive impressions on hiring managers during interviews to being able to collaborate on group initiatives in the workplace. Check out these tips for having effective communication in the workplace: Be an Active Listener The key to being a good communicator is how well… Read more »

Experiencing Work-From-Home Burnout? Here’s How to Recover

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Working from home has many benefits, like flexibility, lack of commute, and increased autonomy, but it can also contribute to burnout. Living in the same place that you work can mean that you truly never feel like you are fully able to separate personal and professional obligations, leading to feeling overwhelmed and exhausted. If you… Read more »

Important Questions to Ask During Your Next Performance Review

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Performance reviews don’t have to fill you with dread or anxiety. Rather than feeling like you are only there to be judged, make the meeting more enjoyable and useful for you by turning it into a back-and-forth active conversation. Check out these important questions to ask during your next performance review:   What skill sets… Read more »

Resume Rework: Clean Up your Resume With These Quick Tips!

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Your resume is the most important tool you have for professional growth. The effort you put into refining it is an investment in your future that will pay off when hiring managers consider you for the opportunities you desire. Clean up your resume with these quick tips:  Read It Aloud Go beyond silently reading your… Read more »

How to Get Rid of Job Search Stress

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April is Stress Awareness Month, a time intended to provide awareness on the causes of stress, the effects it can result in, and how to alleviate it. A common source of stress is related to jobs, especially the emotional highs and lows of looking for a new job. Get rid of job search stress with… Read more »

Show Me the Money: How to Discuss a Raise with Your Boss

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The idea of sitting down with your boss and requesting to be given more money may make you feel anxious, but it doesn’t have to be an awkward interaction in order to advocate for yourself. Check out these tips on how to discuss a raise with your boss:  Be Prepared  Make the most compelling argument… Read more »