How to Make the Most of Working from Home (WFH)

I like to think at the very start of the COVID-19 pandemic, most people who were forced to begin working from home felt excited and happy about the change. No more commuting, being closer to family, pets, and remaining in the comfort of your own home every day sounded like a dream. But after 3-4 weeks of this, the true colors of the “work from home” model began to show. These colors consisted of constant distractions, lack of face-to-face interaction, ...

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28
FEB
2022

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Career Tips

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Office Attire Do’s and Don’ts

Posted by: Taylor Tarantino

For anyone that has worked in an office environment, I think we can all relate to that heart-dropping, disturbing realization when we landed our first job: I have absolutely nothing to wear. Maybe you’re fresh out of college and have never worn nor owned a button-down, or perhaps you’ve just never worked in a position that required you to follow a dress code. You head to your closet and find nothing but crop tops, leggings, oversized sweatshirts, and ripped jeans ...

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21
FEB
2022

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Career Tips, Confidence

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Best Career Building Tips

Posted by: Taylor Tarantino

Whether you’re just entering the workforce or a decade into your career, familiarizing yourself with the best career-building tips is always beneficial. Finding a career path that you also love can be challenging, and the overall process can be intimidating. As a young adult, I know I’ve spent my fair share of time stressing about the next steps and future.

The best thing you can do for yourself when building a career is to seek advice from experts. People who have ...

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14
FEB
2022

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Career Tips

careeradvice, careercoach, employmentcoach, job search, jobopportunity

Job Search: Using Social Media to Your Advantage

Posted by: Taylor Tarantino

Social media started as a fun way to connect with friends and family to share news, life updates and keep your loved ones close no matter how far away they lived. Now it’s used for a wide variety of things such as shopping, networking, personal branding, and job hunting. One new advantage of social media that seems to be on the rise is the opportunity to find a job. People everywhere are turning to different media platforms such as LinkedIn, ...

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7
FEB
2022

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Career Tips, Job Search, Networking

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Improve Sleep and Reduce Stress

Posted by: Taylor Tarantino

How much of our stress is related to sleep? And how does our insomnia influence our stress? It turns out the two are interconnected in more ways than we may think. Lack of sleep affects your memories, judgments, and overall mood, resulting in increased stress levels. Likewise, it becomes difficult to wind down and get a good night’s rest when stress levels are high. This torturous cycle can make or break a healthy lifestyle, so it’s essential to gain control ...

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24
JAN
2022

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Motivation, Self Care

health, improve sleep, reduce stress, relax, self care, sleep, stress, wellness

20 Common Interview Questions

Posted by: Taylor Tarantino

Interviews can be extremely nerve-wracking. Let’s dissect the situation: a stranger, who has the power to hire you and shape your career as well as the ability to determine your financial stability, asks you what seems like a thousand questions about your goals, work habits, work ethic, and employment history. Not scary at all, right?

A quote by Benjamin Franklin states, “By failing to prepare, you are preparing to fail.” To avoid feelings of fear and distress before an interview, do ...

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17
JAN
2022

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Confidence, Interview Tips, Job Search

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Signs of Workplace Burnout

Posted by: Taylor Tarantino

What is workplace burnout? Mayo Clinic describes it as “a type of work-related stress — a state of physical or emotional exhaustion that also involves a sense of reduced accomplishment and loss of personal identity.” Workplace burnout is prevalent, especially in the U.S., where office culture is the norm, and Corporate America seems to dominate. A recent report from Indeed found that employee burnout is on the rise, with 52% of all workers reporting feelings of burnout, up +9% from ...

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10
JAN
2022

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Career Choices, Workplace

burnout, covid, mental health, physical health, stress, workplace, workplace burnout, workplace stress

In-office vs. Hybrid vs. Remote

Posted by: Taylor Tarantino

Few of us had ever worked remote or knew it was possible before the Covid-19 pandemic. Working from the comfort of your home has many benefits, but then again, so does working in-office. So, which scenario is best for you? Are you most productive working from your living room? Or do you need an office environment to jump start your motivation? Perhaps you prefer a little of both and enjoy some days at home and some in the office. Let ...

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3
JAN
2022

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Career Choices, Employment, Workplace

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