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We thrive to exceed expectations in life. We are taught as children that to achieve success, we must give it our all. We are conditioned to always seek for more, after all “the sky’s the limit.” This is a phrase we learn early on and hope to apply in all areas of life as we get older.
With this phrase luring in the back of our minds along with the demanding realities of growing up, pressure begins to build. For some, ...
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Congratulations! You are one step closer to getting the job you applied for. The interview part of the process is over, what is next?
You should always follow up after a job interview, so what is the best way to do so? Here I will share 4 ways to follow up after a job interview.
First, is it recommended that you send a “thank you” note after a job interview? The answer is YES! DEFINITELY. You should send a “thank you” email ...
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It can be overwhelming to have to talk about yourself during an interview. What is ok to say? What isn’t?
It’s important to prepare yourself on how you will respond to this question before going into an interview. How do you know just how much you should disclose? What is right or wrong to say? How do you talk about yourself without sounding self-centered, yet speak highly of yourself?
Even though the “tell me about yourself” part of the interview is common, ...
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Access to the internet is no longer a luxury, it’s a necessity. From schooling, to job searches, to paying bills, the internet has become the tool we lean on to complete countless tasks and responsibilities.
The Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) is a Federal Communications Commission (FCC) benefit program that helps ensure that households can afford the broadband they need for work, school, healthcare and more.
The benefit provides a discount of up to $30 per month toward internet service for eligible households ...
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There is no one else like you in the world. You have a unique personality that sets you apart from others. Personality refers to “individual differences in characteristics, patterns of thinking, feeling, and behaving” (Encyclopedia of Psychology). According to thebalancecareers.com, the general requirements needed to perform a job successfully may include: “specific skills, types and amounts of work experience, personal qualities, educational credential, professional certification, areas of knowledge, and others.” Let’s focus on personal qualities, ...
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The day has come; the time is NOW! You find yourself walking into a conference room, ready to take on a job interview. You’ve done your due diligence; you have prepared for questions that might arise during this interview. You are looking sharp. Nothing can go wrong, right? But suddenly, your nerves begin to take over. You’re feeling overwhelmed, fearful, and no longer confident. This anxiety happens more often than not. These emotions can cause you to lose focus. The ...
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We are living in times where things are constantly changing. Change can be scary; it can make us feel uncertain. However, we hold the power to seek the good within the bad. One of the major changes happening now is in peoples’ professions. As we begin to heal from the impact of the Covid 19 pandemic, we start to notice the long-term effects caused by it.
We all remember when unemployment skyrocketed. Companies big and small found themselves having to shut ...
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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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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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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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