The Paradox Of Career Choice

The Big Question 

When I first began mentoring college students, I thought it was simply a coincidence that the students I was meeting happened to be consumed by the same nagging question. As more and more students shared the …

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8 Ways to Land Your Dream Job in Tech

The U.S. gained 307,000 technology jobs from 2018 to 2019, according to the Computing Technology Industry Association. Tech jobs continued to make a steady climb in 2020, fueled in part by the immediate need to digitize processes as workers fled …

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4 Interview Mistakes You Don’t Know You’re Making

Not getting the job offer after an interview is something we've all likely experienced. And often, we falsely believe we didn't get the offer because the employer didn't think we were qualified. However, the fact that we were selected to interview is …

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What’s a Phone Screen? Here’s What You Need to Know Before That “Quick Chat” With the Recruiter

So you got an email back from a job you applied to—awesome! The person who reached out is asking to schedule a phone screen. Or perhaps they’re asking to schedule a “quick chat” or “brief phone call.” What does this …

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How to Create a Powerful LinkedIn Profile That Gets You Noticed

LinkedIn has more 55 million registered companies, and some 86 percent of recruiters use LinkedIn to help them find qualified candidates. This means if you’re looking to grow your career, using the networking platform is a necessity. And if you're …

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Your Guide to Organizational Skills on the Job—and During the Job Hunt

As someone who constantly balances two careers—that of a freelance writer and a life and success coach—I can’t emphasize enough how essential organizational skills are. Really essential. Organizational skills are the foundational skills that allow me to work efficiently, deliver …

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3 Warning Signs of an Unhealthy Workplace

You will probably spend about 30% of your adult life at work. Naturally, you want to be at a job where you know you will be happy. Job satisfaction means different things to different people, and it’s important to define …

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How to Problem-Solve Like a Management Consultant

Traditionally, the art of problem-solving has been the professional domain of management consultants. However, you don't have to be pursuing a management consulting career in order to be an adept problem-solver. Below are four mental models for effectively solving business …

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6 Tips for Successful Virtual Networking, Even During the Pandemic

Successful networking can open doors to mentorship, professional development, friendship, and career growth.

Of course, things have been different due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Not only are many more of us working from home, but professional and industry events of …

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Why Writing Skills Are Important for Every Job—and How to Improve Yours

Have you ever sent an email no one seemed to understand that ended up derailing the timeline for an entire project? Or written a report that you then had to explain verbally to everyone after they read it?

Even if …

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