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Why You Still Need LinkedIn & 3 Steps to Get Started

LinkedIn gets a lot of hate, and much of it is well deserved. But it is still an excellent tool to level up your career. In this episode, I break down why LinkedIn is still an extremely powerful tool for …

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18 Things to Do After Graduation—Before Committing to a 9-5 Job

Graduating from college is a significant milestone—but it doesn’t mean you have to dive headfirst into a 9-5 life. With your degree in hand and the world at your feet, you have the perfect opportunity to explore new experiences, grow …

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3 Steps to Choosing Career Paths in Skilled Trades

Skilled trades are often overlooked as a viable and rewarding career option. They offer numerous advantages and opportunities for anyone looking for a fulfilling profession. To help you navigate through the plethora of choices, here are three steps to choosing …

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6 Interview Tips From Industry Experts

You might be the perfect candidate, with a perfect resume, and exactly what a company is looking for. But, if you don’t know how to interview well, or conduct yourself in a professional manner don’t expect to land a job. 

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Hard Lessons Learned From My Internship Behind Bars

As a first year forensic psychology graduate student, I had made up my mind to intern at my state’s only maximum security prison for female inmates.  I learned early on in life that squeaky wheels usually get greased, so with …

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3 Research-Backed Career Transition Techniques

“Your next job is not just a step forward…

…it’s a statement about who you are becoming.” ⚡️

That’s how Jelena Zikic closed up our workshop last night on her research into career transitions.

So I can’t thank Dr. Zikic …

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Recent College Graduates, Do You Need to Relocate for Your Dream Jobs? How You Can Do So on a Budget

For recent college graduates who need to relocate for their dream jobs, the following post can help you complete this task while on a budget.

You’ve just received an offer for what could be the job of a lifetime — but …

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