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Back-to-School Checklist: Must-Dos for Every College Student

Welcome back to school! Are you settling in? I hope so—Syllabus Week is probably over, and it's time to get to actual work. The year can absolutely fly by, so I thought now would be a good time to take …

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Career Moves for Financial Independence

In this episode, I sit down with Nicole Stanley, a financial coach and entrepreneur, to talk about her journey to financial freedom. Nicole shares how she paid off $30,000 of debt in 10 months, leveraged job hopping and a career …

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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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Should First Generation Students Hide From Potential Employers That They’re the First in Their Families to Attend College?

For first-generation college students—those who are the first in their family to attend and graduate from college—entering the job market can bring unique challenges. They may face hurdles that other students, particularly those with more established family networks, don’t have …

By College Recruiter
College Recruiter believes that every student and recent grad deserves a great career.
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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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Episode 45: Timeout with Dr. Derrick Burgess

On this week’s episode of Timeout with TWN, we chatted with Dr. Derrick Burgess, first-generation orthopedic surgeon and host of the incredible podcast, TimeOut with the SportsDr. Hear how Derrick used his own experience as an athlete navigating injury to enter the medical field. Plus, learn how he works to support athletes in their health …

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How to Stop Underearning and Make More Money

In this episode, I dive into the concept of underearning: what it really means, how it shows up, and the mindset shifts that help you break free from it. I explain the difference between being underpaid (when the system undervalues …

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