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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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12 tips for students who didn’t land an internship before graduation

If you didn’t land a big-name internship this summer, it’s easy to feel like you’re already falling behind. The standard advice says that without a corporate logo on your resume, you’re invisible to recruiters. But honestly? Some of the most …

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12 High-Paying White-Collar Jobs With No Degree Required

When you think of white-collar jobs, a college degree might seem like a non-negotiable requirement. But in today’s world, plenty of high-paying positions don’t require a diploma on the wall. Instead, these roles emphasize skills, experience, certifications, and even on-the-job …

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17 early career jobs that map well to health science majors

Career mapping is the process of strategically planning your professional journey by identifying potential career paths, the skills you’ll need, and the steps to achieve your goals. For health science majors, career mapping is especially valuable because the field is …

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Hourly, salary, or commission: Which pay structure works best for early-career employees?

Choosing between hourly pay, a salary, or commissions is one of those early-career crossroads that carries far more weight than most new grads realize. Each path shapes how you work and how you get paid, but it also shapes how …

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