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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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How to stop comparing your job search to everyone else’s

By: Keith Spencer, Career Expert with AI resume builder Resume Now

You’ve probably heard the phrase, “Comparison is the thief of joy.” It’s a simple way of describing something many people learn the hard way: measuring your own life against …

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19 careers that map well to biology majors

Career mapping is the process of creating a strategic plan for your professional growth by identifying potential career paths, the skills you’ll need, and the steps to reach your goals. For biology majors, career mapping is especially helpful because this …

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How to Budget After a Layoff: Your Financial Survival Guide

Google “layoffs 2024” and you’ll see that the number of workers laid off is already in the thousands—and we’re not even halfway through the year. From Google itself to Walmart, Dell, and Cisco, both well-known industry giants and smaller …

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From side hustle to survival: Navigating first jobs that don’t pay enough

By Toni Frana, Career Expert at Zety.com 

As new graduates embark on their career with excitement and anticipation, it’s possible that they may face some unexpected challenges. The job market is challenging right now, and the latest figures from …

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