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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Failing into your dream career

How finding out what you don’t want to do can be exactly what leads you to where you never knew you wanted to be

At 17 years old, many of us had big dreams and aspirations for our future. Some …

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Feeling dissected by pre-employment screening software

I usually write to you from an HR perspective, but today’s blog is from my perspective as a job-seeker. I just finished an 80-minute task that was deeply demoralizing: I applied for a job using some of the industry’s “best” …

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College Recruiter believes that every student and recent grad deserves a great career.
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How to Live Within Your Means

Living within your means is not just about cutting back on expenses—it’s about making mindful choices that align your spending with what you earn. By balancing income and expenses, you can avoid the stress of living paycheck to paycheck and

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Working Fathers, Including CEOs, Want Work/Life Balance, Too

Having a healthy work/life balance means different things to different people. To some, it means not working more than a certain number of hours a week. Say, 40 or 50, or even 75. To others, it means being able to …

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10 Family-friendly Jobs for Working Parents

Balancing a career and family responsibilities can be a challenge, but some jobs offer flexibility that allows working parents to manage both. Whether you’re looking for remote work, flexible hours, or just a less stressful environment, these family jobs can …

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How to Build a Safety Net: Your Step-by-Step Guide

Whether you’re facing unexpected expenses, job loss, or economic downturns, knowing how to build a safety net can protect your future and help you handle life’s surprises. It’s not just about saving money; it requires strategic planning and consistent effort. …

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How to Tell if an Employer Actually Supports Working Parents (Before You Accept an Offer)

Maybe you’ve got a dream job prospect dangling right in front of you or perhaps you’re feeling ready for a new challenge, a different boss, or a change of scenery and it’s time to find a new gig.

As a …

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From Kids to Career: Jumping Back Into the Workforce after a Parental Break

From giggles and snuggles to messes and tantrums—being a stay-at-home parent is a non-stop job. Indeed, the job description would intimidate even the most impressive candidates: organizing schedules, coordinating appointments, planning activities and parties, cooking, cleaning, caring for sick kids, …

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Keeping the Kids Home? How to Balance Work and Play

Illustration by Marian Blair

Due to the novel coronavirus many schools are poised to remain closed throughout the winter, and parents are understandably struggling to reach a balance that works for themselves and their children. If you’re one of the

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Strategies for Launching an Effective Parental Support Group at Your Office

For many working parents, a job isn’t simply a place you go every day to earn a living—it’s part of your village. I am a huge believer in the importance of community to our mental health. I also believe deeply …

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