Category: Success from the Start
Defining Communication Skills
In a previous blog post, we discussed the differences between hard and soft skills. While hard skills have to do with previous training and expertise, soft skills show who you…
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Leveraging LinkedIn for Networking Success
One of the best ways to further your career is to build professional relationships – or network. According to a study from 2022, 42% of people found a job through…
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6 Ways to Stand Out During Your Job Search
In the dynamic landscape of today’s job market, you may find yourself facing fierce competition. When you’re up against a crowd of hundreds of other applicants, you have to “sell”…
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Recruiting Red Flags: Identifying and Avoiding Recruitment Fraud
Picture this: you receive a LinkedIn message from a recruiter offering a remote job opportunity perfectly aligned with your experience. They might set up a virtual interview, share exciting job…
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Resume Writing in the AI Era: What Job Seekers Need to Know
Artificial Intelligence (AI) has been a hot-button topic, especially with the recent introduction of ChatGPT. While some have fully embraced AI tools by using them for work projects, school essays,…
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Bridging the Gap Between Hard and Soft Skills
Throughout your professional career, however new or tenured you may be, you are guaranteed to have heard the terms “soft skills” and “hard skills” before. And though the terms are…
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The Power of Lifelong Learning
Learning doesn’t stop when you’re handed a diploma at graduation. Sure, your high school or college education provides a solid knowledge base, but it’s actually through ongoing, intentional experiences that…
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Pro Tip for Success: Use Your Planner with Purpose
Have you ever caught yourself uttering the words “No, I don’t need to write this down, I will remember”? But you won’t, and you know it. We have all dared…
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Ready, Set, Succeed: Tips for Your First Day on the Job
After scouring job sites for days, weeks, and potentially even months, you finally find a job you’re excited about. Your resume makes it past the critical eye of the recruiter,…
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Say It Right: The Dos and Don’ts of Resumes
The act of writing, editing, and sending your resume to potential employers can seem daunting. And that fear is often tenfold for those applying for an internship or entry-level position.…
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