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CAREER How To Make Money On Maternity Leave You are about to/have just given birth. Because of this, you had to go on maternity leave and are out of work for a... By: Je'Kayla Crawford · 12 months ago
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CAREER 5 Online Summer Jobs Perfect For Parents One idea that can earn you a little extra money is summer jobs. But, it can be challenging to balance work while your kids... By: Je'Kayla Crawford · 12 months ago
CAREER 8 Crucial Interview Questions Every Teacher Should Know When applying for a teaching position, employers usually ask a similar set of questions to determine the right candidate for the job. Here are... By: Je'Kayla Crawford · 12 months ago
BUSINESS Will The Effects Of The Affirmative Action Ruling Trickle Into The Workplace? Earlier this month, the Supreme Court effectively ended affirmative action at colleges. The 6-3 vote set new limits on cases related to whether public... By: Briana Boateng · 12 months ago
BUSINESS 10 Highest Paying Jobs In Finance To Maximize Your Earnings Finance has a wide world of career fields that scale from entry-level jobs to positions that require both a degree and years of experience. Nevertheless, there... By: Je'Kayla Crawford · 1 year ago
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CAREER Felecia Higgs-Walker Wants You To Strengthen Your Career Focus There are many areas to fine-tune when you’re looking to land the job of your dreams, and Felecia Higgs-Walker is all about helping professionals... By: Dominique Johnson-Lindsay · 1 year ago
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CAREER Embracing Your Authentic Self: 5 Reminders To Redefine Success On Your Own Terms Say goodbye to the pressure to fit and hello to a new idea of success that aligns with who you truly are. Here are... By: Luisana Rodríguez · 1 year ago
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CAREER Author Morra Aarons-Mele Talks How To Channel Anxiety For Achievement Morra Aarons-Mele, author of "The Anxious Achiever" and host of "The Anxious Achiever" podcast, shares tips for channeling anxiety into achievement and her journey... By: Dominique Johnson-Lindsay · 1 year ago
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CAREER 4 Things To Know When Pursuing A Career In Nonprofits Nonprofit work is one of the most impactful choices you can make. But it’s important to know for yourself whether you can commit your... By: Elyse Wallnutt · 1 year ago