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Think Before You Act: 6 Things To Consider Before Accepting A Promotion

After waiting with bated breath, your boss contacts you and offers you a promotion. First and foremost, congratulations! However, before...

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Time To Go: Tips For Leaving A Job After Only Six Months

You find yourself contemplating leaving your job after only six months at the company. The first thing to do...

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Don’t Let A Break-Up Shake Up Your Performance: Tips For Pushing Through At Work

While we’d all love to possess the ability to leave our problems at the door, it’s unrealistic. Break-ups are hard. Heartbreak is a human...

By: Truth Hawkins · 2 years ago

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7 Smart Cover Letter Tips To Get You Hired

The job market has a reputation for favoring employers, which could make standing out from the pack a challenging task. Matched with a decline...

By: Truth Hawkins · 2 years ago

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Ambition Overdrive: How To Achieve Your Biggest Career Goals

Women are more ambitious than ever before. According to Elisa van Dam of the Simmons University Institute of Inclusive Leadership, women are eager to...

By: Mia Barnes · 2 years ago

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Say Goodbye To Email Overwhelm: Top Hacks For Saving Time And Reducing Stress

For most people, me included, email is the core action of their job. Whether sending newsletters, following up on coffee chats, or answering customer...

By: Alair Castro · 2 years ago

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Land The Job: ‘Thank You’ Note Tips To Stand Out From The Pack

If you’re knee-deep in the interview process, actively looking for new employment, or dipping your toe in the job pool (via networking), a thoughtful...

By: Truth Hawkins · 2 years ago

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5 Tips On How To Manage Your Work Email Inbox

It’s not far-fetched for employees to get preoccupied with work and find their email inboxes in disarray. From spam...

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5 Cool Jobs That Turn Passion For Travel Into A Paycheck

When you work a traditional 9-to-5, travel time can be pretty limited. Those who love to travel may get...

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5 Reasons You Haven’t Heard Back After A Job Interview

You send in a job application, and within days, you receive a job interview. Your interview has now come and gone. Unfortunately, you haven’t heard back...

By: Je'Kayla Crawford · 2 years ago

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Want More Job Perks? 4 Ways To Negotiate Employee Benefits

Sooner or later, the employee benefits you were given upon starting your job will no longer suit your needs. And that is perfectly fine....

By: Je'Kayla Crawford · 2 years ago

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Expert Offers Tips On How To Navigate A Toxic Workplace

In Tinseltown, the spotlight often shines bright on celebrities due to their abundance of talent. But, behind the scenes, a complex dynamic unfolds. Frequently...

By: Truth Hawkins · 2 years ago

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How To Nail A Performance Review And Conquer Nervousness

Performance reviews can be nerve-wracking, but they’re also an excellent opportunity to showcase your accomplishments and set the stage for future success. Whether you’re...

By: Mia Barnes · 2 years ago

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Expert Tips On Mastering Email Etiquette

Lisa Lloyd, an award-winning communications leader with more than 15 years of experience in the field, joined Her Agenda on Instagram Live Oct. 20...

By: Her Agenda · 3 years ago

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7 Networking Tips For Introverts To Authentically Connect

For introverts, there’s nothing more draining than a big social event. With every exchange of pleasantries, you feel your...

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Transitioning To A New Career? Here Are 5 Steps To Do It

It isn’t uncommon for people to change their professions after staying in one field for several years. In fact, Apollo...

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5 Uncommon Signs Of Job Burnout

Job burnout is common, and people are raising awareness on TikTok, where the hashtag #jobburnout increased 19% in the last week, and on Google,...

By: Your Coffee Break · 3 years ago

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How To Understand Enneagram Types In The Workplace

In the ever-evolving landscape of today’s workplace, success is not solely determined by individual contribution but by the collective synergy of high-performing teams —...

By: Truth Hawkins · 3 years ago

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10 LinkedIn Hacks To Help You Get Ahead In Your Job Search

LinkedIn is a social networking platform for professionals to network with each other. Since its official launch in 2003, LinkedIn has quickly become the...

By: Brittni Williams · 3 years ago

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How To Plan A Creative Retreat For Career Development And Growth

What makes a person creative is simply the ability to look inside themselves to discover new ways of doing things. This ability to express...

By: Brianna Robles · 3 years ago

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5 Signs Working Remote Is Not For You

The goal of remote work is to give employees the opportunity to execute projects and daily tasks without having to commute to an office,...

By: Nikki Opara · 3 years ago

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Want An Internship After College? Follow These Tips For Success

You have graduated, and now it’s time to put the degree you’ve worked so hard for into use and go...

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3 Hard Truths About Why You Haven’t Applied For That Dream Job

We have all procrastinated once or twice on an important task or assignment. Instead of completing that job application,...

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How To Boost Your Job Search And Improve Your Resume With Keywords

Sending in your resume for a job application can be a stressful experience. Did you put enough on your past work experience? Do you...

By: Je'Kayla Crawford · 3 years ago

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5 Smart Steps To Tackle The Toughest Interview Questions, From A Communications Expert

As a communications director, part of my job includes preparing clients for public speaking engagements and media interviews. Many of the skills we discuss...

By: Gillian Smith · 3 years ago

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Navigating Pay Reductions: What To Do If Your Salary Is Cut At Work

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By: Sughnen Yongo · 3 years ago

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Avoid Agenda Overload: How To Prevent Overwhelm And Stay On Track

In today’s fast-paced world, managing our agendas can be challenging, and the constant stream of tasks, appointments, and commitments can easily lead to overwhelm....

By: Kristelle Beecher · 3 years ago

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Dress To Impress: What To Wear for A Professional Headshot

Taking a professional headshot is important to your career; however, many people need help getting it right. If you want to make a positive first...

By: Brittni Williams · 3 years ago

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How To Handle Gaslighting At Work

Gaslighting is commonly talked about in the context of romantic relationships, but it can also happen at work. Workplace...

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Keys To Clear Communication — How To Avoid Saying “Um” During Interviews

Interviews can be a pretty intimidating experience for many. Sitting across from an interview — or worse, a panel...

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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 · 3 years ago

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5 Signs Your Boss Wants You Gone

If you think that your boss is acting differently towards you lately, you are not the only one. A lot of employees recall certain...

By: Je'Kayla Crawford · 3 years ago

A professional woman yelling at her employees inside an office

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10 Things Your Boss Can’t Legally Do

The type of managing style your boss has can have a serious impact on your work environment. Friendly bosses who are open and supportive...

By: Brittni Williams · 3 years ago

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How To Cancel An Interview Without Burning Bridges

This is it. You’ve finally got an interview scheduled for a job that you really want. You’re excited and have planned for any questions...

By: Je'Kayla Crawford · 3 years ago

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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 · 3 years ago

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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...

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A Manager’s Guide To Parental Leave

I once had an employee call her first maternity leave “our” first maternity leave — meaning hers and mine...

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First Job? Here Are 4 Key Health Insurance Terms You Should Know

Unless you have a background in insurance, you probably need to read insurance jargon at least twice before you comprehend what it means. In...

By: Mia Barnes · 3 years ago

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How To Dress ‘Power Casual’ For Work

The boundaries between professional and personal spheres have been blurring for over half a century, and the “Instagrammable” power casual look is the latest...

By: Your Coffee Break · 3 years ago

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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 · 3 years ago

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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 · 3 years ago

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How To Provide Star Employees Opportunities For Career Growth

Employers must consider several steps to ensure their star employees continue with the high performance. These are some ways CEOs and managers can value...

By: Your Coffee Break · 3 years ago

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How A Positive Money Mindset Can Help You Combat Work Burnout

Combating burnout starts with understanding your relationship with money. Here are a few exercises to adjust your mindset and...

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The Complete Guide To Career Assessments And How They Can Help Your Career

Career assessments are considered one of the best ways to determine what you want to pursue in life. Read...

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How Freelancing Opened My Career Horizons And Advancement Options

Freelancing might not be for all, but it shines for individuals who are fortunate enough to have access to the Web and multiple skills...

By: Luisana Rodríguez · 4 years ago

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5 Smart Lessons On Career Advancement And Leadership From ‘Abbott Elementary’

ABC's "Abbott Elementary" is both entertaining and educational, with several jewels on career advancement and leadership that everyone can learn from. [...]

By: Tiffany Patterson · 4 years ago