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  • How Much Salary Negotiation Is Too Much?

    How Much Salary Negotiation Is Too Much?

    1/23/2019

    Negotiating a salary is a tough balancing act. You don’t want to settle for too little, but you don’t want to price yourself out of a job either. So how do you know when it’s advisable to accept an offer, and when you should continue the negotiation? Here are some basic rules of thumb.
  • DC's Tech Industry and COVID: Where Do Large Businesses Stand?

    DC's Tech Industry and COVID: Where Do Large Businesses Stand?

    4/22/2021

    After COVID-19 shut the country down last year, primary industries in D.C., such as tourism and hospitality, took a massive hit. The tech space industry leaders have been able to pivot and continue operations.
  • Star Nurse Spotlights: High stakes environment, appreciation for life, showing empathy and more

    Star Nurse Spotlights: High stakes environment, appreciation for life, showing empathy and more

    5/19/2021

    As a part of the recognition of the 2021 Star Nurses we will spotlight nurses through May 24th. Check back each week for more spotlights from our Star Nurses.
  • What Do You Do When You Find out a Coworker is Making More Money than You Are?

    What Do You Do When You Find out a Coworker is Making More Money than You Are?

    5/8/2019

    Maybe you caught a glimpse of a pay stub as you chatted with a cubicle mate, or perhaps a stray document forgotten at a copier caught your eye. You’ve found out an unpleasant truth: a coworker is making more money than you are. What should you do with this information?
  • Why Washington, D.C. Is a Great Job Market For Veterans

    Why Washington, D.C. Is a Great Job Market For Veterans

    11/8/2017

    Since it usually doesn't top the list of "best" cities for veterans to live, it may seem as if Washington D.C. is not a great place for veterans to retire. That being said, when it comes to jobs, the city ranks much better. Learn why.
  • How to Gracefully Explain That Resume Gap

    How to Gracefully Explain That Resume Gap

    4/4/2022

    A glaring gap on your resume doesn’t need to spell disaster. Here are a few options, both for the resume and interview phases, which can help you confidently navigate intermittent employment.
  • How to Pivot When Asked an Uncomfortable Question in an Interview

    How to Pivot When Asked an Uncomfortable Question in an Interview

    6/18/2020

    Interviews can be awkward enough without having uncomfortable questions thrown into the mix. While there are some interview questions you flat out do not have to answer, what do you do when a query is simply, well, not to your liking?
  • Slow Summer at the Office? Here's How to Get Ahead.

    Slow Summer at the Office? Here's How to Get Ahead.

    6/30/2019

    A slow summer at the office doesn't have to be a yawn. With some careful planning, you can survive—and even thrive—during the dog days of summer. Here's how to get ahead at the office when your colleagues are at the beach.
  • 2021 Nightingale Award Winner - Kenneth Daniel, BS, BSN, RN

    2021 Nightingale Award Winner - Kenneth Daniel, BS, BSN, RN

    5/27/2021

    Six winners were honored during the 2021 Star Nurses celebration and were named Nightingale Award winners. We are proud to honor them. Congratulations to Kenneth Daniel!
  • Star Nurse Spotlights: Showing a little light, being transparent, holistically caring and more

    Star Nurse Spotlights: Showing a little light, being transparent, holistically caring and more

    5/14/2021

    As a part of the recognition of the 2021 Star Nurses we will spotlight nurses through May 24th. Check back each week for more spotlights from our Star Nurses.
  • Nightingale Award Winner - Viktoria Holley-Trimmer, JLR

    Nightingale Award Winner - Viktoria Holley-Trimmer, JLR

    9/2/2020

    Six winners were honored during the inaugural Star Nurses celebration and were named Nightingale Award winners. We are proud to honor them. Congratulations to Viktoria Holley-Trimmer!
  • Back to Work: Position Your Unique Skills Learned as a Stay-at-Home Parent

    Back to Work: Position Your Unique Skills Learned as a Stay-at-Home Parent

    1/27/2022

    Your time as a SAHM or SAHD isn't a loss career-wise. In fact, your skills and experiences as a parent, volunteer, or freelancer can open new doors as long as you craft your resume strategically.
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    What It’s Like to Work at a Company That Helps Grow Your Career

    What It’s Like to Work at a Company That Helps Grow Your Career

    7/15/2021

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  • Outlook For Job Seekers In 2018

    Outlook For Job Seekers In 2018

    1/3/2018

    The press has been giving mixed signals about what the job market is going to look like in 2018. Although no one knows the future for certain, the U.S. Department of Labor usually makes impressively accurate projections. Their most recent estimates indicate the following trends that job seekers ...
  • You're Thinking about a Graduate Degree: Six Steps to Consider

    You're Thinking about a Graduate Degree: Six Steps to Consider

    12/31/2019

    You’ve decided to invest in your career and pursue a graduate degree. Congratulations on this decision to gain more knowledge, learn new skills, and grow your professional network!
  • D.C.’s Healthcare Industry and COVID-19: What Career Opportunities Remain at Small Practices and Businesses?

    D.C.’s Healthcare Industry and COVID-19: What Career Opportunities Remain at Small Practices and ...

    8/12/2021

    When COVID-19 stay-at-home orders hit in spring 2020, the punch packed a wallop that forced some segments of the healthcare industry to the mat. Read on to see how healthcare is recovering!
  • The Etiquette Of Writing And Receiving Recommendation Letters

    The Etiquette Of Writing And Receiving Recommendation Letters

    11/13/2017

    At some point in your career, you'll either need a recommendation letter, or you'll be asked to write one. Probably both. The letter might be part of a grad school application, required for a continuing education scholarship or even part of a job application. Whether you're doing the asking or th...
  • Should I Look For A New Job Or Go To Graduate School?

    Should I Look For A New Job Or Go To Graduate School?

    10/23/2017

    Sometimes we come to a crossroads in our careers and, as a result, we find it's time for a change. Whether you're a seasoned veteran in the workforce or a recent graduate who wants to quickly move beyond entry level, you may be asking yourself if you should look for a new job or go to graduate sc...
  • Star Nurse Spotlights: Having patience, sincerity and more

    Star Nurse Spotlights: Having patience, sincerity and more

    5/21/2021

    As a part of the recognition of the 2021 Star Nurses we will spotlight nurses through May 24th. Check back each week for more spotlights from our Star Nurses.
  • 2020 Star Nurses Weekly Spotlight - Chapter 5

    2020 Star Nurses Weekly Spotlight - Chapter 5

    8/13/2020

    As a part of the recognition of the 2020 Star Nurses finalists we will spotlight nurses through the end of summer. Check back each week for more spotlights from our 92 Star Nurses.
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