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You have decided to join millions of others in the Great Resignation, but now what? Before you search for a new job, first take time to consider some things that will help set you up for success.
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For many of us, writing a resume feels overwhelming especially when there is not across-the-board agreement on what makes a great resume. Want to know what is safe to exclude?
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In the professional world of requests for recommendations and introductions there are a bunch of reasons why I, or someone, might say no to your request. Read on to learn more!!
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The Lives They Lived & The Lives We Live
5/10/2022
People trying to make conscious decisions about the make-up of their lives and it most often boils down to two things: Read on to learn more! -
Why Deferential Treatment Matters
4/19/2022
Deference is such a loaded word. One of those things that we all want, but so often struggle to give. Deference as I see it is a sign that you’ve been thoughtful and wise. Read on to learn more!! -
We all need a Career Rumspringa
4/12/2022
How we can show up better for the people we know to enable them to be more fulfilled by their work? Read on to see how we can offer the Rumspringa feel for others. -
It can be tough to stay focused and efficient while working from home, but it doesn’t have to be. Set yourself up for success and check out these effective ways to be more productive at your home office.
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Tired of being treated like just another cog in the machine—never getting the respect or recognition you deserve at work? Start here to see what traits make a company great to work for.
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As someone who tends to break their schedule into very detailed units of time and takes most things seriously, I need that reprieve. I build in time for the freeing spirit of the silly or absurd!
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Things Every Resume Should Include
2/14/2022
Don't let your resume stand in the way of landing your dream job. Know what information to include on your resume to improve your chances of scoring an interview. -
We are often asked as a kid what we want to be when we grew up. It turns out, what you wanted to be as a kid can actually help you consider what’s next for you as an adult. Read on to learn how!
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Some standard guidelines for interviewing still apply. But if you want to ace an interview in 2022, some adjustments may be necessary. If you’re getting interview guidance from a source written more than a few years ago, things have changed.
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Your Mentors are Fallible
2/1/2022
Many of us hold on to the hope that our unicorn mentor will come along and serve as the Swiss Army Knife of professional advice. But that’s too high an expectation to place on one person. Read on to learn why! -
Who are the kind(s) of people you want to engage? Are they only folks in your role, industry, or field? Employed by the same institution? Read on to learn more!
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Generosity isn’t a blank check. You can create boundaries to what you are capable of doing now. Read on to learn more!!
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D.C.’s Government/Defense Contracting and COVID: What Career Opportunities Remain at Large Busine...
10/28/2021
The U.S. government is the largest employer in the D.C. metro area, and this doesn't include contractors. Let’s take a look at how the largest government contractors in D.C. have performed! -
If you’ve ever considered dipping your toe into the service industry, now is the moment you have been waiting for. The service industry suddenly finds itself one of the hottest job markets around.
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Retail is a huge sector of the Washington, D.C. metro area's economy, and small businesses play an important role. How did small retailers in the D.C. area performed before and during COVID-19? Read on to learn more!!
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When you speak with lots of people about work you can’t help but develop a sonar-like ability to pick up certain words or phrases. Read on to learn which words signal there is trouble in paradise!!!!
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Strike a Chord in the Music Industry
8/2/2021
Got big dreams of being a rock star—playing sold-out shows nightly to thousands of adoring fans? Figuring out how to break into the business can be overwhelming. Read on to learn how!!!