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Custom Content by: United States Department of TransportationThe U.S. Federal government offers countless careers, but the Department of Transportation (DoT) may be unrivaled in terms of the spectrum available within a single department.
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Participating in your company’s 401(k) plan is one of the smartest financial decisions you can make. Learn the basics for making the most of this retirement benefit.
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Joy’s Winding Path
10/2/2023
When I left corporate America for Bollywood, I made new friends who had also pivoted from corporate careers into the arts. Now, about 10-15 years into my professional life, I have a growing group of friends who are corporate and creative at the same time. They call their careers by different name... -
“Change is inevitable. Growth is optional.” This maxim from leadership guru John C. Maxwell is a sage reminder in a workforce where disruption is the norm. How can you learn to anticipate and even embrace career change when your industry is changing rapidly?
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Is AI a career killer or a career enhancer? The answer lies in how you approach it. Learn how you can use AI to find your next position, increase your efficiency, and impress your new boss.
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Geronimo’s Winding Path
9/25/2023
As I entered my 30s, I realized that I didn't want the next decade of my life to look like the last decade. In my 20s, I was constantly hustling and striving for the next thing - taking hits in my health, energy, and relationships. -
When it comes to work, is generative AI cause for celebration or a reason to panic? Discover how quickly economics predict that ChatGPT and similar tools could change your occupation.
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If you took a college prep path in high school, you may not have considered the benefits of a skilled trade: different work settings, the ability to use your hands, and potential for entrepreneurship. It’s possible to reset your career by pursuing a trade profession.
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Building a real, solid mentor-mentee relationship requires more than openness - it takes a commitment to make the time and to show up and be there for that person, so I haven’t entered into formal mentorship roles unless I know I have the time and believe I have a perspective that can be useful t...
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If you’re on the receiving end of a “return to office” notice and not happy about it, what can you do? An alternative work arrangement might give you the flexibility and work-life balance you desire.
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There is almost no job that doesn’t require some level of digital literacy. But how do you make sure you stay on top of changing technology?
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Melina’s Winding Path
9/11/2023
Trust your gut! But in order to get there, first learn the difference between your gut/intuition and your fear or trauma responses. Get clear on what your values are and let your values lead the way -
With rapid changes coming to multiple industries, it can feel like it’s impossible to keep pace with it all. But what you do now can help you adapt to whatever comes your way in the future.
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Want in on a little secret? There are a plethora of built-in perks for those who decide to pursue skilled trade professions that typical office workers just won’t find.
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I’ve worked my way through many of the n’ts. Much of life ultimately is about how we respond to our self-sabotage and untangle these knots of doubt.
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The big push for college is still very real, but more and more people are realizing how wise it is to invest in trade school instead. Discover how this path can provide more bang for your buck.
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So you want to become more tech-savvy? Improve your skill set in these certain areas to help you in your current job…or to help you land a new one.
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Eric’s Winding Path
8/28/2023
The doubts are real, but often nestled in a story you’ve fabricated in your mind. Additionally, the reward from making any given change wouldn’t be as special without the existence of some degree of doubt in the first place. Just know that with discipline and mental awareness, it's just a matter ... -
With the emergence of A.I., many workers have begun using it in some form or another as a daily part of their job. But when is it acceptable to do so, and when is it just plain unethical?
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Sometimes it’s only after you accept a job offer that you realize you wish you had negotiated for a higher salary. Once the papers are signed though, is it too late?