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  • Emojis, Memes, and GIFs: Are They Shortcuts to Friendly Work Chat?

    Emojis, Memes, and GIFs: Are They Shortcuts to Friendly Work Chat?

    12/22/2022

    You send them to your friends and family all the time—in fact, some of your conversations are made up almost entirely of emojis, memes, and GIFs—but should you also use them to connect with coworkers?
  • What To Do After a Painful Job Loss

    What To Do After a Painful Job Loss

    12/19/2022

    So, what do you do when suddenly the job you loved is no longer yours and the employer you thought of so highly spurns you?
  • Choosing the Role That Fits Your Authentic Self

    Choosing the Role That Fits Your Authentic Self

    12/18/2022

    “Workplace authenticity” is a frequent topic of conversation among HR professionals. What does it mean to you as a job applicant, and how can you figure out whether you will be able to bring your true self to a new employer?
  • Career Transitions: Should You Change Your Role or Let It Ride to Retirement?

    Career Transitions: Should You Change Your Role or Let It Ride to Retirement?

    12/15/2022

    It is never too late to pursue your professional dreams, but before you make the leap to a new role mid- to late-career, you’ll want to ask yourself these hard questions.
  • Bie’s Winding Path

    Bie’s Winding Path

    12/13/2022

    Bie Aweh, 33, lives in Newark, New Jersey and Dakar, Senegal and moved from running programs at nonprofits and universities to developing underrepresented talent. She received her MA in Social Justice Education and serves as HR Business Partner at DoorDash.
  • Career Building through Social Media: Do’s and Don’ts

    Career Building through Social Media: Do’s and Don’ts

    12/12/2022

    Do you want to use social platforms as a tool to further your career? We have some do’s and don’ts that will help you get the best results.
  • How to Activate Your Alumni Network

    How to Activate Your Alumni Network

    12/7/2022

    In the great job search, don’t overlook those who graduated from the same college as you did. Alumni are often willing to go out of their way to help fellow graduates with employment opportunities or other valuable information. Here’s how to tap into it.
  • Do your meetings get things done or waste time?

    Do your meetings get things done or waste time?

    12/6/2022

    While meetings can drive decisions, spur collaboration, and strengthen relationships, everyone can agree poorly run meetings are a waste of time.
  • 3 Back-Stories We Tell Ourselves That Undermine Everything

    3 Back-Stories We Tell Ourselves That Undermine Everything

    12/6/2022

    3 Back-Stories We Tell Ourselves That Undermine Everything
  • How to Write a Professional Bio and Why You Should Have One

    How to Write a Professional Bio and Why You Should Have One

    12/3/2022

    Do you need a professional bio if you already have a current resume? Yes, and here’s how to write one.
  • New Jobs for the Metaverse

    New Jobs for the Metaverse

    12/1/2022

    Your next incredible job opportunity could be in the metaverse—but it might have its roots in your current offline industry. These 10 Web 3.0 job opportunities will put a new twist on longstanding professions.
  • Is Monetizing Your Hobby a Death Sentence for Passion?

    Is Monetizing Your Hobby a Death Sentence for Passion?

    11/30/2022

    It kind of depends on how much you love the other stuff involved and how far you want to take it…
  • Beware Over-Simplistic Career Advice

    Beware Over-Simplistic Career Advice

    11/29/2022

    Beware Over-Simplistic Career Advice
  • Jen's Winding Path

    Jen's Winding Path

    11/22/2022

    Jen's Winding Path from Professor to Communications Strategy Consultant.
  • Does Going Back to School Make Sense Mid-Career?

    Does Going Back to School Make Sense Mid-Career?

    11/21/2022

    Whether it’s to advance within your current profession or in anticipation of changing up your occupation altogether, going back to school can certainly help you succeed—but is it worth it when you’re already in the middle of your career?
  • Inter-Office Polls: When to Ask the Group and When to Go Solo

    Inter-Office Polls: When to Ask the Group and When to Go Solo

    11/17/2022

    Employees want to be asked for their opinions, but asking for feedback at the wrong time or without a plan for how to use it can be a recipe for disaster. Learn how to strategically incorporate employee input in your decision-making.
  • How to Translate Your Job Experience into Data Points

    How to Translate Your Job Experience into Data Points

    11/16/2022

    Your job experience is impressive, but if your resume doesn’t tell your professional story in facts and figures, you’re missing a golden opportunity. Find out how to quantify your successes in a way that catches the hiring manager’s eye.
  • What My Fondness for Terry Cloth Is Really All About

    What My Fondness for Terry Cloth Is Really All About

    11/15/2022

    Sharing quirky pieces of ourselves gives others permission to feel more comfortable sharing who they are more fully and may open them up to being freer with their ideas. Read on to learn more!
  • Why Don't Happy Songs Exist About Work?

    Why Don't Happy Songs Exist About Work?

    11/7/2022

    Why is it that no happy songs exist about work? What does that say about work in society?
  • When to “Quiet Quit” and When to Jump Ship

    When to “Quiet Quit” and When to Jump Ship

    11/7/2022

    If you feel yourself coasting, it’s time to ask yourself some important questions about what kind of “quitting” you’re doing and where you want to end up…
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