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Networking for the Networking-Averse: Transforming Dread into Opportunity

Networking. The word alone can evoke images of awkward mixers, forced smiles, and the daunting task of making small talk with complete strangers. But what if we told you that networking doesn't ha...

Making Yourself Heard in the Workplace: Essential Strategies for Career Success

As employees, we are often put in an overwhelming work environment, and being heard is more crucial than ever to your career success.  It’s not about raising your voice but rather ...

5 Essential Communication Skills and Mindsets for Today’s Workplace

In today’s fast-paced world, being good at talking and writing isn’t enough. As we work more on our computers and interact through our screens, we need to improve how we communicate. Let...

The Secret Weapon in Salary Talks: Staying Cool

Negotiating a salary can make even the most experienced people feel nervous. But here’s a secret: staying cool and collected isn’t just helpful, it’s a game-changer. Being calm, clear, and strategic not on...

Nail Your Interview: The Secret Weapon You Need to Land the Job

Imagine you've aced every question in your job interview, your responses were stellar, and you've built a great rapport with the interviewer. But then comes the dreaded closing pitch - that make-or-break ...

April Jobs Report Paints Bleak Picture for Employment and the Economy

As expected, the latest job report is nothing to cheer about. According to the stats from the US Department of Labor, a record 20.5 million jobs were lost over the month of April alone. This equates to a ...

Media Targets Essential Industries for Virus Blame

Once upon a time in the United States of America, the free press, whose rights are guaranteed in the nation's Constitution, were an honest and powerful force for good. In 2020, with hundreds of competing networks figh...

Looking For a New Job After Unemployment? Look For These Red Flags!

If you're searching for work now, you're not alone. Millions of Americans are looking to return to their jobs after being furloughed and laid off. Especially with even the less generous provisions of the CA...

Low-Wage Jobs Deterring the Labor Market

The United States of America is facing a problem now that is has never faced before in its history. Since 1776, when the nation was ratified, there has never been a point in time where unemployment is very high while labor shortages ...