Whether you’re a recent graduate, someone looking to change directions in your career, or re-entering the workforce, there’s a common challenge you will likely run into – lack of experience. It can be frustrating when you encounter first-hand that the, “you need the experience to get experience,” reality that exists. I know from my experience […]
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Not all of us have gone to college or university, and that’s totally ok! But, when a job posting lists a post-secondary education requirement, it’s easy to feel defeated. Being discouraged by not having the right education might even prevent you from applying, as you assume they won’t give you a chance. Hold up, though. […]
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The job application process can be a vulnerable time for any applicant. Second guessing whether you have the right combination of skills and experience to apply for a job, debating if you’re qualified enough because your interview didn’t go as smoothly as you’d hoped, starting a new job and feeling like you’re in over your […]
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Having clear objectives can help you create a direction and trajectory for your career. When creating career-driven goals, it is important that they aren’t too broad or generic. We can often get caught up in our ideal “end-game” rather than the necessary steps it takes to get there. When you’re setting goals for your career, […]
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Terminated, canned, fired, laid off, let go… as much as we’d all like to believe a simple solution exists, there’s no such thing as an easy way to fire someone. And no matter what anyone says or what you read, no one is an expert at firing people, either. There are no awards for firing […]
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Congratulations—you’ve made it past the first interview! Take a deep breath and give yourself a big pat on the back. Making it through the first round is something to be so proud of. That said, if you want to be the successful applicant at the end, your work isn’t over yet. Just like your initial […]
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As you start your job search you’ll likely come across temporary, contract, or seasonal roles that have an end date. This could be for a variety of reasons – a specific project, maternity leave, or busy seasons. For some, this is exactly what they’re looking for – for others it may discourage them from applying. […]
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I can remember feeling like I was in the wrong all the time. I felt isolated, lonely and completely debilitated from the choices or actions that I made. I tried conveying what I felt to my boss, only to have it thrown back in my face. I was told a variety of things on a […]
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You might have seen a tweet about it or someone mentioning it in an Instagram story, but you might also be asking yourself – what exactly is Clubhouse? Clubhouse is a fairly new player in the social media & networking space. It’s an audio-based social networking app that allows you to connect with people all over the world through […]
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So you want to work for your dream company, but they’re not hiring? Why wait for a job posting when you can reach out and introduce yourself now? Back in the day it was called cold-calling—picking up the phone and trying to get someone on the other end to listen to whatever you were pitching. […]
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