Trying to answer “What is my purpose?” can feel overwhelming, stressful, and even terrifying, especially when you’re still in college and may have no idea what you want to do. How are you supposed to know what you’re meant to pursue in life? It’s a scary question but also an exciting one. You can take …
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The journey from classroom to career can be mystifying, especially if your educational journey doesn’t fit perfectly into a career track. For example, while it might seem easier to major in software engineering and become a software engineer, those of us who majored in English might need help figuring out where to apply our skills. …
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The job search is exciting because there are so many options for what you can do — but for the same reason, it can also be overwhelming. How can you figure out what you want to do if you don’t know what the job will be like? That’s where job shadowing comes in. Job shadowing …
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If you’re feeling lost, confused, or anxious about the job search, a career assessment can be a helpful starting point to understand what kinds of careers might be a good fit for you. The best career assessments will consider multiple factors, like your interests, personality, skills, and goals, without requiring extensive research or preparation. In …
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Whether you’re looking for an internship, your first post-college job, or even a part-time summer position, you need a resume. This indispensable document isn’t just an accounting of your skills and abilities. It also helps a recruiter or hiring manager understand why they should hire you. If this is your first attempt to create a …
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Generation Z, or people born between 1997 and 2012, has a bad reputation in the workplace. We’re often labeled “difficult” or “hard to work with.” According to Resume Builder, nearly 3 in 4 managers believe Gen Z is more difficult to work with than other generations. This attitude about Gen Z workers extends to hiring; …
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I’ve been told I fit a lot of the stereotypes of Gen Z in the workplace. I love my work-life balance and enjoy completely logging off when I finish my daily tasks. Like many other Gen Zers, I don’t value my job over other aspects of my personal life. I want salary transparency from companies …
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Choosing a career that’s right for you should involve many different factors — not only what kind of tasks you’d like to work on, but your skill set, personality, how you work best, how you work with others, and more. So, what about using your career horoscope? Career horoscopes, or using astrology to help determine …
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Lazy. Money-obsessed. Laptops closed at 5 p.m. There are tons of stereotypes about Gen Z in the workplace, about everything from the lackluster Gen Z work ethic to Gen Z’s tech obsession. Why does Gen Z not want to work? Gen Z only cares about money! Why won’t Gen Z stay in a job? Stereotypes …
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There are many different types of careers, from finance-focused careers like investment banking and accounting to creative careers like marketing and music. With so many options, it can be overwhelming and even anxiety-producing to decide. So, what are the main types of careers out there? What do they involve, and what kinds of jobs are …
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