Considering that we spend approximately 40 hours out of every week on the job (that’s over 2,000 work hours a year!), working for a company with a healthy culture is essential. It helps you perform at your best and can improve your future career prospects. But if you’ve never thought about a company having a …
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At its most basic, a certificate is proof of something. It could be that you had perfect attendance or are an excellent swimmer. And if you thought your days of earning certificates had passed, think again! Throughout your career, you’ll likely pursue all kinds of certificates. And you’ll want to make your boss, recruiters, and …
Diversity and inclusion in the workplace can feel like a buzz phrase, but in practice, it’s a way to make all employees feel supported and empowered to succeed at work. Some companies do the bare minimum and post pledges on their websites, while others do the real, challenging work and advocate for resources, programs, and …
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Eighty percent of New Year’s resolutions fail by February. Setting big goals can be exciting, but it’s hard to follow through when reality hits. Finding success in achieving your goals starts at the beginning of the process when you set them. That’s why using SMART goals is one of the best ways to make your …
Congratulations, you’ve got a new job! Maybe you’ve already celebrated with your friends and family, but what about your professional network? Do you know when to update LinkedIn with your new job? Is there a right — or wrong — time? Whether you’re ready to write an emoji-filled LinkedIn post or would rather hide in …
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When you think of a remote job, your mind may conjure the image of working from a beautiful location — like a cozy log cabin on a snow covered mountain or a bungalow on a peaceful beach. While those are possibilities, what is a remote job, exactly? Is it really something you can do on …
The skills versus degree debate has consumed hiring for years. What matters more, a candidate’s skill set or degree? Does it matter if they received higher education? How can we measure their skills if they don’t? Then, new collar jobs were born. New collar jobs — or jobs that focus on a candidate’s skills rather …
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We’ve asked ChatGPT for general interview advice and tested how well ChatGPT writes cover letters and resumes. This time, we got a little more specific and tested ChatGPT for technical interviews. Once again, the results were mixed. But this time, they were very mixed! Over several tests of the same question, we ended up with …
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At one point or another in our professional lives, we’re likely to face moments of self-doubt and imposter syndrome. As a result, we may feel at a loss for how to build our confidence. Gen Z’ers are even more likely to report feeling anxious about their job — nearly half feel “particularly anxious” about their …
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Creating a LinkedIn profile can feel stressful enough — how much experience do you add? Do you write descriptions of what you did? Who do you connect with? Should you start making inspirational posts with emojis for emphasis? Yet LinkedIn can be an invaluable tool, not only for finding jobs, but also for being found. …
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