7 Improv Techniques That’ll Make Conversations at Work Less Awkward and More Productive

Talking to people at work can be challenging and stressful. Whether you’re attending meetings, conversing with clients, or just making small talk in the hallway, nerves can start to take over. What do you do with your hands? How long …

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The Biggest Resume Mistakes For Veterans

We spoke with Tara Carlidge, Recruiting Manager at Citi and former Personnel Officer in the U.S. Army, to ask her about the biggest mistake that veterans make in their resumes that could hurt them from getting the corporate/civilian job they’re …

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7 Ways to Help Manage Day-to-Day Stress at Work

Rare is the job that's truly low-stress. No matter what you do for a living, you're apt to be worn down by your day-in, day-out duties.

Individual workplace stressors might vary—an unreasonable boss, toxic co-workers, unclear expectations, an unrealistic workload—but …

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We help applicants, students, job-seekers and professionals like you find the right career path using the power of firsthand experiences.
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Hoping to Get a New Job Post-Pandemic? Here’s How to Figure Out What You Actually Want

Think of who you were before the coronavirus pandemic started—the plans you had, things you prioritized, and goals you were working toward. Now fast forward to today. Maybe, like so many people, you’ve found your understanding of what you want …

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Should You Quit Your Job During the “Great Resignation”? Ask Yourself These 10 Questions

As a decision coach, I help people choose to quit (or not) all the time. People call me when they’re trying to figure out whether to leave a job, a location, even a relationship. Quitting is hard. People have a …

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