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As a career coach, I often speak with current and prospective clients who feel stuck in their careers. This career discontent often stems from a lack of passion, clarity, and direction. For these reasons, many job seekers and employees ponder the idea of changing careers. Unfortunately, many of these prospective…
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Searching for a job in your current career is exciting. Not only are you experienced, but confident due to all the skills you have gained over the years. However, changing careers is a different ball game altogether. Regardless of your reason for a career change, here are some tips to…
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You must ace your interviews to get hired, whether you are re-entering the workforce, a fresh graduate, or looking to advance your career. Unfortunately, the interview process brings added stress, even for experienced job seekers. In addition, it is challenging to assess your performance as a job seeker to determine…
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Organizations sometimes grapple with the thought of layoffs or reduction in force (RIF) for numerous reasons. Some reasons may be financially-motivated, while others may be performance-based. Whatever the reason, the impacted employees face challenges accepting, coping, and recovering from the emotional turmoil and impact of a job loss. However, there…
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So you are shortlisted for the interview, and now it’s your chance to convince the interviewers why they should hire you. However, the catch is, you may be competing with a hundred other candidates who will try their best to impress the employer. So you need to prepare for the…
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The job search process can be complex and often frustrating. The competition is fierce, and you need to keep up with the latest professional trends to be shortlisted, let alone be selected. If you are unsure about how to look for a job effectively or are currently job hunting, or…
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If you are applying for a job within the U.S. federal sector, you must equip yourself with a well-written, keyword-optimized, and adequately targeted federal resume. Your federal resume must be customized to meet the hiring needs of federal recruiters and hiring managers. To ensure your success, you must hire an…
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If you are applying for a job within the U.S. federal government, you need to equip yourself with a well-written and compelling federal resume to ensure your success. A well-written federal resume is customized to meet the needs of federal HR professionals, recruiters, and hiring managers. Federal resumes are very…
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We all dream of buying a big house from a real estate agent Greensboro or a similar estate agent in our local area so that we have enough space to work from home. The Covid-19 pandemic has heightened awareness for many people who want to avoid long commutes and office…
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The decision to stay at home and care for young children can be a tough decision for moms. However, many moms make the difficult decision to give up lucrative careers to become stay-at-home moms. The reward of devoting one’s career to raising children often comes at a career sacrifice for…
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Working from home has become the new norm during the Covid-19 pandemic for many employees. Some employees enjoy working from home but struggle with balancing working from their home offices and staying connected to their colleagues. Staying in touch may seem awkward and daunting, yet integral to ensuring that teams…
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Your job interview is over. What’s next? You have probably replaced the pre-interview jitters with post-interview angst of worrying about whether you will get the job. Instead of stressing out about things that are beyond your control at this point, you can be proactive by doing the following:
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