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My Lousy Nannying Job Helped Me Realize My Career DreamWhen I learned I was getting laid off from my online news editor position in late November, friends and family members immediately fired a slew of cringe-worthy questions my way. What were my options? Where was I looking to find a replacement job? Did I have any leads? How would I pay rent and other [...] Read more»
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Career Advice
Shiny Up That Social Media; Recruiters Pay Attention to That, TooThe No. 1 rule you learn coming out of college is that whether it’s a job, an interview, or a study abroad program, it is all about who you know. Always network with people, take their business cards, express your interest, send them a thank-you email… However, with the rise of social media, the process [...] Read more»
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Career Advice
Follow Your Gut and Just Shut Up! – An Excerpt from Kate White’s ‘I Shouldn’t Be Telling You This’Craving more insider tips and advice? Grab a copy of Kate’s book and tweet your favorite quotation* to win a one-on-one career mentorship session with Kate! Get the scoop on the contest here. (And check out Kate White’s Office Hours.) *Be sure to include the quotation ,page number and #SuccessSecrets. Develop a Golden Gut At one point [...] Read more»
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Lifestyle
How My Volunteer Work Saved My WeddingIn 2006, I worked with the Taproot Foundation, a non-profit organization that makes business talent available to organizations working to improve society. It changed my life in more ways than I ever could have imagined, or even expected. I was assigned to work on a project to create a new brand identity for the original [...] Read more»
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Lifestyle
Financially Fit: The Scoop on Your Credit ScoreIf you are anything like me, balancing your checkbook is a chore! Keeping track of your finances and trying to find — and stick to — a budget that works for you is a huge step toward financial stability and freedom. But another important and often overlooked aspect of finances is your credit score. At [...] Read more»
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Career Advice
MBA Campus Visit: Discover Your Answer to “Why This School?”All top schools are looking to find students that demonstrate “fit.” MBA campus visits can help you experience “fit” and pinpoint what it is about each school that resonates most with you. Keep an open, inquisitive mind on your MBA campus visit. Every program has a reputation, but it comes down to what each school [...] Read more»
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Career Advice
Resume Builder: Want to Stand Out? Consider an Internship AbroadInternships abroad are an increasingly viable way for students to test career interests against job realities, and ultimately, gain real-world experience to build personal brands and fulfilling careers. As our world “shrinks” through technology, businesses are becoming more internationally invested and their workforces more diverse. This means the need for graduates with international work experience [...] Read more»
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Office Hours
Office Hours Recap: The importance of confidenceChristine Hassler discusses the importance of confidence in the workplace and how to become a confident woman. Read more»
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Career Advice
Finding the Perfect Career: Five steps to get you where you want to beFinding the perfect career takes perseverance, but these five steps will help you get you into the job you want! Read more»
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Career Advice
Constructive Criticism: Six strategies for receiving and processing feedbackReceiving constructive criticism and feedback isn't easy, but by following this plan, you will be able to use it more effectively towards your goals. Read more»
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