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The Rise of ‘New Collar’ Jobs: Paving Your Future Career Path

The workforce is undergoing a seismic shift, and at the heart of this transformation is the rise of ‘new collar jobs‘. Unlike traditional white-collar and blue-collar roles, these positions do not follow conventional career pathways and often do not require a four-year degree. Instead, they prioritize specialized skills and adaptability, making them a beacon of opportunity…

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Your Promotion Doesn’t Come With a Raise. Should You Take it?

Perhaps you have just been offered a promotion at your company You have been recognized for your contributions and offered a mid-management role with more responsibilities, but no immediate salary increase –due to budget constraints. You find yourself at a divergent path. Accept it for the invaluable experience and potential future opportunities or decline due…

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Navigating Professional Growth with Career Mapping

During a phase in my professional life, I grappled with immense frustration. Despite performing exceptionally in my role, actively volunteering, and continuously enhancing my skill set, there was a disparity between my current reality and my envisioned future. In business, career trajectories are not as predefined as they might be for doctors, lawyers, engineers, or…

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4 Types of Career Services Worth Paying For

I don’t know about you but, job searching can be quite a hassle? It takes up a lot of time and can be incredibly frustrating, especially when you’re not seeing any results. And to add to the difficulty, when you’re unemployed or underemployed, the financial resources you need may not always be readily available. Now,…

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Navigating Onboarding When the Exiting Employee is Your Trainer

There are times when you start new job prior to the exit of the current employee. Effective transitions between old and new employees can be challenging, especially when the exiting employee is responsible for training you. This can be a very smooth process when parameters and expectations are set between all parties. It is vital that…

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Essential Tips for a Successful Interview Experience

Interviews are a key part of the hiring process. They provide an opportunity for employers to meet with potential employees and evaluate their skills, qualifications, and compatibility with the company culture. Interviews allow for two-way communication between the interviewer and interviewee. The interviewer can ask questions to learn more about the interviewee, while the interviewee…

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How To Tell If You’ll Fit Into A Company’s Culture In 90 Days or less.

This week will be full of new opportunities and challenges. Here is my thought for the week: Your success in the workplace depends heavily on your ability to assimilate into its culture. “Company cultures are like country cultures. Never try to change one. Try, instead, to work with what you’ve got.” -Peter F. Drucker Once…

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Red Flags: When It’s Time to Start a Side Gig?

As you climb the corporate ladder, do you ever feel as if that ladder is pointed on the wrong building? Even if you are not trying to climb a “corporate ladder”, do you simply find yourself disconnected and stagnated by the ideals that have been adopted by the majority in certain environments. Let’s take work…

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