Finding A Career
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Finding A Career
Navigate your career path by understanding your options
Finding the right career can be a transformative experience, shaping your future and fulfilling your aspirations. Our dedicated resources and expert advice are designed to help you uncover your strengths and align them with the perfect career path. By exploring your interests and honing your skills, you can confidently navigate the job market and achieve your professional goals. Let us guide you every step of the way toward a rewarding and successful career.
Developing Your Career
The importance of setting goals
Careers are like plants, it’s great when they sprout, but it’s the watering, nurturing, and growth that really make them blossom. Watch this video to learn more about how to make your career blossom rather than wilt!
Ways to Effectively Communicate with Your Boss
Speaking to your boss can seem intimidating at first—but it doesn’t have to be! To help you get the ball rolling, here are a few ways you can establish an open line of communication with your boss and show your value as an employee.
Using Social Media to Make Money
If you’ve ever wondered what it would take to earn a living or extra income as a “Youtuber” or “Influencer,” or how you can use social media to build your business, here’s the inside scoop!
Email Etiquette 101
Unfortunately, the first chapter in your English 101 textbook didn’t cover proper emailing etiquette—even though it is the main form of writing that you will use for the rest of your life. But that doesn’t mean it’s a skill you can’t pick up quickly.
Understanding Your Options and Strategy
The Power of Intangible Work Benefits
In today’s competitive job market, one-size-fits-all applications won’t work. Tailor your materials to the specific requirements of each role to improve your chances.
Building Your Network:
A Guide for Grads
Building your network during and after college can be a daunting task. This article explains six strategies that can help you build a professional network and enhance your career
Flexible Work Schedules: A Guide for Job Seekers
Work-life balance has become a top priority for employees and employers, and flexible work schedules play a key role in creating this work-life balance.
Maximize Your Knowledge With Valuable Information
Everything You Need to Know to Get Started With Building a Career
If you’re one of those rare lucky souls who doesn’t have to work to make a living, read no further; but if you’re like most people, your career is a primary source of income. For this reason, no financial plan is complete without significant attention to career development.
How Industry Awareness Can Aid Your Career Development
You know the old saying, focus on yourself, not your neighbor? Well sometimes that isn’t always the case, and especially in “the biz” it almost never is!
First Time in a Corporate Office Setting? Top Tips to Avoid Email Fails
Technological advancements have made instantaneous global interaction possible. You can now send important documents to a colleague worldwide in less than a minute. Unfortunately, this “instant” communication capability has also changed how millions of people interact with others.
How Self-Assessment Can Help Your Career
If you want to be the best employee you can be, it’s important to take an active role in getting to know yourself and your position. To help, we’ll take a look at steps you can take to develop your vocational self-awareness and make you a better (and happier!) employee.