What should a 21st-century professional be? Your professional life will be guided, not by subject matter, but by the skills you obtain over time. These skills will come from your workplace, life experiences, higher education, or self-taught through videos and articles (to name a few). For example, I learned how to apply data science...
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The world of careers is changing. When I realized early in my career that significant changes were taking place in the world of work, I decided that I was not going to be passive. I decided to look for opportunities to take charge of my career and direct it towards my vision and values....
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So you have worked hard and managed to complete your studies and have secured your first job. Obviously, the next step is to master the corporate game and land your dream job after working your way up through hard work and dedication. Once you are settled, you start to realize that building your career...
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Everyone jokes about wanting to quit their job from time to time. This is something that everyone experiences throughout their careers. But sometimes, it’s more than a joke. Let’s be real. Thinking about leaving your job can be incredibly anxiety-inducing and full of what-if scenarios. You’ve worked super hard to enter the workforce, and...
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In the workplace, as in life, advice can come in two ways: solicited and unsolicited. The former is often easier to accept, as we’ve identified the need for another perspective. Yet the latter can be more difficult to appreciate. For someone who is used to flying solo, unsolicited advice can be even more surprising....
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“If I knew then, what I know now” — a well-worn phrase I never thought I would bring myself to say, or even agree with. Being a broke college student, working four jobs, taking full class loads; taking tests and writing papers with next to little or no sleep, holding leadership positions in various campus organizations—I knew how to...
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A lot of people look towards freelancing as an opportunity to work flexible hours, charge their own rates and be independent. These benefits are definitely alluring, but it’s not always easy to get into freelancing; it takes time and commitment. However, if you have a plan of action and know what you’re doing, you...
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Within the realm of business, you’ll often hear the importance of having a competitive advantage. And what this essentially means is having a point of distinction that separates what you have to offer from others. To have a competitive advantage, you must not only offer something better but something rare and unique to ensure...
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Negotiations are something that no one teaches you about in school. No one enjoys doing it because it feels awkward; however, it must be done to get exactly what you need. Research: When you first get a job offer, you feel excited and overjoyed to have even been offered the role, but that is...
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