The coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, coupled with the government-mandated lockdown tactics, has undoubtedly been one of the most significant events of the twenty-first century. During the period of the hard lockdown, only individuals working in “essential services” were permitted to leave their homes for work purposes, while other businesses remained closed. On the other hand,...
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What is social impact? “Social impact” is how companies define how they benefit a specific community or the world. Companies often incorporate social impact ideals into some part of their operation. For example, they could donate a certain amount of their profit to a specific initiative. It could be that they seek to reduce...
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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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First time jobs can be very intimidating. You may have an idea of how things may go, but not know exactly what to expect. I remember how clueless I was when I entered the corporate world, I had no idea where to start or what to do, there was a lot I needed to...
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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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Storytelling is a tale as old as time, but being able to tell a great story can give you an edge over the competition. Stories are all around us. However, they can be woven into many different aspects of your life. Here are five ways to use storytelling to stand out from the crowd....
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Graduation from college is a beautiful thing. Parents, family, and friends come, near and far, for such a life-changing experience. Many college graduates are promised jobs and professional opportunities before graduation, while it may take others time for them to get their first job offer. As a graduate and proud member of the Golden...
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Do you have a memory like an elephant? Do you have the unique ability to remember even the most minute details, dates, facts and figures from forever ago? Do you feel absolutely no need to write anything down because it is all “right here” (tapping my index finger on my right temple)? I am...
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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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Have you participated in a two-part interview that consisted of technical and cultural questions? Has an interviewer stated something like, “this section of the interview helps us gauge if you are a cultural fit for our organization?” As companies reimagine their recruitment process and seek to diversify their workforce, it is becoming increasingly critical...
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