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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When tennis star Naomi Osaka said, “it’s OK not to be OK” after her withdrawal from this year’s French Open, I didn’t think much about her words as I assumed she was only talking about the hidden struggles of elite athletes. But upon reflection, Osaka was brave enough to admit something many of us...
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If you’ve decided you want a job at an all-remote company, you might be wondering how to start. What follows are practical tips specific to the remote market based on my nine-month job search. If I’d know many of these things sooner, I’d have saved myself time and frustration. Where to find remote job...
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2020 and the COVID-19 pandemic have been touted as the acceleration of 4IR in the workplace. Employees connecting via Zoom from home have ushered in a new way of working. Organisations that had not invested in digital solutions for their employees were caught napping. Those who invested in digital tools were way ahead and...
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Today, we may be more separate than ever. Previously tight-knit, cohesive teams are being challenged in unique ways, while the expectation is to deliver at the same rate and quality, or better, as pre-COVID19 era. But usually, the most exciting innovations come when we need them most. Since then, we’ve witnessed several new types...
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