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So, tell me about yourself.
How you answer "tell me about yourself" sets the tone for the rest of the interview. Most importantly, it makes them interested in...
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Strategic Career Planning for 2026: 3 Key Tips and Top Priority Skills
It's the start of a new year and very soon your direct boss or department is going to ask you to develop your 2026 career plan. Here are three quick tips: 1. Ask your boss for the 2026 departmental/strategic goals Your goals should align with the department/strategic vision of the organization. Asking for the 2026 departmental/strategic goals allow you to see the key focus areas that the executive/leadership committee has prioritized. Why this helps: At the end of 2026, you
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What to do when an international recruiter reaches out to you!
You hear it all the time - keep your Linkedin relevant and updated and opportunities will come. And, it's finally happened. Your mind...
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Time to write your performance review!
It's the last quarter of the year. Here are my top tips to help guide you in writing your best performance review yet. About the Work Environment How have you delivered on the job requirements and expectations? Any compliments or written feedback received from peers, managers, cross-functional managers? Have you participated in any strategic projects in your team outside of your daily responsibilities? Have you contributed to social impact opportunities at the organization ,
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Meeting a potential mentor for the first time? Here's what to ask.
Many of you indicated that you want to take advantage of mentorship opportunities or networking opportunities, but often times, right...
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You don't need another degree to change jobs
For many of us, education opened all the doors for us. You may be first in family to earn a degree, and the first to work in corporate...
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Are you earning or learning?
You know our mantra already: the purpose of work is to 'earn or learn'. If you're getting both, great. If you're not getting either,...
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"If you done it, it ain't bragging"
For some reason, every single person "doesn't want to seem arrogant or cocky", or they "don't want to seem not humble or to brag", when...
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Best questions to ask your interviewers
Stand out from all the other interviewees and ask these 4 questions!
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Didn't get that promotion?
“It doesn’t matter that you can. It doesn’t even matter that you did. You won’t get the opportunity to do it if you’re not perceived as...
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You better brag!
Hi there! Have you ever attended a really, really bad training or lecture? You know, the ones where the trainer reads the words directly...
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Met anyone new lately?
How many of you have been told, “you need to network more” and walked away thinking, “Got it! Geez - NOW, HOW do I do that ?” Good news...
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