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Why You Should Check Your Emotions After Receiving a Rejection Letter
That flashing blue light at the top of your phone makes your heart stop. Slowly, you exhale through your nose....
How this work-at-home mom is fulfilling her dreams
At 8pm on a Wednesday night, Stefanie Robertson sits comfortably on her sofa, puts her feet up, and opens her...
Ask Alexis | My Previous Supervisor Never Offered Critical Feedback
Dear Ask Alexis, I was reviewing your article on Interview Q&A | “What are Your Greatest Professional Strengths and Weaknesses?”....
Building and Making the Most Out of Your Network
How many times have you heard, “build your network,” as if it’s really easy like tying your shoes or binge-watching Netflix? While “building...
Adventures on the Dark Side of TED ® Talks
Everyone knows TED® (Technology, Entertainment and Design). The organization devoted to spreading ideas exploded into society, starting in 1984 with...
Nervous? 5 Ways to Take Control in a Job Interview
image by Pixabay The little-known key to a successful interview is tricky. The secret is you–the job candidate–come in and take...
Actionable Ways to Stand Out as a Junior Software Engineer Looking for a Job
This piece is a part of ‘The Career Strategist’ blog series Landing your first job is often the hardest. If...
Transform Your Interview into a Conversation
Hiring managers often won’t hire a candidate because the candidate lacks energy and doesn’t show enthusiasm. You’re so anxious during an interview...
How to Explain a Career Gap in Your Resume
Even if you have expertly prepped for an interview, stress over how to address a resume gap can be enough...
There’s an App for That—The Tools You Need to Supercharge Your Job Search
Hunched over your laptop, you ignore your cramping hand (the result of the copious amounts of note-taking that has occurred...
How to Write a Great Freelancer CV
As anyone who has tried it knows, freelancing isn’t easy. Finding clients and building up a portfolio all take time...
An Awkward Trick That Guarantees Your Job Interview Success
Remember the first time you rode a bike? You awkwardly wobbled… and maybe even crashed and burned a few times....