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5 Ways to set yourself up for success on the job hunt

Whether you are currently looking for a job or not, it’s important to proactively set yourself up to stand out in the crowded market. Here are a few tips to get yourself ready for success on the job hunt. Optimise your LinkedIn profile.  LinkedIn is your first impression to the many hiring managers that might …

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5 Tips to Stay Motivated Under Stress

Former President Obama delivered a virtual commencement speech to all 2020 graduates. In that speech, he spoke about the current stressful situations that students face –- an economy in shambles, a pandemic, and having to stay distant from friends. But he ended that speech with talk of all of the opportunities that these situations have …

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Using Implementation Intentions to Achieve Your Goals

“Plans are useless, but planning is essential.” Some form of that quote has been attributed to several different people, including former president and World War II general Dwight Eisenhower, but the idea is sound. Plans change all the time. You might have planned to get a degree in four years, start a business, and become …

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Full-Time Work Vs Freelance Gigs: Which is Best for Your Lifestyle?

On your career journey, you’re likely to encounter forks in the road that will require you to consider not only what you want to do for a living, but the work-life structure you want to achieve.  Are you looking for a traditional, 9 – 5 office job? Or would freelancing in your field serve your …

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Happy Birthday Goldie!

Happy birthday, Goldie!A little something for you in honor of Goldie’s birthday: We’re waiving the $25 application fee through May 31! Just use promo code GOLDIE when you apply during the month of May. As our mascot celebrates another trip around the sun, we’re taking this special day, May 14, to take a closer look …

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