Finding A Career
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Finding A Career
Navigate your career path by understanding your options
Finding the right career can be a transformative experience, shaping your future and fulfilling your aspirations. Our dedicated resources and expert advice are designed to help you uncover your strengths and align them with the perfect career path. By exploring your interests and honing your skills, you can confidently navigate the job market and achieve your professional goals. Let us guide you every step of the way toward a rewarding and successful career.
Developing Your Career
The importance of setting goals
Careers are like plants, it’s great when they sprout, but it’s the watering, nurturing, and growth that really make them blossom. Watch this video to learn more about how to make your career blossom rather than wilt!
Identifying the Financial Impacts of Career Choice
As a small business owner, having a business plan can help you visualize your ideas and keep track of your goals. Read on to learn more
What someone studies can have a big impact on their career, and one’s career can have a big impact on their financial trajectory. While there is always room to change your mind, how do you set yourself up for success from the start? How do you weigh the financial impact of your choices when picking a field of study or work?
Using Social Media to Make Money
If you’ve ever wondered what it would take to earn a living or extra income as a “Youtuber” or “Influencer,” or how you can use social media to build your business, here’s the inside scoop!
Understanding Your Options and Strategy
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Building Your Network:
A Guide for Grads
Building your network during and after college can be a daunting task. This article explains six strategies that can help you build a professional network and enhance your career
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Reevaluating Your Strategy for an Effective Job Search
Beginning the job search can be a daunting task, regardless of your employment history. The key to an effective, full-time job search is maximizing the productivity of your time each day, yet many students and graduate job seekers are unaware of how to do this
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Understanding Compensation in Salary & Benefits
During salary negotiations you don’t have the opportunity to shy away from discussing money. Check out this article to understand not only how you should judge your worth, but also how to calculate what your total worth is, including paid time off!
Maximize Your Knowledge With Valuable Information
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Everything You Need to Know to Get Started With Building a Career
If you’re one of those rare lucky souls who doesn’t have to work to make a living, read no further; but if you’re like most people, your career is a primary source of income. For this reason, no financial plan is complete without significant attention to career development.
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How Industry Awareness Can Aid Your Career Development
You know the old saying, focus on yourself, not your neighbor? Well sometimes that isn’t always the case, and especially in “the biz” it almost never is!
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How to Maximize Your Job Search Through Effective Email Communication
In the fast-paced world of job hunting, one powerful tool often remains underutilized—the humble email. Let’s explore how you can leverage email communication to advance your career