Interviews are stressful for most people. You’re asked what seems like never ending amounts of questions about yourself, your experience, and your skill set, and being closely evaluated in everything you do. While the anxiety invoked by an interview is natural, one way you can lessen that stress is to better prepare. If you have […]
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Are you interested in working remotely? Many people desire to work-from-home to be able to avoid a commute, take care of kids or pets, or simply to avoid working in an office every day. Working remotely also allows people to live wherever they want and to work from a different location daily. According to the […]
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I’ve always dreaded asking for anything I want. I hate asking for help, even when I know I can’t do it alone. Heck, I can barely even work up enough courage to ask my server for a beverage refill. So when it comes to negotiating, it’s pretty much the last thing on the entire planet […]
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Have you ever felt like you aren’t cut out for your job? Or do you have this nagging feeling that you’re a fraud? Or that you don’t deserve recognition for any of your accomplishments? If so, you may be a victim of imposter syndrome. And you’re not alone. Imposter syndrome, or sometimes called imposter phenomenon, […]
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It’s the age of social media! Nearly everyone, including business owners, has a presence on social media – whether it be Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, or all of the above! Social media gives us the ability to connect with people on a wider scale, promote our businesses across platforms, and network with some of the greatest […]
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LinkedIn has a bad rap. For many people, LinkedIn is seen as “boring”, only for “business people”, or as not having much engagement. They assume that LinkedIn is a dead zone for anyone besides CEOs, digital marketers, or old college connections. But, nothing could be farther from the truth. Whether you are a freelancer or […]
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Everyone has experienced failure at some point or another. Don’t believe me? Even some of the world’s most successful people have failed big time in the past. Be encouraged by these 8 highly successful people’s stories. 1) Oprah Winfrey Billionaire Oprah Winfrey may be one of the most influential people in the world, […]
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Last November, thanks to a not so gentle nudge from a round of layoffs, I left the world of full-time employment to start my own business. As much as I love building something that is all my own, there is one thing from my old job that I miss dearly. No, it isn’t the paycheck […]
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Have you been curious about the world of freelance writing? Maybe you’re interested in starting your own side hustle, and think freelance writing could fit the bill. Or perhaps you want to leave the corporate world behind in favor of choosing your own clients and rates. But maybe you’re not sure exactly how to start. […]
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The decision to leave a job isn’t always an easy one. There are many professional, personal, and financial decisions to consider. You might wonder if you will have more opportunity, be better able to pursue your career goals, or have a more professional work environment. If you participated in your company’s 401(K) plan, you may […]
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