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Career Development During the Holidays

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The Holidays are not a career development wasteland. In fact, December & January are a powerful time for career development. There are 3 time periods, or natural phases that take place during the Holidays and each phase has its own inherent opportunities. They are:

  1. The Social Phase

  2. The Reflective Phase

  3. The New Beginnings Phase

How can you make the most of the holidays?

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The Social Phase

Of course, during the Holidays, you have competing demands for your time and attention. Parties to attend. If you cel…

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Mastering the 'Tell Me About Yourself' Interview Question


How to master the 'Tell Me About Yourself' Interview Question

Answering the 'Tell Me About Yourself' question in an interview can be a challenging task for many individuals. It's often the initial question posed, setting the tone for the entire interview. Failing to prepare for this question can create a negative impression on potential employers and greatly diminish your chances of making a favorable impact or securing the job.

Understanding the Trap: Turning an Opportunity into a Compelling Intr…

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11 Essential Career Boosting Tips

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11 Essential Career Tips for a Successful Year Ahead.

As we step into a new year, it's the perfect time to give your career a well-deserved boost. Whether you're aiming for professional growth, better networking, or simply looking to enhance your work-life balance, these 11 essential tips are here to guide you. From decluttering your inbox to becoming a thought leader in your field, each piece of advice is designed to empower you in making informed decisions for your career. So, let's dive into t…

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Personal Marketing | Minimize Self-Inflicted Career Wounds

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There are areas of working IN and ON your career that require your ongoing attention or end up hurting your progression, reputation and professional well-being. They apply to everyone. Self-inflicted means that you’ve ignored, not noticed, or not acted to avoid or take corrective action. See the 7 best steps to take...

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How to Engineer a Career Transition

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If you are looking to engineer a career transition, do not begin your job search with a "dust-off the resume" approach. If you are undertaking a career transition and want this move to improve your career, you can’t afford to skip the strategy that comes before the resume and applying to jobs. Try applying these 5 steps.

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