Tag: career
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5 Networking Tips for Introverts, Guest Editor, Nicki Escudero
If the thought of a networking mixer makes you cringe rather than jump for joy, you’re not alone. In her book Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can’t Stop Talking, Susan Cain writes at least one-third of the population is introverted. Don’t sacrifice your career growth because you hate large groups –…
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The Intentional Professional: A Case for Multiple Jobs
Today, many Americans are working multiple jobs to make ends meet. With a still-recovering economy and most young American college grads swimming in debt, the decision to work more than one job seems like obvious plus. However, there is also another set of people working funky hours and odd jobs for a different purpose.
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Are We Digitally Lonely?
Are we lonely? A friend and work colleague of mine sent me this video and once I finally watched it, I watched it twice. The debate that as people are becoming more interconnected, they’re also isolating from one another is not new. Heck, anyone who’s tried dating in the past few years knows the struggle. However,…
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Time to Decide: What do You Want?
Lately, I find myself having conversations with people who seem to know exactly what they want. Actually, they seem to know exactly what they don’t want. People will complain about their jobs, they’re unhappy with their boss/responsibilities/location/commute, etc. They say they want to leave, they’d rather be doing something else, they want more time at…
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Giving Back; Explore the World Food Programme
An important piece of success is remembering that others can benefit from your influence. Depending on where you are in your career, you may or may not feel like you’re able to give any additional energy to anything other than your work and personal life. If you’re like me, personal life and work tend to…