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275 Resume Action Verbs to Make Your Resume Pop
Use action verbs to dazzle any recruiter. Make sure your resume is alive with action verbs. Here is a list of active verbs to let your resume jump, rattle, and shake (in a good way!).
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12 Podcasts That Will Make You A Smarter Human
The following podcasts are designed to inspire, enlighten, and provide the clarity that every career needs. Ready to tune in?
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How to Ace the Phone Screening Interview
You've been invited for a phone screening. Here's how to ace the phone screen, even if you hate talking on the phone.
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25+ Fun Interview Questions + What They Reveal
Why do interviewers ask fun interview questions and what could a candidate's answer say about their work style, their soft skills and their sense of humor?
Work + Life Balance
The 3-Step Method to Stop Making Careless Mistakes at Work
Are you making mistakes at work? If the answer is yes, then slow down, take a breather, and follow these steps to stop making careless mistakes in the workplace.
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Is My Boss an Idiot? How The Peter Principle Destroys Workplaces
Does it feel like your boss is incompetent when it comes to getting anything done? The Peter Principle is a theory that employees rise to a level of incompetence. Let's explore.
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How to Recover Financially from Wedding Season (+ Plan for the Next One)
Weddings are expensive for the bride, groom, and the guests, too. Here's how to recover from wedding season.
Work + Life Balance
How To Beat The Sunday Scaries: 26 Ways to Ease Your Monday Dread
Get rid of the Sunday scaries once and for all with these tips on making the most of your week and weekend, taking care of yourself, and improving overall wellness.
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How Manifestation Actually Works + How to Manifest Your Next Career Opportunity
Sometimes, we all need to manifest what we want from the inside out. Skeptical? Read this article and change your mind.
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10 Ways to Find or Create Joy at Work
Is a joy-filled job an oxymoron? We don't think so. Here's how to infuse joy into your career.
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Work + Life Balance
I Hate My Boss! How to Handle the 15 Worst Bosses
Hate is a strong word, but maybe you do feel like you hate your boss. Here's what to do if you are struggling to communicate or be heard by your bad boss.
Career Fit
10 Symptoms of a Toxic Work Environment + How to Fix It
Toxic work environments are a drain on your personal and professional life. Here are ten common signs of a toxic workplace—and how to navigate (or escape) them.
Work + Life Balance
8 Professional Boundaries at Set at Work
Boundaries are more important than ever. Here are a few ways to set (and maintain) healthy boundaries for your life—and your work.
Career Success
7 Out of Office Messages That Set Professional Boundaries
You've earned your paid time off, so take it! Here are some out-of-office messages to set real boundaries.
Career Success
How to Ask Your Boss for Anything
We're taking the mystery out of asking your boss for what you need.
Work + Life Balance
Why You Should Write an Intimidation List
What scares you when it comes to your professional life? What stops you in your tracks and keeps you from making your next career move? Let's discuss why you should create an intimidation list and use it to power your next career moves.
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Laid Off? Here's How to Negotiate a Severance Package
Even if you're gainfully employed, you might not always be.
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Creative LinkedIn Profile Summaries to Attract Your Next Boss
When you need to score someone's undivided attention, trust in the power of the keyword-rich LinkedIn profile summary.
Work + Life Balance
How to Recognize + Recover from a Burnout Diagnosis
Burnout is real—like, really real. Recently recognized by the World Health Organization, work burnout is a serious diagnosis. Here's what you need to know.
Work + Life Balance
How to Text Your Boss When You Can't Come In
You're sick, your car is in the shop, or you're dealing with a family emergency. Whatever the reason, here's how to appropriately text your boss when you can't come in.
Work + Life Balance
7 TED Talks on How to Better Manage Your Time at Work
Time management is a hot topic because it's a hard topic. Here are our favorite TED Talks on managing your time with ease.
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Got Gaps? Here's How to Explain a Gap in Employment
Resume gaps and gaps in employment are perfectly normal, and they come in all shapes and scenarios. Here's how to explain your resume gap with ease.
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Job Search Diaries: I Didn't Get the Job, Now What?
The job search is BRUTAL RIGHT NOW. What should you do when you've done everything "right" and you still didn't get the job?
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