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We often know what’s best for ourselves but don’t do it: 76% of people believe mentors are important for their professional development, yet only 37% of people actually have a mentor. Whether it’s the value of a good mentor, the benefits of self-employment, or guarding against career disruption, a majority of American workers know what’s […]
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Popular advice says that to be successful you just need to follow your passion, which implies that doing something that is driven simply by your interest will be enough to propel your career and financial needs. While it’s nice to think that it’s that easy, the fact is it’s not. I’ve worked with many professionals […]
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It’s crucial to train yourself not to see things from the lens of the worst case scenario Fear is a powerful tool. It sends a signal to your body when danger is present and tells you when it’s time to run a way. But it can also cripple you from taking positive actions. Your […]
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What got you that first job might be the ability to keep your head down and work hard, but keeping your head down doesn’t help if you want to get promoted. As much as 85% of jobs are found as a result of networking, according to research by PayScale, proving the old adage, “It’s not […]
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In order for America to produce top tech talent, our education system needs to implement dire and immediate changes at the state, local, and school levels that will propel our students as top competitors in the workforce Careers. There’s been a lot of talk in the media about the new Amazon HQ2 locations. Dallas was […]
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People managers wear many hats: delegator, goal-setter, accountability-partner, brainstorming buddy, performance evaluator, obstacle-mover, resource-allocator, and more. (This, of course, is all in addition to their day jobs of actual work.) And there’s one critical role for managers that often doesn’t get addressed: career development. According to research by Right Management, the global career and talent […]
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Graduates of collegiate management programs have no shortage of career options. From tech to financial services, every sector needs leaders with strategy and nuance. With so many possibilities, many graduates turn to management consulting gigs that allow them to apply their talents across a wide range of industries. Though most management consultants work on only […]
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We all have little daily routines that keep us sane. Whether it’s a cup of coffee at 8 a.m. sharp or a walk during lunch, it’s easy to feel stressed, anxious, and irritable when your schedule gets scrambled. I hate getting out of my routines. I’m a creature of habit, so when I’m forced out […]
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As an admissions consultant, I am often asked, “When do I start preparing for the MBA application?”. My answer remains, “As soon as you know that you will be pursuing an MBA.” MBA admissions – especially at top-ranked institutions- is competitive, and the sooner you begin the preparation process, the better. There are two stages […]
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My first job out of college was working for an advertising agency, one that was known as an innovative, smaller shop that had landed some top accounts. My job was to answer the phone and to keep my head down when stressed out account managers made unreasonable demands (“Can you get this package delivered to […]
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