It’s finally been decided: I’m getting my MBA. This decision did not come easily. In fact, I spent the past 5 years going back and forth on whether it was a good idea or not. Two years ago I was pretty sure that I would not get my MBA. People get their MBA for many […]
Read More >>Internship Opportunity of a Lifetime
This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Adecco Group NA. All opinions are 100% mine. As somewhat recent college graduates, many of us know the value of having an internship. Being able to get experience in your field and networking with important people can go a long way in kickstarting your career. […]
Read More >>Would You Take a Pay Cut for Your Dream Job?
This post is by our regular contributor, Erin. Is there a job you’ve always dreamed about having? One where it would feel like you’re actually not working, because you love it so much? Have you thought about what you might have to sacrifice to get that job? How about taking a pay cut if it meant being in a role […]
Read More >>How to take Full Advantage of Employer Tuition Reimbursement
Over the course of the past few years I debated whether or not to get an MBA. After going back and forth for years I finally decided to get my MBA. What ultimately convinced me to get my MBA? Three words: employer tuition reimbursement. For those who are not familiar with employer tuition reimbursement, there […]
Read More >>Strategically Develop Skills to Create the Career You Want
We are lucky to have Jenna from PF Twins on the blog today. As a young professional working a 9-5, your career is an important part of your life. For one, most of us spend at least a third of our day working. Whether you want to earn more money, create a more flexible work […]
Read More >>3 Reasons to Consider Relocating for a Job
Today’s post is from our regular Wednesday contributor, Erin. Have you ever considered relocating for a new career opportunity? It can sometimes be the best way to start earning more, especially if you’re a few years out of college and have gained a decent amount of experience. DC has talked about moving up within a company, […]
Read More >>4 Ways Confidence Increases Earning Potential
Today’s post is from our regular Wednesday contributor, Erin. How many of you can say that you are 100% confident in your abilities when it comes to your career? Can you walk into an interview and not break a sweat? Do you look forward to negotiating your salary because you know what kind of value you bring […]
Read More >>Should You Add Your Blog to LinkedIn?
Recently I noticed that a corporate recruiter I am friends with on LinkedIn had done something I had never seen before: she added her blog to her LinkedIn. This made me ponder a question I hadn’t considered in the past: should you add your blog to LinkedIn? For reasons that I will explain in this […]
Read More >>4 Tips for a Successful Job Interview
We are sad to announce that this is Shannon’s last post on the site. She is moving on to other projects and opportunities, and we wish her all the best! Please be sure to thank her and check out all her other great posts as well. If you read this site often, you know that […]
Read More >>How I Networked Into Almost Every Job I’ve Ever Had
While I was writing a blog post about my first job (Pizza Hut) I realized something: I’ve networked into almost every job I’ve ever had. I even networked into Pizza Hut, which is pretty awesome if you ask me.
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