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How To Use Canva to Create A Stand Out LinkedIn Profile Banner

No matter what theme or message you’re trying to convey through your LinkedIn banner, using Canva to create something unique will help you stand out. In this article, we cover how to use Canva to create a stand out LinkedIn profile banner. If you’ve never used Canva before, get ready to feel like a graphic designer!

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7 Best Online Sites To Find Gig Jobs As A Freelancer

Gig work is growing and sites making it easier to land jobs are everywhere. The sites listed in this article are great for a variety of gig workers in a wide array of fields and are sure to open some doors for the gig economist. If you’ve got a computer, an internet connection and will to work from anywhere in the world (or nature) this article is for you!

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How To Gain Leadership Experience In College or University

There are many ways to get leadership experience during college or university. Leadership experience looks great on any resume and is a great conversation topic at interviews. Here are a few ideas to get you thinking about ways you can gain leadership experience before you graduate.

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10 Reasons Why You’re Not Getting Responses To Your LinkedIn Messages

LinkedIn is a powerful networking tool when leveraged in a strategic and thoughtful way. If you’re like me, you’ve probably sent tons of messages to connections on LinkendIn and often don’t get many responses. Here are 10 reasons why you’re not getting responses to your LinkedIn messages and helpful tips and tricks to step up your LinkedIn message game.

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3 Steps To Bring You Closer To Your Dream Job

When it comes to getting started on your job search journey, a “one size fits all” approach doesn’t always work. Everyone’s path looks a little bit different, and that’s okay. No matter where you’re coming from, here are 3 steps to bring you closer to your dream job.

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How To Practice Self-Care During The Job Search

Finding a new job can be emotionally and physically exhausting. So slow down for a minute. Take a breath. You’re going to get through the sometimes grueling life challenge known as job searching. Here are a few ways you can practice self-care when job searching leaves your cup a little dry.

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A Real Career Coach's Honest Review of FlexJobs.com

FlexJobs.com is the #1 job site to find vetted remote, work from home, and flexible job opportunities since 2007. With the long lasting employment needs and wants shifts from the pandemic the last few years, it’s no wonder job seekers' appetite for work-from-anywhere roles are literally at the top of everyone’s dream list and FlexJobs.com is happy to serve up amazing opportunities people actually want. So what makes FlexJobs.com so unique compared to other job platforms? Let’s get into it.

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4 Steps Young Professionals Can Take To Get Hired Right Now

Navigating the job world can seem overwhelming, especially if you’re just breaking onto the scene. It can even feel impossible to stand out in a sea of other applicants—trust me, I’ve been there—but all of this doesn’t have to feel so intimidating. With these simple, actionable steps, you can up your job game and improve your overall hireability.

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3 Ways To Determine If An Employer Supports Mental Health At Work

Many businesses are incorporating mental health days into their work policies to not only de-stigmatizes the topic of mental health but also providing the support employees need when it comes to mental health in the workplace. If you’re on the hunt for a new gig and hoping to score some mental health perks aligned with your life, here are some key things you can look for from future employers

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Why You Should Be Networking With Your Competition

When you consider the term networking, you likely think of formal events where you speak to more experienced people in your industry in hopes of gaining knowledge or connections leading to job opportunities. But what if you intentionally networked with your competition? Making connections with those on your level is both socially fulfilling and the start to a mutually beneficial relationship- so why wouldn't you want to network with your competition?

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