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Soft Skills Employees Need In The 2022 Job Market

Studies show there’s a rising emphasis on soft skills, a.k.a., skills that don’t require a degree or specific knowledge, but rather one’s ability to effectively interact with others and solve problems. In this article, we’ll cover seven important soft skills you’ll need as we enter 2022.

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Cover Letters: What Are They And Why Do I Need One?

How many times have you found out your dream job is hiring only to see that they want you to submit a cover letter along with your resume? Yikes! Forget that, nope, can’t do it. Next! So let’s talk about what a cover letter even is, why you should have one, and how you can curate your cover letter to your dream job.

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Why Do You Hate Zoom Meetings in 2022?

I’m about to ruffle some feathers with this one but I’ll just come out and say it. I don’t like Zoom. In 2022, let’s do away with Zoom meetings and instead, bring back the art of the email. Let’s go full-body pajama wear and reserve the right to leave our cameras off and our mics muted! These are the top 3 reasons I hate Zoom meetings going into 2022.

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5 Reasons Why College Students Should Take a Mental Health Day

You often hear students joke about breakdowns at midterms and finals and crying over a major assignment would not look out of place. Many of us experienced these situations, or talked our friends through them. Here are 5 reasons why you should FINALLY let yourself take those mental health days you know you need.

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Why Keeping Employees Happy Is Important

Unhappy and unsatisfied employees drag their feet to work and do the bare minimum to avoid being fired. Disgruntled employees are disengaged, unmotivated, less productive, and more prone to burnout. Let’s get into five compelling reasons why creating a fun and positive atmosphere that employees love is critical to a business's success.

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4 Tips To Writing The Perfect Elevator Pitch (With Examples)

An elevator pitch, or also referred to as an elevator speech, is a short, roughly 30 second to a minute explanation/introduction of who you are and what you are looking to accomplish. If you already have your answer planned, it will be easier to speak confidently. So here are 4 tips to help you write the perfect elevator pitch with examples.

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When Your Empty Nest Begins A Career Quest

Becoming an Empty Nester is most certainly a bittersweet milestone. While some people might have a specific dream they easily grab ahold of and fly with, the rest of us are left trying to determine which path to take. If you find yourself at this crossroads, here are some great ways to help choose the focus in the next chapter of your life.

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How To Get Over The Fear Of Starting A Business

I didn’t know much when deciding to quit my stable, long-term career to start my own business. But there were a few things I reminded myself of regularly while overcoming my fear of starting my own business and these tips will help you conquer that fear as well.

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How Gen Z Prioritizes Work-Life Balance

While work life balance has been a struggle for generations, as the world changes, so does the approach and goals of a healthy work life balance. In this article, I examine ways Gen Z are prioritizing their work-life balance in the workforce right now.

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How To Start A Business or Side Hustle With No Money

From financial benefits to mental freedom, many people are jumping on the band wagon of starting a business or side hustle. In this article, we examine practical ways of starting your business or side hustle with little to no money.

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10 Perfect Questions For Young Professionals To Ask An Interviewer

Asking your own questions in interviews is seen as a sign that you’re genuinely interested in the role and you’ve done your part to research the company. A bonus? It could help set you apart from other applicants! Here are 10 perfect questions for young professionals to ask an interviewer.

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How A Freelancer Business Coach Can Help Jumpstart Your Business

Having my own freelancer business coach completely jumpstarted my business when I was first starting out. A business coach helped organize my have-to’s vs. my want-to’s in creating a business and was a fantastic sounding board to all the wild ideas I had. In this article, I outline how a freelancer business coach can help jumpstart your business to help make your first year a success!

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