Networking for Introverts: Tips for Tackling Your Fears
It happens to me every time I sign up for a networking event. I register well in advance, excited about the great opportunity. Then the…
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How I Found Peace in the Days Leading Up to Graduation
In the weeks before my college graduation, conversations all tend to seem the same. They go a little something like this: “How are you feeling?”…
How to Bulk Up Your Resume, Fast
I remember staring at my resume when I was in college, internship-less, wondering how I could possibly stand out without any “real” work experience. I…
One Foot on the Banana Peel: How a Creative Theory Can Help You Prepare for Workplace Change
Some years ago, a friend busted out a saying that I’ll never forget: “He’s got one foot in the grave, and the other on a…
More Than Telling Stories: What Journalism Has Taught Me About Life
I first announced that I wanted to be a journalist as an eager 17-year-old discussing potential career options with my classmates. Journalism intrigued me because…
4 Ways to Revamp Your Resume This Summer
After leaving my English teaching job in Seoul, I started frantically applying for jobs back in my home state of Florida. Two weeks later, and…
Tough Questions: How I Decided to Quit My Job
Last summer, I took a social media strategy job, with some personal assistant tasks on the side, for a small consulting firm that I thought…
The Essential Guide to Starting a New Job
Whether it’s your first job or your 15th, starting a new gig is nerve-wracking. You have to worry about what to wear, getting your coworkers…