What do earning a college degree, landing the job of your dreams, and getting a big promotion have in common? Each of these successes brings new responsibilities, new experiences, and new expectations. Have you ever felt anxiety or lack of motivation when you’re close to achieving a big goal? Have you wanted something really bad […]
Success = the accomplishment of an aim or purpose We all strive for success but success is individual as we are. What success means to me may not be the same as what success means to you. Our unique preferences and goals negate the fact that specific characteristics and behaviors make success more feasible. Here
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Labor Day—the first Monday in September—celebrates the contributions workers have made to the strength, prosperity, and well-being of America Are you doing labor that you love? Get Hired Workshop During this interactive workshop we will explore the strategies in Get Hired Toolbox: 30 Ways to Land the Job of Your Dreams to help you develop
Wishing you a great semester! 1. Expect to Succeed The most important part of success is your mindset. What you think and belief is displayed in your actions. It’s pretty hard to do well when your focus is on a negative outcome. Focus on what you want to happen and not what you don’t.
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The transition to college can be both scary and fun. If I had a time machine I would go back to my undergraduate freshman year and have a talk with myself that would go a bit like this: 1. Study Build your college years on a solid foundation. Pay attention in class, take good notes,
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If I had a time machine I would go back to my junior year in undergrad and have a serious conversation with myself that would go a bit like this: 1. Get more experience before graduation Since you’re not working in the social work field you should do more volunteering. Choose a place where you
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I am a Career Coach committed to academic support and career development assistance. Generation Y Workshop Series This series is great for college students, recent college graduates, and world changers new to the workforce. Generation Why – Character traits from your generation include confidence, optimism, and an eagerness to learn and contribute. Join other millennials
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I am a native Washingtonian – born and raised. Although I was born years after the civil rights movement, my District of Columbia Public Schools, church, and neighborhood were very segregated. I didn’t have any White, Hispanic, or Caucasian neighbors until I was in my late twenties. Luckily, I had a professional life that offered
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Last week I wrote a blog titled “Schedule Action Into Your Day” where I described my resolution to alleviate the fear that I was feeling about becoming an Adjunct Professor. My end result was to create a daily schedule that allows me to meet my personal and professional goals. I just read the post again
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Today my NephewSon becomes a legal adult! Happy Birthday to a young man who is smart, funny, thoughtful, mature, and handsome! I am proud of you just because you’re YOU!! Have an amazing day!!