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Very few of us are untouched in some way by the Coronavirus pandemic. What are your greatest questions, concerns, or fears related to advancing your career during this time? If you’re wondering if you really can pivot or progress professionally during this time, the answer is YES. -YES, you can Get Hired during this coronavirus […]
As a Career Strategist, one of the things that I often recommend to clients is to search for and review job descriptions for jobs they may be interested in. The benefit of this task is two-fold; (1) select relevant keywords for resume and cover letter updates, and (2) as a reminder and confidence booster of […]
Sandy Saperstein. PhD, is a Lecturer in the School of Public Health at University of Maryland, College Park and a Senior Associate for Research and Evaluation at Sharp Insight, LLC. Although her leadership skills were evident when she served as a safety patrol in elementary school, Sandy didn’t consider herself a leader when I first […]
As a first generation college student, I was unsure if I wanted to be a teacher or a social worker. Not only was I a great student and natural helper, these were the only professional positions I was aware of outside of doctors and lawyers. Today I have a Master’s degree in social work and […]
A career sweet spot is the zone where you are utilizing your unique abilities, qualities, or a combination of both to perform at your best or function most effectively in work that you enjoy. I am a Career Strategist. My career sweet spot is career advancement. It’s what I love and what I do well. […]
I am grateful that there has been a slight shift in coronavirus pandemic coverage and mass media is now celebrating all essential workers and sharing more about coronavirus survivors and the good samaritans who are making a difference in their communities. This pandemic has challenged our definitions of wealth, opportunity, and work/life balance. Although we […]
Have you ever seen a one size fits all tag on an article of clothing and immediately gotten a picture in your mind of a person who could not fit that clothing?! That’s the space I’m in with the uniform coronavirus business and career advice. Nothing fits everyone. There are best practices, but no hard […]
Stay at home orders, layoffs, telework, homeschooling, bills, shopping, uncertainty, anxiety… Small Business Owners, we see you. Decrease your level of struggle and worry during this turbulent time with premium business support. Profitable CEO believes in small businesses so much that the company is offering 14.9 million dollars in scholarships during the global coronavirus pandemic. […]
12 Important Career Lessons Most People Learn Too Late in Life Here are the 12 best career lessons everyone should take to heart early in their careers. By Lolly Daskal If there’s one thing we all have in common, it’s that we all make mistakes along the way (and hopefully learn valuable lessons from them). But […]