There was a two-week period between the end of March and a few days before my birthday that I was literally contemplating the trajectory of my entre life LOL. During those two weeks was the first time in over 20 years that I didn’t have a concrete plan with next steps. The good news is […]
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The biggest mistake I made in my career was hiding in the background. As an employee, I have always done everything in excellence. Not bragging, just telling my truth. I’m a great employee. My work has always been noticed, but unless you were working with me or close to me, there was a time when
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What does that mean? Tell me more about that? Where do you think that came from? “Working with Nicki has been truly amazing! She challenged me to think deeper about my career and what I want for my life. She gave me tools to create a portfolio and to help me see all the work
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Fear will cause you to believe that you must meet every job requirement before applying for a position or a promotion. Absolutely not the case. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ If you are job hunting and you meet all the job requirements you are already overqualified. You need a new position that will require you to stretch and learn.
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An Instagram post from Mahdi Woodard (@mahdiwoodard) stopped my scrolling and forced me to re-evaluate my goals! “There’s nothing admirable about writing down and checking off goals you know you can hit. If pursuing your goals doesn’t force you to grow into a new person, congratulations, you have made a to-do list.” – Mahdi Woodard
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We make multiple decisions each day – some much more important than others. Decisions on what we will wake up and shower, what we will eat, what clothing we will wear, and when we will check email. Every choice has a consequence. Our success depends on the decisions we have made in our professional and
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Statistically, most people secure their jobs through their network. Every job I have ever secured in my adult life has been from a public advertisement except one. I have always been intentional about my career trajectory. When I look back at my career, I have secured every job that I really wanted. Even if I
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What I do is all about YOU! Here is my truth: What I do is more than job search assistance, it’s empowerment through career development and advancement. I don’t love writing resumes and cover letters but I love helping my client leverage their education, experience, and expectations to secure a job they love and build
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I love music. I listen to music every day – on my TV, on my cellphone, and in my car. Music is a permanent part of my self-care plan. My musical taste is specific – and some may even consider it narrow. I love all Christmas music, but R&B, hip hop, and gospel are my
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Social work is about helping people. Social workers are essential to community well-being, which is why the theme for this year’s Social Work Month is Social Workers Are Essential! I taught Introduction to Social Work virtually last semester. We discussed ways the Covid-19 pandemic has impacted the US economy. Four ways include: • Record unemployment
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