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Tips Toward Financial Stability

2023-04-17T15:02:09-04:00General News, How To|

The 2022 TIAA Financial Wellness Survey showed that only 22% of people ages 18+ gave themselves a high score of financial wellness. That means that over 70% of people are not confident in their financial status, and in a world of high gas prices and increasing grocery costs saving money can seem like an impossible task. Improving your financial status does not happen overnight and it is never too late to start. It requires baby steps and an abundance of patience, but comfort in your finances is well worth it.  We have compiled a list of ways to get you [...]

References – The Final Exam

2023-04-13T09:46:50-04:00General Job Search Advice, How To|

High-profile tech companies, like Amazon and Microsoft, continue with sweeping layoffs bringing the 2023 1st quarter total to more than 160,000 employees left jobless (as compared to 164,000 in 2022). Mass layoffs are leaving thousands of candidates vying for the few available job openings and it is more imperative than ever that they set themselves apart from their competitors. Aside from a fruitful background and education, having an adequate and reliable reference list can give you the boost you need. […]

Graduating in May? Here’s What You Should Do

2023-04-04T10:39:57-04:00How To, Resources for Job Seekers|

Congratulations May Graduates! Whether you are graduating a semester early or a semester late, you are finally at the finish line. Completing your degree is an exciting accomplishment, you should be proud of making it to the end! Before you begin wrapping up your final exams and assignments you may be thinking, when is the best time to start applying for a job? There is no clear answer. Based on your plans, goals, and needs your next step may look different than your fellow graduates. However, if you are ready to begin your professional career, we have some advice for [...]

Burnout – Before You Think ‘It Won’t Happen to Me’

2023-03-30T09:44:46-04:00Behind the Scenes, How To, How to Survive the '9-5'|

What is “Burnout?” Burnout is defined as “a state of physical or emotional exhaustion that also involves a sense of reduced accomplishment and loss of personal identity.” Despite popular belief, burnout does not derive from mental illness, rather, it comes from prolonged work-related stress. Nobody is exempt from experiencing burnout and proper measures should be taken to prevent and/or reconcile. […]

Searching for a Job While You’re Employed

2023-03-28T11:00:22-04:00General Job Search Advice, How To, Resources for Job Seekers|

Looking for new employment while currently employed is strenuous. If you find yourself in this position, there are 4 main rules to abide by and they are: keep your position, keep it private, keep it professional, and keep it a priority. […]

Not Having This Quality Could Deter Growth Opportunities

2023-03-23T15:05:08-04:00Behind the Scenes, How To|

One of the best qualities you can have at work or in general is being ‘trainable’. As simple as it sounds, it’s not a concept that is always easily grasped. Being trainable extends from the ability to learn new information being taught to you as well as understanding culture and the people who define it. Your receptiveness to new information can greatly make or break your success in a new role and It is something you will want to be attentive to. It is an entirely teachable quality and it is something worth pursuing if not already in possession. [...]

4 Ways to Attract and Retain Top Talent

2023-03-22T10:44:49-04:00How To|

If you are qualified for this position, please apply using our secure online form. The U.S. labor market recorded a shockingly strong January, adding over 500,000 jobs, bringing unemployment to 3.4%. It’s now more imperative than ever to give viable candidates a reason to choose you over your competitors. What exactly sets you apart? There is a noticeable change in the dedication of candidates to find their perfect job fit whether that takes weeks or months. A simple pay increase, though still greatly appreciated, will no longer be the deciding factor between offers. There are [...]

How to Be a Top Employee

2023-02-24T10:54:44-05:00Behind the Scenes, How To, Motivation|

Regardless of what point you’re at in your career, there has likely been a time you struggled to stand out. There’s always that one employee (teacher’s pet) who envelops the attention, oftentimes scoring opportunities for themselves that you felt deserving of. Being noticed is certainly worth striving for, and plenty achievable for everyone! Fortunately, we are here to give you 5 tips to get to the top of your employers’ list and hopefully land that promotion you’ve been striving for. […]

Gap in Employment? Here’s What You Should Do

2023-02-24T08:29:40-05:00General Job Search Advice, How To|

It’s time to discuss the elephant in the room – a gap in your employment. Statistically speaking, over 50% of Americans have had some sort of gap in their career. Sometimes events happen in life that requires you to take a step back in your career (and that’s okay). Below we’ve compiled a list of ways to navigate these gaps on your resume and even in your next interview! […]

Rest Now, Be Better Later

2023-02-15T12:08:27-05:00Behind the Scenes, General News, How To, How to Survive the '9-5'|

There was a time when New York was the ‘city that never sleeps’ – although, now it seems like we live in a world that never sleeps. The glorification of ‘the grind’ has caused people to aim for a state of perpetual motion, putting rest on the back burner. We often, forget to slow down and enjoy what we have while we have it. […]

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