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Research Shows the Best Resumes and Cover Letters Use These Words and Phrases (in Moderation)

Article Link: https://getpocket.com/explore/item/research-shows-the-best-resumes-and-cover-letters-use-these-words-and-phrases-in-moderation?utm_source=pocket-newtab By: Jeff Haden While your résumé won’t get you the job you really want, if you’re following a standard hiring process, a good cover letter and résumé are necessary to get you to the next stage, the interview (which is when you had better be ready for the most commonly […]

4 Tips For Writing A Powerful Resume

https://www.workitdaily.com/writing-a-powerful-resume-tips By: Michelle Dumas and Aaron Sanborn The first challenge with your resume is getting it in the hands of an actual person. Over the past decade, getting through applicant tracking systems (ATS) by including the right keywords has become the holy grail of job seekers. The palace guards were put in place so […]

Avoid Burnout Before You’re Already Burned Out

Article Link: https://www.nytimes.com/2019/11/06/smarter-living/avoid-burnout-work-tips.html?utm_source=pocket-newtab By Elizabeth Grace Saunders According to the World Health Organization, burnout is a workplace issue. But just because burnout can happen at work or because of work, doesn’t mean how you use your time outside of work can’t help prevent it. As a time management coach, I’ve seen that at […]

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7 Expert Tips for Writing an A+ Cover Letter

Article Link: https://www.glassdoor.com/blog/expert-cover-letter-tips/ By: Susan Shain When you’re applying for jobs, cover letters can feel like the bane of your existence. I’m a writer, and even I find the process daunting. What am I supposed to include? How many dumb jokes can I throw in? Do I have to use “To Whom It May Concern”? […]

5 Office Organization Tips for a More Productive You

Article Link: https://www.quill.com/blog/office-tips/5-office-organization-tips.html By: Abby Quillen When it comes to productivity, where you work is arguably just as important as how you work. You can be the most dedicated worker in the world, but your ability to get things done will be compromised if you feel so uncomfortable in your workspace that you can’t […]

Deep Sleep Gives Your Brain a Deep Clean

Article Link: https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/deep-sleep-gives-your-brain-a-deep-clean1/ By Simon Makin

What To Do When You Don’t Go to College

Article Link: https://www.nabholz.com/what-to-do-when-you-dont-go-to-college/ By: Sheila Pierson What To Do When You Don’t Go to College Not going to college? Well, your education has officially ended. Congratulations. Now, go find a minimum wage job. Really??? I don’t think so. Graduating high school and getting your first 40-hour a week job is a huge first step […]

8 Ways to Make Working in the Winter Way Less Miserable

We all love to hate on winter. Trudging through the snow while simultaneously ruining our nicest shoes, either freezing in several layers at our desk or burning up because the heat’s blasting, leaving the office in the late afternoon to a sad, pitch-black evening. I get it, it’s not the best time of year. But […]

3 Keys to Beginning a Business At Any Age

By Donald Sonn Starting your own business as a is a great way to stay active and to earn extra money.At home businesses are ideal for those who need to be agile and for whom situations may change. Other benefits include: minimal up-front investment, flexible working hours, the ability to scale up or down […]

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