Higher Education’s Work Preparation Paradox
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Higher Education’s Work Preparation Paradox

When asked why students enrolled in college or University the unanimous answer is to get a good job. This is something that has always been talked about and most post-secondary institutions believe that they are successful at this. This becomes an issue when students enter the workforce. Only 1 in...

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Realistic Expectations Help Graduates Find Purpose in Work
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Realistic Expectations Help Graduates Find Purpose in Work

One of the most common complaints that new graduates seem to have is that they are not having the “impact” that they thought they would. They want to feel that they are making a difference and are able to be at the forefront of the company’s success. This is part of why job hoppi

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Navigating Life After College: Tips From a 25-Year-Old
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Navigating Life After College: Tips From a 25-Year-Old

Graduation is such an important milestone. So many graduates have this as the end goal, but there are so many possibilities once you have received your diploma. This will be the first time that the decisions are up to you and this can be a daunting experience.

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Stop enduring toxic workplaces
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Stop enduring toxic workplaces

The article Keep winding up in a toxic workplace? by David M. Taffet caught my attention because it brings up a discussion that I sometimes have with my clients as well as with myself, having lived and endured some pretty toxic leaders in my career. There is a general tendency to say that we shoul...

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Crafting a love for your career: strategic steps to being happy at work
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Crafting a love for your career: strategic steps to being happy at work

It is rarely heard in a professional context except in the study of people who have true happiness in the workplace. For these people, it is a word that comes up often and is the part foundation of their success in the workplace: love. Yes love. This word that so many use with reverence and cautio...

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Journey to Finding Career Fit: Navigating the Path to Your Ideal Career
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Journey to Finding Career Fit: Navigating the Path to Your Ideal Career

Introduction In an ever-evolving professional landscape, the notion of 'Career Fit' has become increasingly vital. This concept transcends the traditional view of employment as merely a means to an end. Instead, it advocates for a career that mirrors a perfect game where you are the leading player...

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