Healthcare is a behemoth and multi-faceted industry with plenty of opportunities for those from all walks of life and skill levels. When hearing the term healthcare its common to assume customer-facing, hospital, hospice or clinic related. However it goes so far beyond the common assumptions and what is often romanticized on television. My career...
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Navigating the job search can be difficult—especially when you’re heading straight out of college. Often times, you’re labeled “entry-level” because you haven’t held a full-time position. It’s assumed you’ve spent the prior ~4+ years sitting in a classroom, learned straight from PowerPoints. So, I’m here to tell you that this isn’t true, and here’s...
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Imagine you’ve found a job that you’re qualified for, and it seems mildly interesting. Better still, the company is interested in you, and you don’t even have to fuss over what to wear to your interview because they conduct everything via phone. Now it’s the day of your interview, and you are prepared with...
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Storytelling is a tale as old as time, but being able to tell a great story can give you an edge over the competition. Stories are all around us. However, they can be woven into many different aspects of your life. Here are five ways to use storytelling to stand out from the crowd....
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Have you been applying to positions and not getting a response? Are you looking for ways to stand out in a crowd? Then a fully optimized LinkedIn profile may be right for you! Whether you are entering the job market for the first time or climbing the corporate ladder for years, a well-developed LinkedIn...
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Do you have a memory like an elephant? Do you have the unique ability to remember even the most minute details, dates, facts and figures from forever ago? Do you feel absolutely no need to write anything down because it is all “right here” (tapping my index finger on my right temple)? I am...
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A lot of people look towards freelancing as an opportunity to work flexible hours, charge their own rates and be independent. These benefits are definitely alluring, but it’s not always easy to get into freelancing; it takes time and commitment. However, if you have a plan of action and know what you’re doing, you...
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“You need to be more strategic.” These words are thrown around a lot, and these words instill fear and panic for task-oriented leaders. But they do not need to. You will be surprised at how easy it is to demonstrate strategic thinking while leaning on your superpower of focusing on the details. What is...
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If you have ever been on the receiving end of feedback, you know how hard it can be. Despite your best efforts to remain positive and power through the difficult situation, you immediately place yourself on the defense. I would love to tell you there is a quick and easy way to be more...
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So, you ‘wanna’ be an assistant lecturer? Well whoop-de-doo! Paraphrasing Phil (the satyr from the Disney classic “Hercules”), becoming an assistant lecturer is a worthwhile endeavour. In some ways, just like Hercules, you will undoubtedly become a hero, more for yourself than others, but becoming an assistant lecturer (as well as a hero) is...
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