I was first inducted into Golden Key in 1989. I was in my final year of college and preparing to enter the job market. In 2019, I was inducted again into Golden Key after finishing a master’s in education. In those thirty years, I worked in state government, the U.S. Federal government, a couple...
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As a lawyer working in business and corporate law, dealing with urgent situations and important deadlines is an everyday part of my job. Be it because of a conflict between shareholders, an M&A transaction with a tight schedule – and lots of documents! – or the filing of a defense (or even all of...
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So you made a mistake in the major you chose or what you want to do for the rest of your life *queue existential crises*. What to do? These are tough questions for trying times, but guidance and self-empathy are vital for surviving. If you’re unhappy with your decision for your undergrad major, master’s...
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I believe the three keys to opening doors of opportunities throughout your career are: Integrity; Accountability; and Relationships. Integrity Integrity is an internal moral compass which helps to keep you grounded throughout your career. It ensures the decisions you make and actions you take remain ethical and upright. Integrity is even more required and...
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If there is one thing I have learned along my life journey is how to have staying power. Having worked at several dead-end jobs without motivation, I had come to a crossroads in my personal and professional life. I knew I had to make a change to affect my own desired outcome. I realized...
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What should a 21st-century professional be? Your professional life will be guided, not by subject matter, but by the skills you obtain over time. These skills will come from your workplace, life experiences, higher education, or self-taught through videos and articles (to name a few). For example, I learned how to apply data science...
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The world of careers is changing. When I realized early in my career that significant changes were taking place in the world of work, I decided that I was not going to be passive. I decided to look for opportunities to take charge of my career and direct it towards my vision and values....
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So you have worked hard and managed to complete your studies and have secured your first job. Obviously, the next step is to master the corporate game and land your dream job after working your way up through hard work and dedication. Once you are settled, you start to realize that building your career...
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Everyone jokes about wanting to quit their job from time to time. This is something that everyone experiences throughout their careers. But sometimes, it’s more than a joke. Let’s be real. Thinking about leaving your job can be incredibly anxiety-inducing and full of what-if scenarios. You’ve worked super hard to enter the workforce, and...
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In the workplace, as in life, advice can come in two ways: solicited and unsolicited. The former is often easier to accept, as we’ve identified the need for another perspective. Yet the latter can be more difficult to appreciate. For someone who is used to flying solo, unsolicited advice can be even more surprising....
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