“If I knew then, what I know now” — a well-worn phrase I never thought I would bring myself to say, or even agree with. Being a broke college student, working four jobs, taking full class loads; taking tests and writing papers with next to little or no sleep, holding leadership positions in various campus organizations—I knew how to...
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“…the place where you work is a place for forging your character and growing as a human being…” -Dr Daisaku Ikeda We have graduated. So, where to? How do we navigate through the myriads of pitfalls and scale the heights of success? My mentor has said, “The happiness does not refer to some transient...
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Over the last few years, a new phrase has become commonplace in the workplace: Imposter Syndrome. Merriam-Webster defines Imposter Syndrome as “a psychological condition that is characterized by persistent doubt concerning one’s abilities or accomplishments accompanied by the fear of being exposed as a fraud despite evidence of one’s ongoing success.” It can be...
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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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Within the realm of business, you’ll often hear the importance of having a competitive advantage. And what this essentially means is having a point of distinction that separates what you have to offer from others. To have a competitive advantage, you must not only offer something better but something rare and unique to ensure...
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Negotiations are something that no one teaches you about in school. No one enjoys doing it because it feels awkward; however, it must be done to get exactly what you need. Research: When you first get a job offer, you feel excited and overjoyed to have even been offered the role, but that is...
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Communication channels have developed through the years and are known to be an important aspect of any occupation. It has become available around the world in the form of Skype calls, WhatsApp messages and emails. One of the most prominent forms of communication widely used by many different sectors is email. As letters have...
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The workplace can be exciting and nerve-wracking at the same time. On the exciting aspect, joining the workplace has new opportunities that bring joy and fulfillment to people. On the nerve-wracking aspect, the change in environment can bring overwhelming feelings. There are many ways to be successful in the workplace. Below are three ways...
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