How to Build a Strong Professional Pitch: The Basics By Lisa Orbé-Austin, PhD A Department of Labor survey indicated that more than 50% of jobs are obtained via networking, while only about 5% of jobs come from the open job market of online job listings. I share this fact with many clients, yet networking remains one of the most resisted…
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Reigniting Your Career: How to Break Out of Stagnation and Find Purpose Again Do you feel stuck in your career? Are you running in place, watching others advance while you’re left questioning whether your professional life still excites you? Career stagnation is more common than most people realize, yet many struggle silently with the fear that they have “lost their…
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Increasing Cultural Competence in Career Counseling As the workforce becomes more diverse across race, ethnicity, gender identity, socioeconomic status, immigration experiences, age, and ability, cultural competence in career counseling has become essential, not optional. Even though economic downturns are often described as affecting everyone in the same way, research shows that unemployment, underemployment, job access, and workplace treatment vary widely…
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Looking for remote work? Start by using trustworthy remote job boards such as We Work Remotely, FlexJobs, and Remotive; tailor your résumé and portfolio for virtual hiring; and evaluate each company’s communication style, expectations, time-zone practices, and performance metrics to ensure the role fits your work habits and lifestyle. Considering a Search for a Job Where You Can Work Remotely?…
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