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Monday Motivation | Rehearse Your Pitch

Kick off your week with Monday Motivation! Tip of the week When networking, you will have little time to make a good first impression. Therefore, practice talking about yourself as a professional. In other words, create a pitch for yourself! First, introduce yourself, then explain what you do. Above all, tell a story. Use real-life…

Monday Motivation | Ask for Advice While Job Hunting

Kick off your week with Monday Motivation! Tip of the week It’s okay to be vulnerable and ask others for advice. This can be both flattering for the person or people being asked, and can also help you build a deeper relationship with them. Do you have your sights set on a particular company? Connect…

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Monday Motivation | Filter Results Wisely

Kick off your week with Monday Motivation! Tip of the week When job hunting, don’t only filter results by selecting specific industries/sectors that you already know you’re interested in. Instead, select all of the industries and then un-select the ones that you do not wish to work in. This could open you up to positions…

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Monday Motivation | Give Yourself a Break!

Kick off your week with Monday Motivation! Tip of the week It is a truth universally acknowledged that looking for a job is a job itself. If you’re feeling overwhelmed by the amount of work your job hunt is giving you, make sure to include little breaks and self-care time into the process—just like the…

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Monday Motivation | Don’t Go Radio Silent!

Kick off your week with Monday Motivation! Tip of the week Relationships need maintenance, and that is also true for the connections you make on LinkedIn. Save some time in your job search to interact with professionals in your network and make sure they don’t forget about you. Scroll down to like and comment on…