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I recently was asked to write an article for Boundless.org giving advice to college grads on how to transition into the workforce and jump start their careers. Working with college students around the country and with placement agencies, these are the six key steps that I have learned make a huge difference. I hope you…
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You can’t beat free! To celebrate the launch of my first book earlier this year I wanted to do something I have never done. I am giving away three free career assessments along with a one-on-one coaching session with me to go over the results and to help you build an action plan for your…
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Too many graduates will exchange their Cap and Gown after graduation for a ball and chain, debt that will follow them around like the proverbial weights hung on Jacob Marley in Charles Dickens “A Christmas Carole.” Today, about seven in 10 college graduates leave school with debt, averaging $30,000. But it is the other three…
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There is no doubt about it, the Great Recession of 2008 changed things forever. In 2013 77% of all jobs created in the United States were part-time. In 2014 48% of all graduating college students were still unemployed six months after graduation. We are living in a new part-time or “freelancer” economy. To thrive and…
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Do you start to get a sense of dread on Sunday night about the impending work week? Does the alarm on Monday morning signal the start of a nightmarish existence over the next few days as you dream of the freedom Friday afternoon ushers in? If so, you might be in a dead-end job. Five…
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I was recently asked during a radio interview what employers could do to show greater loyalty to employees and to build a culture of long-term employment and commitment from their staff. In this part-time economy that is growing at a rapid rate since the Great Recession of 2008 many media outlets think it is people…
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“I need a change of pace.” If we’re honest with ourselves, we’ve all thought it from time to time while sitting at our jobs. And, keeping your options open can be a smart decision—especially when it comes to a career. You never know when a great opportunity will present itself, requiring you to seize that…
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MOOCs (Massive Open Online Courses) are revolutionizing education and business. Learn how this free education resource provided by the top universities around the world can fast track your career. Professional development is critical to stay relevant in today’s economy. This FREE e-book will teach you how to search for the best courses, obtain official certifications, how…
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Laurie Pickard, the founder of the “No Pay MBA” and I participated in a webinar two months ago discussing the education revolution. She was highlighted in the London Financial Times today and made this stunning comment. “I live in one of the poorest countries in Africa, and am getting a world-class business education for the price…
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Are you just starting your career and trying to find your dream job? Maybe you are a mid-career professional who is looking to make a transition into a new career. There are four simple things to do that will help you fast track your goals. Have a plan, develop a Freedom Fund, leverage your social…
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