Tag Archives: Career Advancement

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8 Ways to Maximize Your Summer Internship Experience

Make good use of a prime time in your career development

Now is the prime time to make the most of your time, building your skills…

By Janell Hazelwood

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4 Good Reasons Volunteering Helps Your Job Search

Use your free time to give back---and get a leg up on opportunities

Don’t let unemployment get you down. You can spend your time giving back—and getting a…

By Janell Hazelwood

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“The goal of SEO remains what it’s always been: to demonstrate that ethnic background and socio-economic status do not pre-determine a young person’s future,” said William Goodloe, President and CEO of SEO.

SEO Celebrates 50 Years of Empowering Youth Through Mentorship and Education

Organization raises more than $1 million to support career resources

Sponsors for Educational Opportunity (SEO) raised nearly $1.8 million to help students achieve educational and…

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Job Seekers: 3 Vital Interview Questions That Tell All

Employers take cues from your answers, so don't be on the losing side

Prospective employers take cues from the way you answer these key questions, so take a…

By Janell Hazelwood

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Office Woes: How to Handle a Career-Stifling Boss

If your manager is hindering your advancement, try these power plays

Great leaders know that if their team is strong and growing, so will they be.…

By James Walker

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The One Valuable Success Trait You Need That Lawyers Have

Become indispensable with top-notch, quick critical thinking skills

Lateefah Muhammad, successful Florida A&M University College of Law graduate and professor, shares the secrets…

By Janell Hazelwood

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More Freelancers Set to Say Goodbye to 9-to-5

Survey reports workers find more fulfillment in flex projects

Survey reports many are finding more fulfillment and interesting projects than full-time jobs allow.

By Janell Hazelwood

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10 Smart Ways to Manage Your Most Valuable Asset: Your Career

Apply similar rules of thumb for your professional portfolio

Your financial portfolio is not the only thing that needs constant upkeep and updating. Here’s…

By Janell Hazelwood

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6 Deadly Sins of Ineffective Bosses

Mistakes that could cost you team morale and your bottom line

These unprofessional mistakes could cost you team productivity—and your bottom line.

By Janell Hazelwood

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5 Ways to Increase Your Odds of Career Success

One writer details how you can become "luckier and wealthier"

When it comes to success, there are ways to increase your odds of attaining it.…

By Janell Hazelwood

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