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5 tips for creating good first impressions

  Do you have a job interview coming up, or your first day at a new company? There are a few things you’ll want to keep in mind as you begin to prepare for that solid first impression, and we’ve got you covered. In this article, we provide an outline of how to succeed in […]

After The Ball Drops- A Message to Athletes on the Importance of Getting a Degree and Networking

One of the biggest unanswered questions that collegiate athletes face is what to do after they’re done playing. Everyone encounters moments of uncertainty or self-doubt, especially in the vulnerable post-grad phase of life, but for athletes leaving the sport they’ve known their whole life it’s a whole different story. You work years and years during […]

Top 5 Job Market Trends of 2022

As pandemic restrictions begin to lift across the US and beyond and we find our way back to a “new normal”, some clear trends in the job market have begun to emerge, while others that have been around for a while make themselves at home. In this blog post we will examine the top 5 […]

The Great Resignation: How it May Impact You

You may have heard the term “The Great Resignation” thrown around for quite some time now, but what exactly does it mean? More importantly, what has caused this phenomenon that saw unemployment go from record breaking highs in April 2020 to a record voluntary mass exodus from jobs in 2021? What Caused This? The root […]

7 Tips for Improving Your Public Speaking Skills at Work

Nobody is born a great public speaker. In fact, more people than you think dread getting up in front of a crowd. Despite how intimidating it can seem, strong public speaking skills can give you a huge advantage in your career. Use these 7 tips to learn how to get comfortable in front of audiences, […]

Digital Summit is Coming to Portland!

Digital Summit is the marketing event of the season! Best explained in their introductory page on their website, “Over the years, Digital Summit has become the go-to resource for those seeking to further their knowledge and skill set in the ever-evolving digital ecosystem. Digital Summit produces over 1,200+ sessions, workshops, and seminars annually covering digital […]

The Great Resignation

According to Yahoo News, “In April 2020, the U.S. unemployment rate increased by 10.3 percentage points to 14.7%, the highest rate and largest month-to-month increase in the history of this data since the Bureau of Labor Statistics first recorded it in January 1948. A year later, in April 2021, 3.8 million workers quit their jobs, […]

5 Benefits to Negotiate Other Than Salary

When you receive an offer letter for a new job, excitement sets in – as it should. Congrats! Take a breath and give yourself at least 24 hours before responding, to get yourself in the right mindset for negotiation. Yes, you have to negotiate the job offer. When you receive a new job offer, it’s […]