Career Development

A collection of tips (from my years of experience in corporate America) on how to find and secure your dream career – while also getting paid your worth!

3 Useful Tools for Career Development in 2023

3 Useful Tools for Career Development in 2023

There are so many ways to go about career development. Some people opt for the formal route via higher education, while others choose on-the-job training. And if you’re anything like me, you’re no stranger to a little DIY career development either. Maybe you’re just starting to nail down your career interests. Perhaps you’re days, weeks,…

What does 1st Mean on LinkedIn (+More Connection Questions)

What does 1st Mean on LinkedIn (+More Connection Questions)

LinkedIn connections are important because they provide a way for us to network and build relationships with other professionals in our field or industry. By making connections, we can join LinkedIn groups related to our interests, send messages to potential employers or clients, find job opportunities, stay up-to-date on professional news, ask questions, and more….

Explained! How To Block Someone On LinkedIn? (+ How to Unblock)

Explained! How To Block Someone On LinkedIn? (+ How to Unblock)

Many people use LinkedIn to network, build relationships, and connect with like-minded professionals in their field. However, since this is ultimately just another social network there may be times when you don’t want someone to be able to see your LinkedIn profile or your LinkedIn activity. When this happens, you may choose to block this…

Self-Advocacy: 3 Simple Ways to Develop & Use it

Self-Advocacy: 3 Simple Ways to Develop & Use it

You’re probably familiar with the term “self-care,” but how familiar are you with “self-advocacy?” Just like self-care, self-advocacy is all about taking care of yourself—but it’s also about speaking up for yourself, too. In a world where we’re constantly being pulled in a million different directions, it’s more important than ever to be our own…

10 Imposter Syndrome Quotes + How to Recognize the Signs

10 Imposter Syndrome Quotes + How to Recognize the Signs

These days, “imposter syndrome” feels like an expletive that has been dramatically overused. However, it is a very real thing that leads to so many people feeling unworthy and somewhat hopeless. In fact, many people who suffer from imposter syndrome have no idea that this is what they are actually dealing with. Let’s start by…

The Right Way: How to Cancel a Job Interview (+ Examples!)
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The Right Way: How to Cancel a Job Interview (+ Examples!)

Sometimes life happens when you’re on the job hunt and you may find yourself in a position where you need to know how to cancel a job interview. If you’ve ever found yourself in this tough spot, you should keep a few things in mind. This article will discuss situations when you might need to…

77+ Best Professional Skills & Resources in 2022
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77+ Best Professional Skills & Resources in 2022

If you’re hoping to land your dream job, you’ll need to make sure that you have the right professional skills and know where to find the best job resources. That’s why I’ve put together a list of the 77+ best professional skills and resources for 2022. Whether you’re looking to develop new skills or find…