Leveraging Emotional Intelligence for Executive Career Success: Connecting with Others on a Deeper Level

In the workplace, emotional intelligence, or EQ, is valued more than IQ. 75% of responders to a classic CareerBuilder survey of hiring managers said they cared more about employees’ EQ than their IQ. 

“Technical competency and intelligence are important assets …

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How Volunteering Can Help You Advance Your Career

As someone interested in social impact, you’re probably excited about any and all opportunities to work with an organization that serves a cause or community you care about. Well, whether you’d like to learn more about a nonprofit, dip your …

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What Are Your Weaknesses?

The dreaded interview question, “So, what would you say are your weaknesses?” The best answer that I ever heard was from a friend of mine who used to answer “chocolate.” When the interviewer would press, he would also admit to …

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How to Practice for a Job Interview

Whether you’re a seasoned professional or a first-time job seeker, interviewing can be stressful. Over time, your skills at interviewing will improve and you’ll get more comfortable talking about yourself and your experience; however, a little practice can also go …

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6 Key Soft Skills Your Resume Needs

When putting together your resume, you’ll want to include your education, work history, achievements, and skills. Most often, a resume showcases both hard skills and soft skills. Hard skills consist of technical abilities such as working knowledge of the Microsoft …

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Job Search Etiquette: Best Practices for Communicating with Recruiters and Hiring Managers

In the last few years, an unfortunate trend from the dating arena has entered the business world: ghosting.

In a recent study, three-quarters of 1,500 workers surveyed from around the world reported that at least one company had simply ignored …

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Networking Strategies for Introverts

Networking as an introvert can be challenging. Introverts typically get their energy from within and need time to recalibrate after hanging out with people, whether socially or professionally. The good news is there are several strategies that introverts can use …

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How to Improve Your Team’s Mental Health

Demanding work environments often force managers to overlook the importance of their team members’ mental health. But prioritizing mental health comes with numerous benefits. In fact, creating a supportive and inclusive environment where employees feel cared for can significantly boost …

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Finding Jobs in the Chemistry Field

The hunt for a job in the chemistry field can be a difficult process. A major reason for this is the abundance of jobs in the various sectors of the industry. Each chemistry job is drastically different. Often it is …

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What to do with my degree: Psychology jobs and salaries

 

Psychology is one of the most popular college majors. What kinds of psychology jobs are out there for you if you have an undergraduate degree? Dr. Stewart Shankman, Ph.D. spoke with us about how he prepares his students for …

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