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What you need to know about medical student mentors

No matter what field you’re in, mentorship is one of the most important factors in your early career. A study of private sector mentorship shows that mentorship (having junior employees develop a professional relationship with more senior…

Ask these questions when negotiating a job offer

If you’re on the job hunt and you’ve played your cards right, then perhaps you’ve found yourself in the following scenario: you’ve successfully made it through a series of interviews, waited patiently, been contacted by a hiring manager…

Ask yourself these questions when deciding if you should move for a job

A job offer in a new city, state, or country can be a hugely tempting opportunity. Change of scenery! New job! New people! Excitement! But before you make this huge life decision, there are some questions to ask yourself first. Is this really…

30 things to do before you turn 30

We all like to set goals for ourselves, and we often set a timeline to accomplish them based on certain milestones—the end of a year, an anniversary, or a certain age are popular choices. Many folks like to use the beginning of a new decade…

8 signs your coworker is toxic

There’s nothing quite as uniquely stressful as a toxic coworker—and if you’ve been a victim of one you know precisely how difficult a situation he or she can be. They can be toxic for a wide variety of reasons, from a negative energy that…

5 steps to becoming more optimistic

Unless you naturally always see the glass as half-full, focusing on the sunny side of things may not seem like the easiest task in the world. (And even those natural optimists have their moments of frustration and doubt.) Positivity is a trait…

The world of second jobs for teachers

Being a teacher is an important professional calling—but it’s no easy task. Some people look at the profession and imagine it’s an easy job, with summers off and plenty of free time in the afternoon once the students go home. However,…

4 mistakes you’re making with your money

Managing money is a skill that you have to master over time—no one is born with it. And it’s one that can haunt the rest of your life if you’re not careful when you’re younger and just starting out. If you’re hoping to avoid some of…

6 steps to set yourself up for career success

Do you want to set yourself up for success? Of course, you do—we all want that—most of us strive for happy, successful lives. However, what success means to each of us is a unique and individual thing, based on our specific desires and goals.…

5 top customer service jobs for 2018

Are you looking for your next great job opportunity? If so, then you may want to consider a position in customer service. It’s a growing field with lots of opportunities in a variety of industries and settings, and the great news is that as…