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Common Mistakes in Salary Negotiation and How to Avoid Them for a Better Deal

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Common Mistakes in Salary Negotiation and How to Avoid Them for a Better Deal You’ve landed the interview, impressed the hiring manager, and now they’re ready to make you an offer. But here’s where many talented professionals stumble—they either accept the first number they hear or fumble through a negotiation that leaves money on the […]

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Research shows that people who engage in salary discussions can earn 20-30% more than those who simply accept initial offers

Online Career Coaching for Remote Workers: How to Get Tailored Guidance for Your Virtual Career

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Online Career Coaching for Remote Workers: How to Get Tailored Guidance for Your Virtual Career The remote job market has been absolutely wild since 2020, and frankly, most people are still figuring out how to navigate it effectively. You’re not alone if you’ve been struggling to land legitimate remote opportunities or wondering whether you need

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Remote work isn't just office work from home – it requires a completely different approach to career development, networking, and job searching

How to Follow Up with Recruiters on LinkedIn: Best Practices for Maintaining Professional Connections

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How to Follow Up with Recruiters on LinkedIn: Best Practices for Maintaining Professional Connections You’ve sent that perfect application, crafted your cover letter, and hit submit. Now what? The silence from recruiters can feel deafening, especially when you’re actively job searching and need to keep momentum going. Here’s the reality: most candidates sit back and

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Infographic showing the recommended maximum of 2-3 follow-up messages to maintain professionalism

Best Podcasts for Job Seekers: Top Shows to Help You Land Your Dream Job

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Best Podcasts for Job Seekers: Top Shows to Help You Land Your Dream Job You’re scrolling through endless career podcasts, wondering which ones actually deliver actionable advice instead of generic motivation. The job market has been unpredictable since 2020, and frankly, most career content is filled with fluff that doesn’t help you get hired. What

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Choose 2-3 shows that align with your goals, listen actively with a notebook, and commit to implementing at least one strategy per episode

Negotiating Salary After Verbal Offer: How to Secure Your Desired Pay Before You Sign

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Negotiating Salary After Verbal Offer: How to Secure Your Desired Pay Before You Sign You’ve just received a verbal job offer – congratulations! But now comes the moment that makes many professionals freeze up: is it actually okay to negotiate salary after they’ve already made you an offer? The short answer is absolutely yes, and

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Studies show that most hiring managers build flexibility into their initial offers specifically because they anticipate this conversation

Job Search Mistakes to Avoid: Common Pitfalls and How to Stay on Track

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Job Search Mistakes to Avoid: Common Pitfalls and How to Stay on Track The job market has been wild since the beginning of Covid, and I’ve seen countless professionals make the same costly mistakes that sabotage their search before it even begins. After 15 years in talent leadership and helping hundreds of job seekers land

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The average corporate job posting receives 250 applications, and only 2% of applicants get interviews

How to Prepare for a Career Coaching Session: Key Steps to Maximize Your Coaching Experience

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How to Prepare for a Career Coaching Session: Key Steps to Maximize Your Coaching Experience You’ve scheduled your first career coaching session, but now you’re staring at your calendar wondering what exactly you’re supposed to do to prepare. Here’s the truth: most people walk into coaching sessions completely unprepared, expecting their coach to magically solve

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Most people walk into coaching sessions completely unprepared, expecting their coach to magically solve their career problems in 60 minutes

How to Negotiate Flexible Working Hours: Strategies for Achieving Better Work-Life Balance

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How to Negotiate Flexible Working Hours: Strategies for Achieving Better Work-Life Balance The job market has been absolutely wild since Covid hit, and one thing that’s become crystal clear is that the traditional 9-to-5 grind doesn’t work for everyone. You’ve probably found yourself wondering if there’s a way to negotiate flexible working hours without torpedoing

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Professional woman reviewing a job offer document with a laptop open, illustrating the optimal timing for negotiating flexible working hours during the interview process

Best Time of Year to Job Hunt: When to Start Searching for the Best Opportunities

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Best Time of Year to Job Hunt: When to Start Searching for the Best Opportunities You’re staring at your calendar, wondering if you should start your job search now or wait until “the right time.” Here’s the truth: timing your job search strategically can make the difference between landing multiple interviews and hearing nothing but

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Infographic showing 42-day average hiring timeline from job posting to hire

Salary Negotiation Tips for Women: How to Close the Pay Gap and Advocate for Yourself

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Salary Negotiation Tips for Women: How to Close the Pay Gap and Advocate for Yourself I’ve seen this story play out countless times in my 15 years as a talent leader: a brilliant woman gets a job offer, accepts it without negotiating, and later discovers a less-qualified male colleague started at a significantly higher salary.

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Infographic showing the gender pay gap with women earning approximately 75% of what men earn
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