Grammatically speaking, so-called “action” verbs are no different from any other verbs. However, strong verbs are not the same thing as action verbs. What are action verbs? They are verbs that clearly and vividly demonstrate an action. According to CliffsNotes, “An...
The day you receive a job offer is considered to be most likely one of the top 10 best days of your life, especially if it is a job you are really passionate about. However, as excited as you might be, there are a few factors you need to take into consideration before...
There is nothing that you cannot be, do or achieve if you work smart and believe in yourself. Your inner power combined with the forces of the Law of Attraction can help you to manifest your dream job. If you feel like now is the time to tap into the abundance and...
During the job search process, it can get overwhelming and frustrating to apply for positions time after time. It can feel like you’re spending so much time and effort with little return on investment. This feeling is normal and it is one that thousands of...
So imagine that you’re on a blind date. You sit down at a restaurant to have a lovely dinner. They’re looking nice and smelling good! You start asking them questions to spark up a conversation. They answers your questions politely and with a little charm...
Getting the interview is just half the battle. You must sell yourself in the interview so that the employer walks away feeling like you offer something unique that they need. One way to be sure that you “seal the deal” in the interview is to prepare...
Have you ever applied for a job on LinkedIn or Glassdoor? If the answer is yes, you’ve probably realized applications are submitted through the platform instead of in person or regular email. Using this method means you’re likely interacting with an...
So, I’m totally obsessed with Issa Rae these days. She’s such a talented woman who us “Awkward Black Girls” can relate to. Some may think that she blew up overnight but Issa really started from the bottom to become the HBO sensation that she is...
As a single mom, working a full-time corporate job, it’s always a priority of mine to earn more money and become financially fit. Whether I’m grinding on my side hustle or peeking my head into the job market every now and then, I’m looking for opportunities to...
Often times, we are working in an environment where we have to work with different types of people who come from different walks of life. There are some co-workers who you learn from, connect with, and can be a source of motivation when you’re just aren’t...
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