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Employment and Career Tips
5 Tips for Job Hunting During the Pandemic
Searching for a new job is always a challenge. The ongoing pandemic has added new layers of difficulty and uncertainty to the process. But that doesn’t mean it’s impossible to find a new job right now, you just have to go about looking for it a little differently. Let’s take a look at helpful tips […]
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5 Tips for a Successful Video Interview
One of the many things that’s changed dramatically over the last several months is how Americans interview for jobs. Interviews conducted over video chat are the new norm, and this efficient trend is likely to continue even after in-person interactions fully resume. But if you’re new to video chatting, not used to interviewing (or both), […]
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5 Things You Should Do While You’re on Furlough
American workers are continuing to experience the loss of jobs and income due to the coronavirus pandemic. While many businesses have been forced to close and lay off workers permanently, others have opted to place workers on furlough, with the anticipation they’ll return to their jobs once conditions improve. It may create a sense of […]
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You’re Graduating During a Pandemic — Now What?
After years of early morning classes, late night study sessions and more ramen noodles than you can count, you’re finally graduating from college. Celebrations are definitely in order. But there’s a twist nobody was expecting: you’re graduating in the middle of a pandemic, into an economy that’s seeing the highest unemployment rate since the Great […]
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How to Save On Utilities When Working from Home
Now that many Americans have been working from home for months, some have been surprised by the higher utility bills that result. But it stands to reason that being home all day and working online would result in higher electric bills, while frequent hand washing and running the dishwasher every day has caused water bills […]
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5 Smart Ways to Increase Your Earning Power
Whether you’re getting ready to ask for a raise or embarking on a job search, you want to make sure you’re getting paid what you’re worth. While a number of factors go into determining your earning power, there are several things you can do to boost it. Let’s take a look at these easy ways […]
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6 Hints for Planning a Budget with Tip Income
Relying on cash tips for a good chunk of your income has both advantages and drawbacks. On the one hand, you’ll almost always have cash on hand (which is increasingly rare these days). But that can also be a potential drawback if you don’t practice discipline with how you account for that cash. Additionally, relying […]
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5 Things to Do Before You Quit Your Job
From the time you start looking for a new job until the day you give your notice is always a busy time. And while it’s exciting to get caught up in planning your future, you’ll want to spend some time getting your ducks in a row before you give your 2 weeks’ notice at your […]
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6 Employment Perks That Go Beyond Salary
When evaluating job offers, we almost always look at salary first. And while it’s certainly important to be paid what you’re worth, there are other valuable employee benefits to consider. In some cases, these perks directly affect your bottom line. In others, they simply make the workplace a better place to be. From a generous […]
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6 Tips to Help You Choose the Right Side Hustle
Whether it’s to help make ends meet, save money for something special or pay down debt, it seems more people than ever are picking up a side hustle. In fact, nearly 4 in 10 Americans have one. And when you break it down to just millennials, the number jumps to nearly 6 in 10. But […]
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