4 Ways Students Can Identify Their Innate Strengths

4 Ways Students Can Identify Their Innate Strengths

The following is adapted from Ignite Your Career! “What are your strengths?” When a career advisor or guidance counselor asks this question, you might freeze up. That’s OK. Knowing yourself sounds simple enough, but for many students, it can be hard to gauge your strengths accurately. You might downplay the things you’re great at or overlook…

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Kris Holmes on WGVU Public Media: “Strategies and Tactics to Unleash Your Potential”

Kris Holmes on WGVU Public Media: “Strategies and Tactics to Unleash Your Potential”

The following is adapted from Ignite Your Career! We talk all things strategies and tactics to unleash your potential with one in the know, author of Ignite Your Career, Kris Holmes. wgvunews.org/the-wgvu-morning-show/2020-12-22/ignite-your-career For more advice on building a successful career, you can find Ignite Your Career! on Amazon.

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A Simple Guide to Negotiating a Win-Win Job Offer

A Simple Guide to Negotiating a Win-Win Job Offer

The following is adapted from Ignite Your Career! Congratulations! You’ve applied for a role, gone through the lengthy interview process, and finally, received a job offer. But wait, the journey isn’t over yet. You still need to negotiate the details. Applicants often think negotiations are just about salary. Of course, salary is a key element, but…

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Why You’re Unhappy in Your First Job – and What to Do About It

Why You’re Unhappy in Your First Job- and What to Do About It

The following is adapted from Ignite Your Career! You’ve graduated from college or graduate school, and you’ve accepted the job you wanted at the company you wanted to work for. You’ve been building your career skills. Everything sounds great on paper—but you’re not happy. In fact, you’re downright miserable. What are you doing wrong? The answer…

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Kris Holmes on “Mybookcart & More” Podcast: “How To Set Your Career Goals and Land Your Dream Job”

Kris Holmes on “Mybookcart & More” Podcast: “How To Set Your Career Goals and Land Your Dream Job”

The following is adapted from Ignite Your Career! Listen to the audio for the full interview. Or read more at mybookcart.com. Do you work in a job you hate? Well, you are not alone. Millions get up to work every day, trudge to work, count the hours until 5, and then repeat the whole process over…

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Tune-Up Your Recruitment Practices to Reflect the New Work from Home Reality

The Pandemic Workplace Survey measured the impact of remote work on team culture, recruitment and retention. The survey revealed the glimmer of a silver lining which has became a reality: remote work offers flexibility that contributes to greater productivity and job satisfaction. It also opens access to a broader talent pool when relocation is off…

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A Step-by-Step Guide to Career Networking

A Step-by-Step Guide to Career Networking

The following is adapted from Ignite Your Career! If the thought of standing in a crowded room and starting conversations with strangers makes your palms sweat, you’re not alone. Networking can be a stressful, unpleasant experience, but here’s a secret: most people feel nervous doing it. Nonetheless, networking is a crucial part of forging valuable career…

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