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Administrative Skills Aren’t Just for Admin Jobs—Here’s What Everyone Needs to Know (Plus a List of Examples)

As you look for jobs—particularly admin jobs such as executive assistant or office manager—you may see that employers are looking for administrative skills. And for good reason: Businesses can’t run without them. “Focusing on administrative skills can transform average companies …

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CFP Certification Scholarships – Deadline to Apply 10/10/21

The CFP Board Center for Financial Planning is excited to tell you about six CFP® certification scholarships that are now accepting applications. These scholarships are designed to provide you with financial assistance as you pursue the education requirement for CFP® …

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8 Skills You Need to Build to Land a Senior-Level Job

Getting a senior-level job requires hard work and dedication. It also requires certain skills. In fact, to land a senior-level position, there are several key skills you’ll need. And below are eight of the most important of these skills—which you …

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We help applicants, students, job-seekers and professionals like you find the right career path using the power of firsthand experiences.
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New UCLA Extension Courses to Strengthen Your Written Communication Skills

Verbal and written communication skills are fundamental to career success.  According to the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) Job Outlook 2021 Spring Update, communication continues to be highly ranked as a key attribute employers seek on a candidate’s …

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Should You Quit Your Job During the “Great Resignation”? Ask Yourself These 10 Questions

As a decision coach, I help people choose to quit (or not) all the time. People call me when they’re trying to figure out whether to leave a job, a location, even a relationship. Quitting is hard. People have a …

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