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Certifications Can Lead to Advanced Opportunities

By Kris Powers | March 29th 2019

Career Development

Career training courses that lead to certification opportunities can provide learners with a less expensive alternative to traditional degree programs. These courses and certifications can also provide a faster pathway to career advancement.


4 Steps Closer to a Career You'll Love

By Kris Powers | March 20th 2019

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Do you dread going to work every day? Does something feel “off” in your current job? Here are four strategies that’ll help you decide if it’s just a "slump" or if it's time to pursue a different career.


How Gender Impacts the Job Search

By Kris Powers | March 7th 2019

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By only applying for positions for which they feel they meet 100% of the qualifications; are women taking themselves out of the running for jobs they may have gotten otherwise?


6 Tips to Become a Better Listener

By Kris Powers | February 6th 2019

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Steven Covey once said, “Most people do not listen with the intent to understand, they listen with the intent to reply”. Active listening is a gift. The more that we stop and fully engage in meaningful conversations, the better our relationships will be.


Personal Development can be Fun!

By Kris Powers | January 23rd 2019

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In order to be competitive in your field, it's important to stay on top of news, trends and developments in your industry. By actively working to expand your knowledge on a regular basis, you show your employers that they are getting the best you at all times. Even if your professional life doesn’t require it, continuous learning can be beneficial for anyone – feeding your curiosity and learning new skills can result in feelings of personal satisfaction and growth.

Personal development can be fun! In addition to reading news articles and listening to podcasts, you can attend classes, seminars, webinars, and enroll in online courses. All of these will enhance your skill set and ensure that you are up to date on the latest information available.

How to be successful with personal development?


Planning for a Successful Career Change

By Kris Powers | January 9th 2019

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It’s estimated that the average person will change jobs 10 to 15 times (with an average of 12 job changes) during his or her career. Some of these job changes may be out of necessity (company downsizing, etc.), others by choice. Armed with this knowledge, you can take steps to plan for career changes in your working life.


How to Reach Those Resolutions!

By Kris Powers | December 19th 2018

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As the New Year approaches, we conjure up visions of a clean slate, a fresh start. Make this the year that you properly set yourself up to reach your personal and professional goals.


30 Questions to Help You Reach your Goals in 2019

By Kris Powers | December 12th 2018

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As you go about setting goals for the upcoming year; it’s important to take time to reflect on the past year (or more) and take stock of where you are and where you want to be.


10 Meaningful Gifts on Any Budget

By Kris Powers | December 6th 2018

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Black Friday and Cyber Monday have come and gone. If you have run out of gift ideas for your loved ones, we’ve gathered great suggestions for you – some of which don’t even cost a dime!


How to Choose the Right Online Course

By Kris Powers | November 28th 2018

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You’ve made the decision to sign up for an online course. But with thousands to choose from, how do you select the right one to help you meet your needs?