“Never give up.” It’s probably one of the most cliché phrases you’ll hear as you’re building your career. But there’s a reason this saying is common—you never know when success is around the corner. Believing that is easier to say than do, so here is a collection of the following stories of icons who definitely […]
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Dealing with a difficult boss is the sad reality. However, in an ideal world, we would all have fantastic managers—bosses who helped us succeed, who made us feel valued, and who were just all-around great people. Unfortunately, that’s not always the case. But whether the person you work for is a micromanager, has anger management
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Managing your email inbox can be difficult. Between sifting through spam, crafting the right responses, and keeping tabs on the messages that require follow-up, staying on top of your inbox can feel like a job in itself. That’s why the Ignite Your Potential coaches curated a list of tips from professionals who have figured out
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Below are the Ignite Your Potential coaches pointers for making “the bag drag” a bit easier. Know that you can never guarantee a “restful” journey, but these tips will help you feel more polished when you get there. Dress To state the obvious, get a few no-brainers, no-wrinkle, all-purpose work outfits down cold, so you
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What should I do with my life? Unlike so many other questions you have about your career, this one’s not quite as easy to Google. The good news is, you’re not alone—in fact, we guarantee that everyone has pondered their career path, finding their passion, or what they’re meant to be doing at some point.
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Take constructive criticism like a champ isn’t as easy as it seems. Some people can graciously accept constructive criticism. All while others may struggle and feel overly sensitive. In 3 different ways, you can improve your ability to take constructive criticism like a champ. Unfortunately, in the heat of the moment, we might over-react with
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Many professionals wonder why you need a professional headshot. It is often assumed that a headshot is something you upload to your LinkedIn profile and then never touch again. That assumption is wrong! Even if you don’t think so, your headshot will come in handy throughout your career. It will grace the “About Us” page
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Maybe you’re brand new on your team, or maybe, you’ve been around for a while, but you really don’t know all that much about the people you work with. Either way, it’s time to pull out some get-to-know-you questions. First, because it’s more fun to work with people you feel bonded to, but second, it’s
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At some point during your daily commute, you have likely experienced all five stages of grief. And while traffic is inevitable, it’s important to remember your morning commute doesn’t have to be a pain. Say goodbye to the never-ending sequence of white-knuckling your steering wheel or squeezing yourself onto a full subway car. Here are
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What do you do when you hate your boss but love your job? It’s not an easy situation to navigate—but what’s the alternative? Quitting and taking a gamble that everything else will line up? Yes, having a boss you hate is a big reason that people start job searching, but it’s not the only way
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