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How to Make Progress on Job Preparation During the Holidays

It happens every year. Students are right on track with their job search, but then they go home for the holidays. They’re torn between family events, re-energizing, and catching up with their old friends. Then your job seekers return to …

By CareerShift
Job hunting & career management solutions
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Working Fathers, Including CEOs, Want Work/Life Balance, Too

Having a healthy work/life balance means different things to different people. To some, it means not working more than a certain number of hours a week. Say, 40 or 50, or even 75. To others, it means being able to …

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First-Generation College Student Career Barriers (and How to Overcome Them)

I was a first-generation college student, and while I’ve held numerous jobs over the past decade, the struggles that began in college still have a lasting effect on me today. Unfortunately, many of the issues we first-generation college students (or …

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The Negative Effects of Screen Time on College Students

These days if you attend any kind of event or go out to a restaurant for dinner, you’ll notice that many people are glued to their phones. They could be checking their email, writing or responding to text messages, reading …

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10 Family-friendly Jobs for Working Parents

Balancing a career and family responsibilities can be a challenge, but some jobs offer flexibility that allows working parents to manage both. Whether you’re looking for remote work, flexible hours, or just a less stressful environment, these family jobs can …

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How to Build a Safety Net: Your Step-by-Step Guide

Whether you’re facing unexpected expenses, job loss, or economic downturns, knowing how to build a safety net can protect your future and help you handle life’s surprises. It’s not just about saving money; it requires strategic planning and consistent effort. …

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How to Talk to Your High School Student about Their Career Plans

If you’re a parent with a high schooler who is thinking about pursuing college or technical education in Louisiana, you may be wondering how to have these conversations.

Knowing what questions to ask and how to help your child think …

By Mary [uConnect]
Mary [uConnect] Customer Success Manager
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How to Tell if an Employer Actually Supports Working Parents (Before You Accept an Offer)

Maybe you’ve got a dream job prospect dangling right in front of you or perhaps you’re feeling ready for a new challenge, a different boss, or a change of scenery and it’s time to find a new gig.

As a …

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From Kids to Career: Jumping Back Into the Workforce after a Parental Break

From giggles and snuggles to messes and tantrums—being a stay-at-home parent is a non-stop job. Indeed, the job description would intimidate even the most impressive candidates: organizing schedules, coordinating appointments, planning activities and parties, cooking, cleaning, caring for sick kids, …

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Keeping the Kids Home? How to Balance Work and Play

Illustration by Marian Blair

Due to the novel coronavirus many schools are poised to remain closed throughout the winter, and parents are understandably struggling to reach a balance that works for themselves and their children. If you’re one of the

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