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10/15/2021

Yes, it’s true that you can never have too many ideas—but you also can’t create content non-stop. So don’t beat yourself up for not having a full content calendar, DO YOUR BEST then take a break!

09/16/2021

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07/26/2021

Parents and seasoned professionals, often forget that our youth and young professionals need guidance as they fill out college applications or start out with their first jobs. There is a small percentage of young professionals that have access to career coaching, college application assistance, or job placement assistance. We are closing that gap and making this service available to EVERYONE.

We have developed a program to help young professionals that need assistance with finding employment, translating skills, and articulating value.

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When young professionals are starting out on their career journeys, they believe that they have to start at grocery baggers, cashiers, or baristas. Let's be honest - not everyone is ready or wants to be face to face in customer settings. We have created this workshop to help young professionals use their existing skills, hobbies, academics, and achievements to land non-retail jobs.

During this workshop each attendee will be able to:

Identify your strengths and understand your weaknesses!

Build your professional development strategy!

Grow your professional knowledge and skills!

Accomplish your goals and land the job you want!

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When young professionals are starting out on their career journeys, they believe that they have to start at grocery baggers, cashiers, or baristas. Let's be honest - not everyone is ready or wants to be face to face in customer settings. We have created this workshop to help young professionals use....

06/12/2021

“Many professionals may argue that a toxic environment is made up of additional characteristics. Unhealthy workplace environments are not always apparent; they are made up of micro scenarios, unsupportive colleagues, and leadership that do not value employees' opinions or see the value in growth. When working in this environment, many professionals feel conflicted, confused and tend to lose themselves in the transition. ” -Carmen Drummond

You can do something about it immediately! Here are 5 things you can do now to help you heal from a toxic workplace.

1. Relax
2. Give yourself break
3. Take the time to learn new skills or strengthen old ones
4. Do the things you enjoy most
5. Build a solid reference network for future employment

Read this article for more in-depth guidance on this topic https://www.cubiclestococktails.com/magazine/how-to-heal-from-toxic-workplace

06/11/2021

Professional wellness is a complex initiative. It takes a lot of effort and coordination between your employees, their unions, and your company’s HR teams yet is important for the well-being of your employees.

“When wellness has been compromised and stress prevails, individuals may manifest unprofessional behaviors they would be unlikely to exhibit under normal circumstances.” -abp.org

When your employees are taken care of, they will work more efficiently and avoid burnouts.

Need help navigating the next steps? Book a consultation session with our career strategists today! https://careernerdonline.com/bookappointment

06/10/2021

How can you be expected to perform if you’re not healthy?
Stress affects your physical and mental wellbeing. It can also effect the focus, productivity, and efficiency of your employees.

Professional wellness is an essential component for a healthy workplace. To help improve both employee performance and loyalty and ultimately drive your business forward make sure to keep professional wellness in mind by creating a strategy that is sustainable.

Book a consultation session with our career strategists today! https://careernerdonline.com/bookappointment

06/04/2021

Communication can be a problem in many companies.
Miscommunication wastes time, effort, and money.

According to expertmarket.com:
1. Companies with good communication show over 20% increase in productivity.
2. Over ¼ of employees claim that lack of communication is the reason they fail to meet deadlines.
3. Poor communication can cost upwards of $400,000, annually, for companies with 100 employees.
4. Nearly 70% of employers claim they don’t feel comfortable communicating with their employees.
5. Employees that feel heard are almost 5 times more likely to feel empowered and motivated.

Successful communication is vital for your well-being. Employees often find it difficult to articulate their thoughts and feelings when it comes to managing projects and personal achievements. Clear communication helps people feel understood, improves relationships between colleagues, and focuses efforts on what really matters.

To enable you to manage work stress, we can help you navigate communication by offering top-notch career advice to get you the career of your dreams: https://careernerdonline.com/bookappointment.

06/03/2021

Do you want to communicate your ideas seamlessly? Make sure you understand how to effectively use communication in collaboration. With this you will be able to pass verbal and nonverbal interactions in a manner that influences your professional relationships to flourish and build on your success. Here are 4 tips to get you started:

1. Be ready to listen to the other party
2. Have respect for other people’s contribution
3. Be willing to compromise
4. Have a problem solving mindset

Struggling with communicating your ideas effectively? Set up a consultation with our career coach at https://careernerdonline.com/bookappointment.

After my discovery call I was able to identify my career value. I knew that I had to join the coaching program. Since I joined the program I have lined up interviews for jobs I didn’t think I was qualified for.

05/28/2021

If you’ve compiled an impressive resume, it's probable that you will land yourself an interview!

According to Indeed, there are a number of ways that you can make sure your interview stands out from the others:

1. Research the company you are interviewing with
2. Find interview questions to practice with
3. Make sure to understand the job description
4. Prepare questions for your interviewer
5. Dress appropriately for the workspace
6. Utilize positive body language
7. Be positive
8. Be respectful and make a good impression

At Career Nerd, we are here to assist you with professional resume writing services that will make you stand out in your career search. We use your unique qualities, experience, and education to create a resume that is on-trend with industry standards and in alignment with your passion.

For professional career advice, set up a consultation with Career Nerd at https://careernerdonline.com/bookappointment.

05/25/2021

“My resume writing coach was professional, timely, and patient despite the short suspense date for my final submission for a graduate program application. Her expertise and recommendations for making military-orientated terminology more digestible for non-military/government employers ultimately resulted in a very polished and professional resume. Thank you Career Nerd! I would definitely use your services in the future and will recommend your business to others.”

You can sign up for an appointment with our resume writers at: https://careernerdonline.com/bookappointment.

05/20/2021

One of the most common forms of communication in the workforce is e-mail. We depend on email to communicate with our client and coworkers.

nTask offers a few tips to professionally and efficiently write emails:

1. Determine the purpose of the email
2. Use the correct language and writing structure
3. Have a clear subject line
4. Format your emails professionally
5. Thoroughly proofread
6. Utilize the ‘CC’ and ‘BCC’ features
7. Name any attachments or files appropriately

To learn more, visit https://www.ntaskmanager.com/blog/effective-email-communication/

05/18/2021

Working from home can be difficult to navigate, especially when you have to keep in mind a work-life balance.

FlexJobs offers recommendations on how to keep your workspace organized:

1. Start Fresh
2. Keep your space clean and simple
3. Communicate with your ‘co-workers’
4. Keep work and personal separate
5. Set up a work system
6. Utilize vertical spaces for organization
7. Keep it clean and make sure everything has its own place