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Actions Speak Louder than Words: Decoding the World of Non-Verbal Communication
The Art of Non-Verbal Communication Non-verbal communication is using physical characteristics like facial expressions, body language, and eye-contact to express emotions, messages, or information. The simplicity in reading and displaying non-verbal communication makes it easily unidentifiable in our everyday lives. Non-verbal communication can be as unnoticeable as someone having two headphones in instead of one, […]
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New Year, New Me: Setting + Sticking to Goals
Streamers, champagne, confetti, and aspirations; the mark of a successful New Years Eve. But now that bottles are empty, the countdown is over, and January has begun, what lies ahead for your new year? The new year has a reputation for fresh starts, resolutions, and goal making. Millions of Americans take a step back and […]
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Making Post-Grad Plans as an Undergraduate
Kickoff at Portfolio Day 2024, a networking event for Corps students to sharpen their professional skills.
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The Reality of Post-Graduation Career Changes
Are you second guessing your career? Whether you are getting ready to graduate or in the middle of your degree, you are not alone! When students enter college, they think they have an idea of what they want to do as a future career. They choose a major, take certain courses, gain experience, and, in […]
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Taking Initiative: How to Lead at the Workplace
As someone who’s just starting out in the workforce, the thought of stepping up to lead others can be a daunting one. Many young workers feel as though they aren’t qualified to lead, or that older coworkers don’t want to see them step up and take charge. This, however, is not the case! Taking on […]
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Me, Myself, and My Brand: Marketing Yourself as a Professional
How is your brand affecting your professional life? Are you making the impact you want? At the beginning of your professional career, it may feel intimidating to brand yourself or make yourself known. However, with some work and guidance, it can feel a lot less daunting to take the first few steps to brand your […]
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Keep Growing: Continuous Growth in the Workplace
The world is constantly changing, and continuous growth is the best way to stay ahead of the curve. With the rapid change in industry trends, long gone are the days where you could learn everything in school that you need for your career and then shut your brain off. In today’s dynamic landscape, continuous learning […]
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Job Hunting 101: Keep Your Friends Close and Your Connections Closer
Networking is the most valuable tool in professional development. According to Forbes, 118 people apply for a single job—118 individuals who take the time to fill out an application, list their skills, and jot down their experience. So, what makes the hired applicant special? What gives them an advantage over the others? Is it […]
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You Deserve to be Here: Managing Imposter Syndrome in the Workplace
Imposter syndrome plagues the workplace in all forms. Comparing yourself to co-workers and their progress on projects or tasks can be overwhelming. According to Harvard Business Review, imposter syndrome is, “a collection of feelings of inadequacy that persist despite evident success.” Imposter syndrome can also be referred to as imposter phenomenon, since it isn’t technically […]
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Taking Control of Your Time: Work Life Balance
Working at the Corps helps students learn how to balance their life and manage their time effectively. Balancing it All What do you value most in your life? To most people, their life at work comes before anything else. I’m usually very aware of what I need to get done each day, maybe even to a […]
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