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Disabilities Part 3: Landing a Job
In the final part of our three-part series on disabilities in the workplace, Lou Orslene of the Job Accommodation Network helps us put all the pieces together for the ultimate goal: landing a job! Ultimately, Lou encourages anyone with a...
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Disabilities Part 1: What is Disclosure?
In the first of our three part series on disabilities in the workplace, Lou Orslene of the Job Accommodation Network explains the process of disclosure; notifying your employer (or potential employer) of any medical condition that...
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Common Resume Questions
Writing a resume can be an intimidating process; it's a first impression used by employers to determine whether or not to proceed to an interview. It's natural for first-time job seekers or career-changers to ask, "where do I even...
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Changing Industries
Changing industries may seem scary but people do it all the time. If you know yourself and your skills and are willing to put in the work, you can quickly find success in a new industry. Our host Tamieka shares three important tips to go...
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Five Ways to Reduce the Skills Gap
The skills gap is the gap between what employers expect their employees can do and what the employees can actually do. The more you reduce the skills gap, the more likely you are to land a first job or rise up in your current job. Check...
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Networking 101
No matter the industry, networking is essential to a long, successful career. The most successful networkers know that the real work begins well before the event begins and ends long after you get home. Preparation and follow-up are just...
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Don't Get Fired: The Secret to Not Getting Fired
Before you aim for promotion, focus on not getting fired. Here’s a question I was asked: why were you fired? If you haven't been what is your secret? I've never been fired but I did leave a job as a project manager and consultant. I held...
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Get Hired: LGBTQ+ in the Workplace
We have made great strides when it comes to being a more inclusive society, and respecting all people for who they are. However, change rarely happens overnight and many in the LGBTQ community may feel hesitation and skepticism about...
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Answering Interview Questions
“Answering Interview Questions” explores appropriate responses to interview questions.
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Urban Settlements
Urban environments may seem very different from one another – but their underlying structures are often remarkably similar. Human Geography - Orientation And Settlements - Learning Points. Every urban settlement has a central business...
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Brazil: The Wealth Divide
Brazil has one of the world's greatest income gaps. For those on either side of this wealth divide, daily life, and the long-term outlook, is very different... Human Geography - A Changing World - Learning Points. Brazil has one of the...
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Switzerland
Visit Switzerland and find out why the country boasts high levels of employment and wealth. People and places - Human geography - Earning a living Learning Points Some countries have lower rates of unemployment than others. An...
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Solutions to Homelessness: Housing, Community Support, and Action
This video highlights the importance of safe, affordable housing as a key solution to homelessness, along with the need for rapid-response programs and community support. Discover how individual efforts, professional services, and local...
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Student Employment
Norah Perez ’10 ’12MHR is the Director of Student Employment at Rollins College. As a student at Rollins, Norah embarked on an internship that taught her a crucial lesson: what she did NOT want to do with her career. Listen to Norah's...
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Career Services Director
Sue is the Executive Director of Career Services at the University of Denver. Although her main duties revolve around keeping the big-picture operations running smoothly, Sue tells us she still finds the most pleasure out of the...
MarketWatch
Got laid off? Here's what to do next
Navigating a job loss can come with many challenges, but there are options. These tips can help with short-term obstacles and long-term benefits.
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How to Write a Review on Glassdoor
In this video I show in simple steps how to write a review on Glassdoor. To leave a Glassdoor review you will need an activated Glassdoor account (or Glassdoor profile) - this is also quick and simple and I cover this briefly in the...
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The Federal Reserve
Born from a series of financial crises in the 20th century, the Federal Reserve, or Fed, controls monetary policy in the United States to ensure economic growth through maximum employment and fair pricing.
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Forced Removal to Mexico: Repatriation Drives
During the Great Depression, the U.S. government detained and deported almost 2 million Mexican American citizens and people of Mexican descent, in an initiative known as the Repatriation Drives.
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Teddy Roosevelt's Square Deal
In the early 1900s, President Theodore Roosevelt's progressive legislation, dubbed the Square Deal, aimed to limit the power of corporations, protect consumers, and conserve natural resources. The Square Deal drastically changed the...
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Richard Wright
At a time when Jim Crow laws made racial segregation legal across much of the United States, author Richard Wright gave voice to a struggle – as the first African American author to achieve widespread critical and commercial success.
PBS
How to Weigh Job Benefits
Salaries are easy to compare, but when it comes to the other stuff like health plans, day care, vacation and schedule flexibility, it can take a bit of brain power to figure out which job offer is best!
PBS
Are 401(k)s a Financial Silver Bullet?
Almost every financial adviser recommends having a 401(k)... but are they the surefire solution they're made out to be?
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Is Your Job Future-Proof?
AI and machine learning are making inroads into fields never thought possible... Are robots coming for YOUR job?