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Ashley Ziegler

When Your New Job Isn’t What You Thought It Would Be

By Ashley Ziegler on April 1, 2021

A lot goes into accepting a job offer, and in most circumstances, it’s not a decision that’s made on a whim. Throughout the interview and negotiation...

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Common Myths Moms Tell Themselves About What Professionalism Means

By Ashley Ziegler on March 31, 2021

You already know that motherhood comes with a lot of mom-guilt and that it’s doubled when you’re a mom who works outside the home because you have...

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Rethinking Your Resume to Highlight Your Accomplishments

By Ashley Ziegler on March 25, 2021

A job description is typically formatted as a list of tasks you would be responsible for doing if you were to take the position. A resume, however,...

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How to Talk About a Job You Hated During the Interview Process

By Ashley Ziegler on March 23, 2021

Most people have had a negative job experience at some point in their career, but when you’re asked “why did you decide to leave this job?” during an...

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Workplace Culture: What Is It & Why Is It Important?

By Ashley Ziegler on March 18, 2021

The actual term “workplace culture” could be new to you, but chances are good you know exactly what it is. It’s the “vibe” you get from the people...

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Finding Your Fit: Questions to Ask at Each Interview Stage

By Ashley Ziegler on March 11, 2021

After you’ve defined what an ideal position looks like for you, you move into the application stage of the job hunt. Job descriptions and company...

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Didn’t Get the Job? Here’s What to Do Next

By Ashley Ziegler on March 9, 2021

Let’s be honest, each and every time you submit your application to a particular role your hopes are raised that you’ll get the opportunity. And when...

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An Etiquette Guide to Cold Reach-Outs

By Ashley Ziegler on March 3, 2021

You’ve probably been told over and over how important it is to network, for a variety of reasons. This fact is absolutely true, but becomes harder...

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What to Expect From a Mentor

By Ashley Ziegler on February 9, 2021

In most aspects of life, it’s a little easier to get to the other side of a new or difficult situation when you have the help, support and guidance...

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Finding a Family-Friendly Employer: What to Look For & Questions to Ask

By Ashley Ziegler on February 1, 2021

Trying to find a well-paying job that you’re excited about is difficult in and of itself, but finding one at a family-friendly company that respects...

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