Category: Career Growth
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The Best Job Search Tools – Free(mium) + AI-Powered
Job search looks very different today. Between the rise of remote work, AI-powered hiring systems, and automated application processes, navigating the job market can feel overwhelming, especially if you’re making a career change. This guide breaks down the best free and freemium beginner-friendly job search tools available today. From job boards to resume optimisation tools,
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Informational Interviews: A Proven Way to Grow Your Career and Network
Informational interviews have been around for a long time, even though you may not have always called them that. There’s a Harvard Business Review (HBR) article on informational interviews from as far back as 2016, and Google Trends data shows that the term “informational interview” has been searched consistently since 2004 (the farthest we could
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How to Find a Mentor
Your Complete Guide to Building Meaningful Professional Relationships Mentors act as guides. They’ve walked the path you want to take; they’ve made the mistakes, tried different approaches, learned the hard lessons, and they succeeded. A good mentor can help you avoid mistakes, speed up your progress, and navigate challenges with greater confidence. According to research
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When Is the Right Time to Make a Career Change?
If you’re reading this, chances are you’ve stared at your computer screen on a Monday morning wondering if there’s something more fulfilling out there. Or maybe you dread the end of the weekend because work leaves you feeling uninspired. You’re not alone, and more importantly, you’re not behind. Career changes have become increasingly common, with
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Starting a Remote Job? Here’s How to Get Started and Thrive
Imagine you’ve landed your dream remote job — congratulations! Everyone is excited and proud of you. But so is the uncertainty of what comes next. You have so many questions to ask before starting a remote job. You’re not alone. Whether you’re just starting or a seasoned remote worker, this guide will equip you with the tools
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How to Build and Expand Your Network
The Ultimate Networking Guide For Job Seekers and Non-Coders Transitioning into Tech It’s important to build your network — connect with people and establish mutually beneficial professional relationships. But it’s even more crucial when you’re transitioning into tech or remote job searching. This is because you may not get access to some job opportunities, resources, and people — in public.
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Best Upskilling Platforms for NoCode Techies — Not just for courses!
In this upskilling guide, I did a deep dive into its importance, why you should upskill, and how to do it. I also shared resources to support your upskilling journey. But there’s a last part I’m yet to address — upskilling platforms. Usually, people only discuss online platforms for courses when talking about upskilling platforms. But there’s
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Upskilling: A Proven Way to Stay Competitive in the Fast-Changing Remote Job Market
Acquiring new skills and improving existing ones while working full-time, schooling, or collaborating on side projects can be very challenging. However, it is rewarding. Upskilling not only improves your professional value. It opens doors to new and bigger opportunities in the rapidly changing remote job market. If you’re familiar with the Eisenhower matrix, upskilling would
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11 Examples of Valuable Soft Skills (+ How to Show Them on Your Resume)
Soft skills may not be the main skills you’ll need to land a non-coding remote role. But they are relevant. They contribute to your success during the application process and when you land the role. Soft skills are the skills you need to do the work well and relate well with others. Whereas hard skills
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A very honest layoff story
As I start my new job with Teamed, an awesome startup with a mandate of making hiring borderless, I am grateful for the hope and confidence that saw me through this situation and the community that helped me bounce back!
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