Tips for Veterans Looking For Jobs

Veterans often have a hard time finding jobs. It’s not that they’re not qualified; they just tend to have a hard time marketing themselves and adjusting to life among civilians once more. However, with a little research and practice, you …

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The Biggest Resume Mistakes For Veterans

We spoke with Tara Carlidge, Recruiting Manager at Citi and former Personnel Officer in the U.S. Army, to ask her about the biggest mistake that veterans make in their resumes that could hurt them from getting the corporate/civilian job they’re …

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8 (Realistic) Ways Working Dads Can Achieve Work-Life Balance

This is the second Father’s Day we’re celebrating in a COVID-changed world. And, as is true for so many working parents, working dads at the executive level have spent the past year and a half learning new ways to parent …

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Tips From Women Non-Executive Directors On How To Join The Boardroom

With women holding only 12 to 15 per cent of board seats, any woman deciding to take the step towards joining an advisory group is likely to find herself in an alien place, with unfamiliar rules and behaviours. Three women …

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What to Put As A LinkedIn Title And Headline If Unemployed?

This year, first-time unemployment claims rose again.

Some newly-unemployed individuals previously held middle and senior leadership positions; many had never faced unemployment before

Or perhaps you’re one of the many who joined The Great Resignation, recognizing that your values or …

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7 job search tips for Latinx students, recent grads

For years, many in the United States and other countries used “Hispanic” to refer to people who live in or whose ancestors came from anywhere in Latin America, which is commonly defined as Mexico, Central America, South America, and the …

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Find Housing Support in Louisiana

Are you looking for housing support in Louisiana or know someone who is? Find out what options are available if you’re facing homelessness in Louisiana or are at risk of housing insecurity.

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Mary [uConnect] Customer Success Manager
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Scholarship Opportunity for Students Who Have Been in the Foster Care System

The Chafee Educational and Training Voucher (ETV) Program offers up to $5,000 annually to Louisiana students who have been in the foster care system to help them pursue college or technical education.

Note that you will need to complete a

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Mary [uConnect] Customer Success Manager
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ADHD at Work | Tips if You or a Co-Worker Struggle to Focus

Illustration by Marian Blair

Great news for anyone whose work experience is affected by ADHD: you’re not alone! Even better, there are ways to deal with the challenges it can create, and it may even give you a few office …

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4 Personal Finance Concepts All Students Should Know

Given the widespread adoption of Covid vaccinations, college students are increasingly heading back to college campuses and attending classes in person again. Naturally, the desire to overindulge in collegiate events and festivities could lead to splurging beyond your means. So, …

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