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If You’ve Been Laid Off, Read This

Posted by Angela Justice on Apr 25, 2025 12:15:00 PM

Layoffs suck. It’s a fact. But if you’re sitting there feeling like you’ve lost your way, it’s time to hit reset. Don’t waste your time on “just get another job” advice that doesn’t take into account the reality of a layoff—and what’s really at stake for your career.

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Topics: Best Practices, Career, Choice, Job, Resources, Career Path, Challenges, Career Development, Career Possibilities, Empowerment, Grit, Clarity

Looking For Career Change Support? Look No Further!

Posted by Courtney Cyron on Sep 23, 2024 3:54:42 PM

Discovering a career that you love sometimes takes a direct path. We’ve all read at least one story of someone who knew they wanted to work in a particular field from a very young age, spent their years pursuing that dream, and found success and happiness having achieved that dream. Unfortunately, 75% of people experience a quarter life crisis, questioning their career path, by the time they are 33. Additionally, Stanford Psychologist Laura Carstensen reveals that, based on her studies, the perfect age to start a career is around 40. According to one study, the average person will change careers 5-7 times throughout their lifetime. 

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Topics: Leadership, Career, Community, Panel, Network, Networking, Career Path, Developing Your Skills, Computing, Career Development, Career Possibilities, Empowerment, Advice, #WESTevent, Grow, Academia, Clarity, Growth

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