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Posts tagged work
5 questions to ask yourself before you ask someone to write you a letter of recommendation

most of us have written or requested a letter of recommendation before. for some, this started when we were applying to college. for others, your experience with recommendation letters began when you were trying to get a job or applying for an award. and a lot of times, these letters can be just the thing that sets you apart from other candidates. but they have to be executed correctly. 

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6 inclusion and diversity reminders from the black guy in the room

this past year or so has really shined a light on how far we still have to go with cultivating inclusion and diversity in the workplace. And while the evidence supporting the need for change is plentiful, the level of investment put towards eradicating inequality and disempowering historical barriers seems scarce.

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6 ways you can avoid burnout at work and maintain balance in your life

burnout has become a societal norm. and most of us have normalized “going all in” for our jobs, finding it hard to exist outside the confines of a job title. we say yes to everything because we are fueled by this constant desire of having to earn our keep and prove we’re capable of doing amazing work. it ain’t gotta be this way, though.

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