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Change Can Be Good

I was seven months pregnant with my second child and I was unhappy at my job. The work had left me unfulfilled and disengaged and …

Discussing Salary: Minefield or Jackpot?

By Ignite Career Center Most job applicants wonder about when and how to bring up the sticky question of salary. Some candidates are afraid to …

Learn New Skills to Boost Your Appeal to Employers

For job seekers, especially now during COVID-19, learning new skills or building upon your existing skills can be a great way to show potential employers that you’re motivated …

Hiring Individuals Who Have Diagnosed Disabilities: Educating the Employer

By Jamie Leboe There’s been a buzz lately on the value of hiring individuals with special needs. What does that mean? In doing some research …

Money Isn’t Everything

By Lisa Cohn, PHR Let’s face it. No one ever thinks they make enough money. Whether your company is non-profit or for-profit, large or small, …

Disclosing a Disability

By Andrea Fenwick When interviewing for a job, many people worry about saying the wrong thing. For people with disabilities, this can be even more …

5 TIPS for a MORE PRODUCTIVE WORKDAY

By Lisa Cohn, PHR In this brand new and ever-changing world, being able to effectively manage your time and tasks is more important than ever to make sure your workday is as productive as possible. Here …

Telling Your Boss, “You’re Wrong”- and Surviving

Of the many hard conversations you must have at work, quite possibly the hardest is the one when you know your manager has erred and …

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Unique Times May Need A Unique Approach

By: Michael Fine I find myself consistently providing the same advice to Ignite Career Center clients currently experiencing employment issues, particularly during the last several weeks. It’s advice on …