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The power of weak ties in gaining new employment

An experiment using data from 20 million LinkedIn profiles shows how much we rely on people we know less well to land new jobs.
  MIT News Office Publication Date: September 15, 2022 | Read more here…

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5 ways to build your career strategy on LinkedIn

As an executive coach and career strategist, I strongly recommend that professionals experiment with the formats that are unique to LinkedIn’s platform.
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BY JENNIFER LEWI6 MINUTE READ

Any successful career strategy involves taking intentional steps now …

By Alissa Clark
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From “She-Cession To A “She-Boom”? Just Don’t Call It A Comeback Yet

From “She-Cession To A “She-Boom”? Just Don’t Call It A Comeback Yet
By Allison Robinson, Contributor
I write about why we need to advance moms within the workplace.
Aug 8, 2023,02:10pm EDT

Over the past few weeks, millions of …

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How to Start a Second Career

By Dillon Price, Monster Contributor

How do you feel about your current career? Are you experiencing burnout or have you hit a dead end? The enthusiasm you once had for your career may be gone, but fortunately, you’re not out …

By Alissa Clark
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Return-to-Work Programs Come of Age

Return-to-Work Programs Come of Age
Companies can benefit from hiring mid-career professionals who’ve taken a break.
by Carol Fishman Cohen

Millions of American women left the workforce during the pandemic, mostly to provide care for families when schools and other …

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