Sometimes our greatest career lessons aren't learned on the job. Without realizing it, we often pick up skills and mindfulness from outside sources and experiences that we later apply to our careers. For example, the countless hours I spent in the performing arts as a student taught me a lot about discipline, … Continue Reading
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Blink and it’s gone! Untemplater 2017 Year In Review
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For those of you who read Untemplater regularly, you know that I’m not the type of person who goes off on big rants. I consider myself to be lighthearted and easy going, and I always try to find a positive in the … Continue Reading
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One of my good friends Christine is thinking about negotiating a separation agreement with her employer of 6 years. She works in marketing at Gap and is ready for a change of pace and a new career path. She got … Continue Reading