There’s a lot happening in the world of Artificial Intelligence (AI) that impacts job search and the hiring process. While ChatGPT is a ubiquitous tool, there are many others. But it’s not just about the tool- it’s what the user tells the tool to do. There are ethical issues around the use of AI and […]
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Not all of us are fortunate enough to land our dream job, aka the kind of job we dreamed about having when we were kids. For some, a dream job would be becoming a teacher, a fireman, a pilot, or any other job you would be thrilled to have. You should consider yourself lucky if you land your dream job at some point in your life.
Perhaps the most perplexing part of the hiring process is that many people end up in jobs that don’t line up with what they studied in college. For example, you may have studied law but could have ended up balancing ledgers in a commercial firm for a living. If you want to find out what careers you’d thrive in, take this FREE Career Decoder Quiz!
It’s one thing to pursue your dream job, but it takes time and dedication to actually land it.
If you’re chasing your dream career, follow these tips for your chance at success!
First and foremost, it’s important to narrow down what exactly your dream job is. Anybody can dream, but it takes hard work to turn this dream into reality.
It’s important to know who you are, your strengths and weaknesses, and how you can effectively use those strengths and work on your weaknesses. A good approach to this is to be calm and positive, as well as objective.
Determining what your dream job is based on your strengths, competencies, and capabilities are all great first steps in realizing your career goals and dreams.
Both employers and employees need to benefit from one another in the hiring process.
From an employer’s perspective, it is in terms of finding solutions for their problems and contributing to the overall goals and objectives of the business.
As a candidate for your dream job, you need to think of how well you can add value to the company, and how you can use your skills to better the company as a whole. This type of thinking will set you apart from other candidates.
Companies operate in competitive environments, and because of that, it’s necessary that those in pursuit of their dream careers need to make some personal and organizational sacrifices. Effective skill selling means you take your qualifications, experiences, skill sets, and competencies and use them to attract and retain prospective employers.
While it is necessary to present your credentials in a fair light, it’s also important to substantiate facts and evidence through quantifying your experience. However, you shouldn’t sell yourself short, as doing so could hinder sustainable career growth and development.
There are lots of reasons to pursue dream jobs, including growth prospects and job satisfaction. These reasons need to be nurtured and satisfied in the dream job.
It’s also important to consider that your concept of a dream job may change over time, and what may have been considered a dream job before may not be the case anymore.
You need to identify if your skills and competencies are in sync with market realities before making the final call on a dream job. You should create focused plans and strategies aimed at helping you land a job you’ll love.
Remember, when looking for your dream job, you should consider a blend of rewards and growth opportunities, as well as map out a plan to meet your goals head-on.
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Having some examples of leadership experience to share during an interview is important no matter what job youâre going after. After all, interviewers love to hear (and ask) about situations where you were able to lead others. This guide goes over some great leadership examples you can use, even if youâre just starting out in […]
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Interviewing is nerve-wracking even in the best of circumstances. If you feel like you’re under a microscope, it’s because you are! Employers want to make sure that you can do the job. But, just as importantly, they want to determine if you can fit in with their team.
Likability is an intangible component of your interview, so how do you ensure that you come across as likable as well as competent? What do you do when your interview isn’t going in the right direction?
The fact is that there is no magic formula. Your best bet is to prepare for the interview as well as you can. If the interview doesn’t seem to be going well, you can try to pivot a little, but sometimes there is nothing you can do. If the interviewer has already made up their mind to go with another candidate and they’re just going through the motions by interviewing you, that isn’t on you.
These things do happen, though, perhaps more than we know. You need to be aware of what is going on during your interview so that you can try to adjust to the extent that you can.
Here are three signs your job interview isn’t going well:
You may have a story of a success that in the past has gotten nods of approval or smiles from your interviewer(s). If you tell the same story with the same zest and you don’t get the same or similar reaction, it may mean that they aren’t listening, didn’t get the point of the story, or missed the importance of the success.
It could also be a sign that you have failed to connect with the interviewer from the start, and they aren’t as attentive as you need them to be to get why you are the most qualified candidate.
If the interviewer keeps looking at their phone or computer screen, they may be displaying a lack of interest in what you have to say, or they may just be distracted by something that is going on that is taking precedence over your interview. Perhaps they are monitoring an emergency situation, but they can’t or don’t share that with you. Or maybe they have just decided that they aren’t going to hire you, so nothing you say will make a difference. Again, they are just going through the motions.
Without being rude yourself, there is little you can do to get them to pay attention to you unless you manage to get their attention with a witty remark or a humorous story. Everyone usually responds to humor if it is well-delivered and natural. Not everyone can pull that off, however, and it is especially challenging if you are nervous.
If the interview has gone badly, interviewers won’t ask if you have any questions for them and they won’t offer what the next steps will be. If you ask and they seem vague or reluctant to tell you when they expect to fill the job, that is another sign that you probably aren’t going to be considered as one of the finalists.
Sometimes circumstances are just out of your control, and there is nothing you can do to save an interview that isn’t going well. As a post-interview exercise, you should considerâfrom hello to goodbyeâhow you believe you performed and what the reactions of your interviewer(s) were.
If the interview has obviously gone bad and you are pretty sure you aren’t going to receive an offer, chalk it up to good experience and move on. Learn from the experience. Avoid blaming the entire situation on the interviewer. Perhaps you could have done something to engage their interest and change their minds about you during the interview.
Take responsibility for your performance and try to figure out how you can improve moving forward. Learn from your mistakes, adjust your approach if necessary, and move on. Perhaps that job wasn’t the best one for you anyway. Maybe not getting that job is a good thing. It frees you up for a better opportunity which may be just around the corner.
Interviews are a necessary part of every job search. Learn how to prepare. Learn how to handle your nerves. Practice with a friend or a coach until you hone the answers to the questions you are sure to be asked and can deliver them with confidence. Nothing replaces appropriate preparation, so if you do the work, you’ll always see results. Your hard work will pay off, we promise!
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It’s completely normal to feel nervous before a job interview. But once you’re face-to-face with the interviewer, you know you’ll succeed. You’re qualified. You meet all the requirements for the position. And…you really want the job. Your nerves will go away because you have confidence in yourself.
But what if those nerves worsen once your interview begins? What if you struggle to stay confident during job interviews?
When you lack confidence in yourself, hiring managers pick up on that quickly, and it can greatly hurt your chances of receiving a job offer. Here are three tips that will help you stay confident in a job interview:
Interviewing, like everything else in our lives, becomes easier once it feels like a habitâsomething that we do all the time without overthinking it. The best way to make an interview feel natural and conversational is to practice.
Write down your answers to as many interview questions as you can. Then, read them out loud. Read them until you can say them in your sleep (that’s when you know you’re prepared!).
This will not only help you feel confident answering difficult interview questions, but it will also help you identify which answers you need to work on.
If you can visualize yourself succeeding in a job interview, your actions will follow. It’s not really “faking it until you make it.” It’s more like conditioning your body to think of a job interview as a positive experience, rather than a negative one. Turn that nervousness into excitement!
Visualization is one of the keys to being more confident in your job interviews. When it comes time to shake the hand of the hiring manager, it’ll feel like you’ve done the interview a thousand times because, in your head, you have!
Practicing the interview beforehand is a great way to gain confidence. By doing a mock interview with a friend or colleague, you’ll get the feedback you need to ensure you’re going into the job interview polished and well-prepared. Your friend can offer constructive criticism and some much-needed words of encouragement.
Never do a mock interview with a family member. Your family is very biased. When you do a mock interview with a family member, they are often either overly critical or complimentary, both of which won’t do anything to help your confidence and performance when you get to the actual job interview.
Friends and colleagues, on the other hand, will give you honest feedback. They’ll challenge you to perform better. Some professionals have a hard time taking feedback without taking it personally, and that’s okay. Just think of the feedback from your mock interview as feedback that will help you feel more confident when the big day comesâfeedback that will, ultimately, help you land a job.
Everyone is more confident when they’re comfortable. These three tips will help you stay confident in your next job interview and feel comfortable answering any questions the hiring manager decides to throw at you.
Acing an interview is easy when it feels like second nature!
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As organizations navigate an era characterized by rapid technological advancements, artificial intelligence (AI) emerges as a transformative force that promises to revolutionize the way management is conceptualized, executed, and optimized. While the benefits of integrating AI into management are numerous, from automating routine tasks to enabling data-driven decision-making of unprecedented accuracy, there are also various disadvantages and potential challenges that leaders need to be aware of during this transformative journey.
We recently asked our leading executives how they think AI will transform management.
Here are their responses…
I can confidently say that AI is poised to transform management in numerous ways, revolutionizing how businesses operate and leaders make decisions. Here are some key ways AI will transform management:
It is crucial for managers and organizations to embrace AI and adapt to these transformations. Proper implementation and understanding of AI’s capabilities can lead to improved decision-making, increased efficiency, and competitive advantage in the ever-evolving business landscape.
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I look at artificial intelligence (AI) as historical, technological breakthroughs like flying, the automobile, electric lights, and the telephone due to their transformative impact on society.
In comparing AI to these historical discoveries, itâs important to note that while these innovations brought about significant changes, AIâs impact is particularly noteworthy due to its potential to affect nearly every aspect of human life, from work and education to healthcare and entertainment.
Additionally, AI presents unique challenges and considerations, such as ethical concerns, potential job displacement, algorithm bias, and questions about how AI will integrate into our social fabric. As AI advances, its trajectory will likely be shaped by technological progress, societal adoption, regulatory frameworks, and ethical guidelines.
Artificial intelligence (AI) is already impacting various aspects of sports management, and its transformative effects are expected to continue growing. Here are some ways AI could transform management in sports:
Player Activities
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Striking the right balance between technology and human expertise will be crucial to successfully harnessing AIâs benefits in the sports industry.
Michael Willis has 18+ years of experience working with accounting & sports organizations and has managed P&Ls of $10M – $125M+ with budgets of $3M-$50M+. He worked for the NFL for 22 1/2 years, mainly with the game officials working on the financial/accounting side of the business.
Coming from a perspective of selling operational transformation through technology adoption for efficiency, increased capacity with the same assets, and financial gains, I am a proponent of advancement.
As such, I see impactful advantages for managers to get behind an initiative to infuse AI tools into their management process. At the same time, I caution executives of the potential downside and to anticipate several obstacles when seeking buy-in with their teams:
The Managerial Advantages of AI:
1. Balancing the skill sets, workloads, and availability of subordinates to ensure allocated tasks and resources maximize productivity.
2. Monitoring employee performance metrics in real time to provide immediate training and coaching rather than waiting for formal reviews.
3. Gaining actionable insights as AI spots historical trends and patterns and predicts future trends and outcomes to make better decisions, pivot quickly, and substantiate management decisions for subordinates.
The Downsides & Obstacles:
1. Potential loss in empathetic support, understanding, and personal interaction between managers and their employees.
2. Erosion of managerial critical thinking and decision making without an AI tool.
3. Creating a vibe for employees that they are being surveilled by âBig Brotherâ with diminished autonomy, protections for personal information, and a sense of personal space.
4. Employee dependence upon turn-by-turn instructions, eroding the same critical thinking and decision making.
5. Employee fear of displacement or a skills gap to incorporate AI tools into their workflow.
Lynn Holland is a business development executive with 18+ years of experience taking operational, IoT & retail technologies, products, & consumer engagement to market with a focus in petroleum & convenience retail.
One of the most significant disruptors in this era of rapid change is artificial intelligence (AI). Nowadays, 77% of businesses are using or exploring AI. Among them, 35% of companies are using AI, and 42% are exploring AI for its implementation in the future. AI is reshaping the landscape of organizational leadership and management in several ways.
AI is the most transformative technology we will see in this lifetime. We better integrate it into our skill set, leadership, and management practices quickly to add value and ROI to the bottom line.
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Artificial intelligence has arrived and is here to stay and there are three areas where AI will transform management:
1. Managing the current emergence of AI
Robert Glazer devoted a “Friday Forward” weekly article to discussing the emergence of AI in the context of all other technology innovations and I reflect on parallels with the dot-com era. The article breaks down the steps in the innovation wave that engulfs us until things finally settle down and organizations can refocus on their objectives. For now, managers can expect the subject of AI to surface in most conversations so they will have to have a plan for dealing with the current hype.
2. Managing legacy
Perhaps the biggest challenge any organization faces is the delivery of digital transformation and change. From a technology perspective, the key reason is the legacy IT infrastructure that most companies continue to run. Cloud platforms and mobile devices offer the promise of supporting an agile business; however, getting there is rarely straightforward. Without that transformation, AI will not deliver any benefits and, if introduced on top of an aging business platform, will only introduce more complexity and chaos.
However, AI will deliver on that promise either for new business models or for organizations that have been able to transform, so the pressure on those managing a legacy business will increase over the coming years.
3. The day-to-day possibilities
For those running flexible IT systems, help is at hand that will enable managers to free up time to transform their organization. AI tools provide the opportunity to act as a “co-pilot” for staff. Take the example of submitting proposals for new business. This can be a time-consuming exercise with often a small chance of success. Most of the time is spent assembling the proposal response which takes up too much of the teamâs time when it could be focussed on the true value of its offering. Using AI to assist with this work isnât cheating. Rather, it is helping humans to perform their jobs as effectively as possible. And, in this example, AI can help people focus on opportunities that they have the most chance of winning!
Duncan Prior is a consultant specializing in digital transformation delivery and the host of the Making Things Work podcast series. He enjoys running, reading, and listening to music.
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Written communication skills are very important because theyâre a fundamental component of effective communication both professionally and personally. Written communication is critical to facilitate understanding and can have a far-reaching impact especially when those writings are shared.
How good do you think your written communication skills are? Do you consider yourself to be a fairly good writer, but can always use a refresher to pick up a couple of new points? For example, did you know that punctuation and grammar conventions can change and evolve over time?
Or are you at the other end of the spectrum (or somewhere in the middle) and sometimes struggle to express yourself clearly in writing? Do others fairly often misunderstand or misinterpret what youâve written? If so, or if you avoid writing tasks, you may benefit from improving your writing skills.
There are several ways to improve your writing skills, and a few ways are:
1. Utilize tools and reference resources â there are numerous online tools to help supplement and improve your writing such as Grammarly, which checks for grammar, punctuation, spelling, and style errors. Also, booksâI especially like The Elements of Style by William Strunk, Jr. and E.B. White!
2. Take a writing class (in person or online) â these types of courses can provide structured instructions on various writing techniques. Your organizationâs training team may offer courses. Other options are schools and online platforms like LinkedIn Learning. Depending on the type of writing you want to improve, find a class that aligns with and will meet your needs.
3. Practice writing â set aside time to just write like journaling or creating content. Re-read it aloud to make sure itâs clear and well-organized. Like other things, the more you practice writing, the better you will become.
4. Solicit feedback â seek out feedback from others. For example, if you have an important report to send to your boss, ask a colleague to read it first.
There are certain skills that you need to communicate effectively and express your ideas in a clear and concise manner. Organize the information so that itâs logical and easy to follow using proper spelling, grammar, and punctuation.
One of the most important aspects is to know your audience. Are you writing to a friend, customer, colleague, or your boss?
You may have different levels of formality depending on your audience, from an informal writing style if youâre writing in a personal or casual tone (like an email or blog) compared to a formal writing style where a professional tone is used (like an audit report).
There are different writing styles that may be used for specific types of audiences. For example, in advertising/marketing a persuasive writing style may be used to persuade the reader to take a specific action. Or a technical writing style may be used if the content is complex or requires technical terminology or knowledge. Be mindful when using technical jargon or industry-specific acronyms.
Whether youâre creating an email, marketing campaign, user manual, or status report, it can lend itself to different writing styles.
You may need to customize your message for specific audiences such as the visually impaired. Or maybe you have a more global reach and need different keyboard layouts to switch between different foreign languages. When you understand who your audience is and can take their needs and perspectives into account, your message will more likely be received effectively.
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Being the newest member of an office can be pretty challenging. It’s almost like in high school when you’re the new kid on the block. Everyone’s looking at you but you’re not sure if they’re going to be friends or foes.
So, you carefully gauge how to become part of the group. Keep in mind that you’re joining a workplace that already has established dynamics. You can’t just come in and say, “Hey, let’s be friends. I can take over some of your tasks.” You should get to know everyone first, observe how they interact, and decide on what you can do to earn your co-workers’ trust.
We all know that things get done in a more efficient and pleasant manner when you get along with the people you work with. Being friends with your co-workers is a priceless benefit that could even spell the difference between you staying in the office for years or bolting for the door in just a few weeks.
Here are five ways to bond and connect better with your co-workers:
When you can, make an effort to mingle with your co-workers after office hours or during meetings. You can get a quick bite and talk about what happened at work that day. Ask them about their neighborhood (“Have you lived there long?”), their families (“How many kids do you have?”), and their interests (“Are you into snowboarding?”).
Be curious about your co-workers, but don’t be intrusive. They will share more information with you once you gain their trust. It also helps if you volunteer information about yourselfâbut nothing too intimate or too shocking, okay?
Unless you’re all sitting around releasing tension about the stress you all experience at work, it’s best if you don’t bring up negative things about the workplace.
You might be stressed but that’s no reason to dump all your frustrations on your co-workers. There are different strategies for handling stress that don’t involve annoying the people you work with. After all, you’re all working for the same company. Even if you don’t really like the way things are done, some of your co-workers may have different opinions.
A great way to find out more about your co-workers is to connect on social media. On Facebook, for instance, you can easily see what groups they’re in and what shows they watch.
You can start a conversation during downtime at work about any of these things. You can ask, “Who’s your favorite character on The Walking Dead?” or “Oh, your grandparents are from Ireland? Mine are too.”
It may start out as small talk but it may also pave the way for a long-lasting friendship that goes beyond the workplace.
Obviously, you can’t do everything alone. When working on a project, see which tasks you need help with. Seek out your co-workers’ guidanceâthe senior staff members, especiallyâbecause they often have a better or faster way of doing things. Identify your co-workers’ strengths and ask for their help on matters that need their expertise.
For instance, you can ask your office accountant to take a look at your financial report. You can say, “I need a fresh pair of eyes. Please have a look if you’re not busy.” Emphasize that you value your co-workers’ input but make it clear that you’re not totally dependent on them. You’ll earn their respect if you show that you’re capable and good at what you do.
Don’t claim that you did everything, especially when you didn’t. For example, when your boss praises you for a good idea that didn’t actually come from you, you can say, “That wasn’t my idea. It was Kelly’s.”
If you’re still apprehensive about being accepted by your co-workers, just remember to do your job efficiently and promptly. Then, top it off with being nice and sincere. You certainly can’t go wrong with that strategy.
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In this day and age there are a number of good jobs for people with social anxiety. The variety of positions in the job market and a rise in remote work means that there are plenty of options available. This list will help you come up with some ideas that fit your needs. 1. Developer […]
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Standing out from other job candidates in the hiring process often comes down to having a great resume. If you want to make your resume legitimately more impressive to recruiters, then I’m going to teach you a technique that will help you do just that.
@j.t.odonnell How To Make Your Resume More Impressive To Recruiters ðððððð there’s one technique I’ve been teaching as a career coach for over 20 years to help people make their resumes more impressive to recruiters. and that is to quantify their results and use numbers. numbers are the easiest thing to read and absorb on a resume and when you put your numbers on there you can help a recruiter better understand the depth of your experience. in this video I walk you through examples of how you should Circle every now and every verb on your resume and use that as your guideline for quantifying. if you’re not sure what the numbers are conservatively guesstimate. just make sure you go lower than what you think they were so that you can back it up. the reality is recruiters are looking to understand if you’re a match for the job and when they have numbers to back it up it’s easier for them to go to the hiring manager to prove you are the candidate that should be considered. in short you can make yourself more impressive with this very simple technique. and thanks to tiktok I now have been able to put together the 25 most common resume and Linkedin questions I get asked as a career coach and all the answers are right here in one place for you to access them. I hope this helps you set up your resume and Linkedin profile so you can stand out and get the interviews you deserve! #resume #resumetips #resumeadvice #resumehelp #linkedin #jobsearch #careercoachontiktok #careerhelp #careeradvice #howtofindajob #linkedinprofile #linkedintips ⬠original sound – J.T. O’Donnell
When you think about your resume, you will hear recruiters talk about how they want you to quantify your experience. That simply means you should add numbers to your experience to help them quickly understand the depth of your expertise.
Here’s an example…
Let’s say you worked in digital marketing and you have a bullet point in your resume that says, “Worked on digital marketing projects that resulted in an increase in revenues.” That doesn’t tell recruiters any valuable information. But if you were to say, “Worked on 20+ digital marketing projects that resulted in a 250% increase in revenues,” instead, the depth is there.
It’s also important to note that numbers are the easiest thing to read on a resume. And recruiters are skimmers. They’re going to skim through your resume quickly, but the numbers can stop them dead in their tracks.
Having trouble quantifying your work experience? Follow these tips:
By following these tips, you will quickly find that you can quantify your experience and add numbers to any bullet point on your resume. I challenge you to try this in your job search for an impressive resume. I’ve had so many people come to me and say, “There’s nothing that you can quantify about me or my experience,” and I’ve been able to quantify them every single time.
Here’s another example…
A receptionist came to me and said, “Yeah, I just work the phones really well.” So I asked her, “How big is your company? How big is the phone line system? How many phone calls do you field a day?”
This was her response: “I work at a 300-person company where I field over 200 phone calls a day on a 12-line phone system.”
That is exactly what recruiters want to see when they say you should quantify your experience.
We all have numbers. Even if you don’t know the exact numbers, you can make a conservative guess so that you feel confident you’re giving accurate information.
By quantifying your experience, you’ll create a resume that is more impressive to recruiters, and you’ll be sure to stand out from the other job candidates in the hiring process.
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When it comes to job search, there are always new tools and updated ways of accomplishing things. Staying on top of these trends can speed up and/or improve your job search. That’s what Summary Sunday is all about. In this week’s summary, you’ll find curated articles about: I hope you will follow some of these […]
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With the sky-high prices of a college education today, the sad reality is students are graduating severely in debt. Even worse, many are unable to find good-paying jobs and are underemployed.
Well, here’s some good news. You may not need to go to college to find a great career!
Just ask Mike Rowe, the host of the show“Dirty Jobs” and founder of the site mikeroweworks.org. He’ll tell you: There’s an absurd belief that a four-year degree is the only path to success. Moreover, his foundation is showing five reasons why careers in the trades are some of the best career paths to be focused on right now, both in terms of income and job security.
Most jobs that require a college degree have you sitting at a desk in an office all day long. Plenty of studies show a sedentary lifestyle is bad for your health. Trade jobs are more active and involve you keeping busy and moving your body.
Most trade jobs are learned through apprenticeships or require a certification that takes far less time and money to complete than a pricey, four-year degree.
Going back to school full-time requires having money saved to cover your living costs. With a trade job, you’re working right away and earning an income, not draining your savings.
Currently, all the trades are losing their aging workforce of baby boomers (ages 57-75). There aren’t enough middle-aged workers to replace them. The trades are desperately short on new workers. Right now, if you work in a trade and are good at what you do, there’s plenty of opportunity to make money.
Many trades have different shifts (work nights, or work three days on/four days off, etc.), that are more appealing than the typical office job where you work all day, 40-50 hours/week. Trade jobs can give you the flexibility you need to take a class, start your own business, or pursue a passion.
Some people just weren’t meant to go to college and hold a desk job. That doesn’t mean you are less qualified or professional. Trade jobs do important, much-needed work. They take skill and provide incredible value. More importantly, many trade workers will tell you they get great satisfaction from being able to see the direct results of their effortsâwhich their office working friends can’t do as easily.
Don’t let pride hold you back from pursuing a successful career in the trades. There is only one person you need to impress with your career: YOU. Choose for yourself, not for others!
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