Professional Advice

Strategies for Executive Self-Care: Separating Yourself from Workplace Stress

Patrick Bardsley, CEO and co-founder of Spectrum Designs uses meditation apps, healthy eating, and regular exercise as his self-care.

If he doesn’t keep up with these habits, he finds that he cannot focus and channel his energy. 

This attitude is …

By Ivy Exec
Ivy Exec is your dedicated career development resource.
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What is Ableism? | Confronting Ableism in the Workplace

Despite the significant number of people living with disability across the U.S.—and the world at large—widespread misconceptions about disability can cause ableist language and behavior to proliferate. 

But what is ableism, and how does it play out in the …

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How to Engage in Mentorship Opportunities | The Story of Bradley & Robert

Throughout my career, I have been fortunate enough to gain the experience of managing hundreds of people, many of whom I hired as early-career professionals. One of the most rewarding aspects of management is sharing my expertise through mentorship: helping …

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The Ultimate Guide to Body Language during a Job Interview: Part I

Whether you’re a seasoned pro when it comes to interviewing, or you’re about to embark on your very first job interview experience, learning how to interpret body language can be extremely helpful. In this two-part series we’ll be talking all …

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We help applicants, students, job-seekers and professionals like you find the right career path using the power of firsthand experiences.
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Resume Do’s and Don’ts

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We help applicants, students, job-seekers and professionals like you find the right career path using the power of firsthand experiences.
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6 Things an Accounting Firm CEO Wishes He Knew at 22

As we say farewell to our spring interns and plan for our summer interns, I think back to the time when I was in their shoes. Nearing the end of college and in the process of figuring out my career …

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We help applicants, students, job-seekers and professionals like you find the right career path using the power of firsthand experiences.
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Gender Diversity in the Workplace | How to Welcome Non-Binary Staff

Illustration by Marian Blair

Being inclusive of gender diverse staff in the workplace is a meaningful way to ensure non-binary people feel supported and content in their professional environment. Whether there are non-binary people already on your team or you’re …

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A Career Road Map for First-Generation Professionals

Hear from other first-generation college students and graduates about how they found support through college and marketed their experiences to employers. You’ll get practical strategies for how to network and find mentors, and advice to help you find career success!

By Mary [uConnect]
Mary [uConnect] Customer Success Manager
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Transforming Toxic Workplaces: Strategies to Reclaim Company Vitality and Trust

It may come into effect when your focus moves elsewhere, or you could have gained it when you assumed a new position.

But once you see that your workplace is toxic, you can’t turn away.

Toxic workplaces drain the company …

By Ivy Exec
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When to Apply for Fall Internships: A Timeline

Fall internships — while not as popular as their summer counterparts — are a great way to get practical work experience, build job skills, network, and learn what career you’re interested in. Their lesser popularity can actually benefit you if …

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