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Emma Smith

Emma is a certified employment specialist with over six years of experience in career mentorship and employment training. Emma is passionate about nurturing professional growth and helping people gain momentum in their field. She uses her writing and strategic career planning skills to help her clients fulfill their aspirations and reach new chapters in their professions. In 2020, she helped design Colorado’s first state-certified training program for people with disabilities entering the workforce.
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Interviewing
How to properly answer the question "What do you like least about your job?"How to properly answer the question "What do you like least about your job?"

Give professional responses when asked about your least favorite parts of your job during an interview. Use these tips and examples to effectively explain your rationale.

Finding a job
Recognizing the red flags: You don't want to see these warning signs after a job interview!Recognizing the red flags: You don't want to see these warning signs after a job interview!

Job rejections happen to the best of us. Learn about the warning signs you might see in an interview so you’re not surprised by the news.

Career development
GROW coaching model: everything you need and want to know!GROW coaching model: everything you need and want to know!

The GROW coaching model is revered for its effectiveness in helping people reach their goals. It’s not just used for career coaching either. Learn all about it here!

Career development
What you have to know about Generation X in the workplaceWhat you have to know about Generation X in the workplace

Gen Xers are prevalent in the workplace. Here’s everything to know about how best to work alongside your Gen X colleagues.

Interviewing
What are your chances? Look for these signs you will get the job after an interviewWhat are your chances? Look for these signs you will get the job after an interview

There’s no greater feeling than having had a good interview. But not all good interviews lead to job offers. Look for these signs to tell you your chances of landing the job.

Interviewing
Ace your video interview with these tipsAce your video interview with these tips

Is your first video interview coming up? Follow these tips on acing your virtual interview and landing the job!

Interviewing
What are your career goals? Examples and tips for answering this questionWhat are your career goals? Examples and tips for answering this question

Use these tips and examples to come up with solid career goals to use during your next interview and be an even stronger candidate. It’s important to be able to explain career goals, and we have career goals examples for several different situations.

Career development
How can you set and achieve your long-term career goals? Tips & examplesHow can you set and achieve your long-term career goals? Tips & examples

How can setting long-term goals help you create a successful career? We’ll tell you all you need to know, plus tips and examples on how to set your own long-term career goals.

Career Change
A complete guide on how to change careers successfullyA complete guide on how to change careers successfully

Make your career change sustainable, fulfilling, and even lucrative. Use this how-to guide to switch your career path, whether you want to change for personal or financial reasons.

Pay & salary
FIRE movement explained (how Financial Independence, Retire Early works) FIRE movement explained (how Financial Independence, Retire Early works)

Interested in retiring early while still being financially independent? A traditional retirement savings account isn’t for everyone. Learn about an alternative approach to financial independence and early retirement, with the FIRE movement.

Resume & CV's
The complete guide on character reference letters (With examples!)The complete guide on character reference letters (With examples!)

Character reference letters are more simple than you think. Follow these guides on how to write one, and how to ask someone to write one for you.

Career development
Take the right steps to be taking on more responsibility at work!Take the right steps to be taking on more responsibility at work!

The easiest way to advance your career is to begin taking on more responsibility at work. Follow this step-by-step process and start moving your career forward.

Resume & CV's
Be aware of these common resume mistakes so you can avoid themBe aware of these common resume mistakes so you can avoid them

Don’t let mistakes on your resume hinder your job search. Follow these tips on avoiding common resume mistakes and land your next interview!

Resume & CV's
Get contacted! Our how-to guide on showing contact info on your resume Get contacted! Our how-to guide on showing contact info on your resume

Don’t let your contact info section make a bad impression. Use this how-to guide so you can get contacted.To help you out we have also included examples!

Resume & CV's
Make a good impression: improve your resume with these tips!Make a good impression: improve your resume with these tips!

Your resume is the first thing a recruiter sees about you. Make a good first impression using these tips to improve your resume.