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Emma Smith

Emma is a certified employment specialist with over 6 years of experience in career mentorship and employment training. With an affinity for technical writing, Emma is passionate about developing training manuals, policy and procedures, onboarding documents, and fiscal management systems. In 2020 she helped design Colorado’s first state-certified training program for people with disabilities entering the workforce.
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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!

Interviewing
10 Examples to answer the question "Why do you want to work here?"10 Examples to answer the question "Why do you want to work here?"

Don’t be left blabbering! Prepare yourself for being asked why you want to work for a company during your next interview by using these tips and example answers.

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.

Career Change
All you need to know about a non compete agreement when switching jobsAll you need to know about a non compete agreement when switching jobs

It’s not uncommon to be presented with a non-compete agreement during onboarding, especially for certain industries. We’ll tell you all you need to know about this form and the best way to navigate its restrictions.

Career development
How these management skills can help you land your dream jobHow these management skills can help you land your dream job

Developing these management skills will help any individual with their personal growth. It can also be the key to being offered your dream job. Learn more about the best management skills to help get you ahead.

Career Path
How to take a year off from work and focus on your future careerHow to take a year off from work and focus on your future career

Feeling like you need a change? Does work feel like a drag? Explore options for taking a year off of work! Taking a break from work can be one of the best tools for your career growth. We’ll tell you how and why you should consider taking time off of work.

Finding a job
How to let recruiters know you're open to job opportunities on LinkedinHow to let recruiters know you're open to job opportunities on LinkedIn

Do you wonder why some people on LinkedIn have a banner across their picture that reads, “Open to Work”? Those people are actively in a job search, and they want to be noticed. We’ll explain everything you need to know about letting recruiters know you’re open to work using LinkedIn.

Career development
For a fruitful career development: how to advocate for yourself at workFor a fruitful career development: how to advocate for yourself at work

It doesn’t matter who you are, your work deserves recognition from your superiors. If you’re not getting it, use these tips on self-advocacy and propel your career forward!

Career development
Why do soft skills in the workplace matter?Why do soft skills in the workplace matter?

Soft skills are a part of every professional encounter we have, whether we know it or not. Learn about the most important soft skills for the workplace, and how you can better refine your own.

Pay & salary
Succeed with our tips for how to ask for a raise! Succeed with our tips for how to ask for a raise!

It can be hard to ask your employer for more money, even if you know you’re worth it. But with these tips and strategies, you’ll be able to navigate your next raise request with success.