16 Small Business Grants for Women (and How to Apply)

According to the 2024 Wells Fargo Impact of Women-Owned Businesses report, 39.1% of all U.S. businesses are women-owned. Still, women entrepreneurs face more obstacles than men in getting financing to start or grow their businesses. These challenges are even greater …

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9 Ways to Show Your Authentic Self Throughout the Job Search Process — And Why It Matters

Authentic. Genuine. Real. True to YOU!

Thinking about having the space to be yourself feels good, right? But being your authentic self can also feel scary, especially during a job search. You might ask yourself: What if they don’t like …

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7 Employee Benefits Your Company Needs to Be Truly LGBT+ Inclusive

While June celebrates Pride Month, many companies offer benefits that support the LGBTQ+ community all year round (as they should!). 

The positive impact these benefits make extends outside of the LGBTQ+ community, as inclusive policies are appealing to all workers. …

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I’m a Veteran and Mother Who Used My Unique Skills and Perseverance to Find My Professional Passion

Transitioning from the military to a civilian job is not easy. “You are going to have moments when you wished you were still in the military,” notes Lisa Abuwi, a former Marine, who has dealt with this herself. At these …

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How To Make Small Talk: 15 Tips & Why You Shouldn’t Avoid It

Small talk is a learnable social skill that’s essential to helping you navigate every social situation, from working and networking events to casual gatherings.

Making small talk is the art of engaging in light conversation. It’s an important social skill

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Fall 2024 National Scholarship Competition for College Students with Disabilities

disABLEDperson, Inc. announces our Fall 2024 National Scholarship Competition for College Students with Disabilities! This competition begins on August 14, 2024, and ends on October 31, 2024 for the award of $2000.00 (two thousand dollars)! Details at www.disABLEDperson.com

To participate, …

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How to Prepare for Life After the Game (Part 1)

The transition into life after sports is one which everyone will face at some point in his or her athletic career. No matter how old you are when it happens, and whether it’s your choice or not, the transition to …

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Crafting Insightful Questions for High-Level Leadership Interviews

In high-stakes interviews for top-level roles, asking the right questions is as crucial as providing stellar answers. Insightful questions do more than just demonstrate your interest; they offer a window into the organization’s core values, expectations, and strategic priorities. Examining …

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Can I Freelance as an International Student?

Many college students in the US are interested in freelancing to gain valuable work experience while in school and make extra money with no long-term commitment. However, international students are subject to work authorization requirements that affect their ability to …

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NASCAR Employee Spotlight: Kayah Shamapande-Scarboro

Employee Name: Kayah Shamapande-Scarboro

Location: Charlotte, North Carolina

Official Role: Commercial Communications Coordinator

Hometown: Brooklyn, NY

NASCAR Journey Start: May 2023

Professional Journey

Before joining NASCAR, Kayah was a college student at Queens University of Charlotte, where she developed a …

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