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☆ Why this CEO says new grads should ditch social media to get ahead at work: 'Find somebody to talk to you in the flesh'
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-02 | by ( Ashton Jackson | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

According to Indeed, new graduates struggle to get hired after college due to high competition, inadequate work experience and little networking. Here are three ways young professionals can stand out, according to Lisa Lewin, CEO of education company General Assembly. According to Lewin, these skills include software engineering, data analytics, data engineering, data science, digital marketing skills and digital product management. And technical skills don't "just apply to IT-based roles," Lewin says. "They include whatever hard skills you've obtained through education and practice, and young professionals should remember to highlight them in their job application materials."

☆ Stop saying 'I'm sorry' at work, which can make you look weak: Try these phrases instead, says CEO of career consulting firm
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-31 | by ( Ashton Jackson | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

For many people, saying "I'm sorry" after certain situations, even those that don't require an apology, is second nature. Here are three common scenarios where you might be tempted to over-apologize, and what to consider saying instead. "'I'm sorry' is often a phrase that people use when they need to fill space," Lindo says. You might decide to interject by saying, "Sorry, but I'd like to weigh in." "People use 'I'm sorry' in these situations to penetrate the conversation and have their voice heard when they don't have to."

☆ The 4 'essential' relationships that helped this 32-year-old grow her business to bring in 7 figures
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-26 | by ( Ashton Jackson | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +5 min

Running a successful business is hard – and building a successful business as a Black woman is even harder. Black women are the fastest growing group of entrepreneurs in the U.S., according to JP Morgan, yet they face disproportionate financial barriers. However, Black women founders only average $24,000 in profits. According to Williams, these are the four essential relationships every business owner should have to "scale their impact." I have a trifecta of successful [women] business owners and we meet weekly sharing resources with each other," Williams shares.

☆ How this beauty brand founder turned her side hustle into a business bringing in millions
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-22 | by ( Ashton Jackson | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

Araceli Ledesma, founder and CEO of Araceli Beauty, is a master at building a successful business from the ground up while staying true to her culture and values. As a freelance makeup artist, Ledesma launched Araceli Beauty, a "Mexicana-inspired" beauty and cosmetics brand, in 2018 as a side hustle. Born in Jalisco, Mexico, Ledesma, who prefers not to share her age, and her family relocated to California for a better life when she was just 5 years old. Drawing inspiration from her hometown of Jalisco, Ledesma pays homage to her Mexican roots by incorporating regionally sourced ingredients in her formulas. For example, Araceli Beauty Eyeshadow Palettes, Tequila Highlighters, and Las Flores Blushes include tequila leaf extract from the agave plant."

☆ These 10 cities are the best places to work from home in the U.S., new report finds
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-21 | by ( Ashton Jackson | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

SmartAsset's report ranked 100 of America's largest cities across eight metrics including the percentage of the workforce that works from home, median monthly housing costs, unemployment rate, income tax rate, coffee shop density and bar density to determine the best city for remote work. Austin, Texas snagged the number one spot, with Scottsdale, Arizona and Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania trailing closely behind. "The five-year change in the percentage of people working from home was 30.6%, which was the seventh-highest percentage in our study." "With more affordable housing costs, workers may be able to buy or rent a larger home that can accommodate an office." Similar to Scottsdale, professionals earning $75,000 will be taxed by the federal and state governments at 22.90%.

☆ 54% of workers can’t fully disconnect during PTO—3 tips for avoiding a ‘workcation’
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-14 | by ( Ashton Jackson | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

According to a recent report from Glassdoor, 54% of workers in the U.S. say they're unable to stop working while on vacation or don't believe they can fully unplug while on PTO. This is even more evident in older professionals, with 65% of workers aged 45 and older saying they're unable to detach from work during their vacations. CNBC Make It spoke with Edser to find his tips and tricks for avoiding workcations. I run two to three times with friends as it is nice to chat and switch off and I exercise on the whole around five times a week," Edser says. "This means that I can log out of my phone app and I don't get phone calls," he says.

☆ 58% of workers say cover letters are unnecessary—you might want to write one anyway
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-13 | by ( Ashton Jackson | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

And with the current leverage employees have in the job market, cover letters may soon be a thing of the past. A recent poll from Fishbowl by Glassdoor, which surveyed over 13,000 professionals, found that 58% think cover letters are redundant. Bye-bye, cover lettersFishbowl by Glassdoor found that recruiter's opinions were split about cover letters – some say they'll go the extra mile to read them, while others say they flat-out hate them. "However, while companies requiring cover letters may dwindle, we expect many employers will allow the candidate to decide for themselves whether they want to submit one." "If 58% of professionals say cover letters aren't necessary when applying to jobs, then a recruiter might perk up when they see you've gone above and beyond to send one."

☆ 3 ways college students can make the most of professional networking sites
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-13 | by ( Ashton Jackson | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

However, most of us don't put that same dedication toward professional networking platforms, which could be hindering potential job opportunities. Similarly, when using Handshake, a recruiting platform for college students, 80% of students who completed their profiles were contacted by recruiters. "Complete your experience, complete what you're interested in, and make sure you note the geographic areas that you would be open to. Note whether or not you're interested in part-time versus full-time opportunities right now. Students can also sign up for webinars, panels, and information sessions on Handshake for companies or organizations they may be interested in.

☆ 3 LinkedIn creators share their best career advice for recent graduates: 'Be a combo specialist'
▼ + stars: | 2022-09-27 | by ( Ashton Jackson | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

However, with platforms like LinkedIn, TikTok, and Instagram, there's more work advice out there than ever. Pe, a current junior at Stanford University, was able to strengthen her professional network by sending cold messages to people in her career field. Cold messages are emails or other direct messages sent to someone in order to achieve a goal without prior contact. Done the wrong way, cold messages can come off as selfish or inauthentic, so it's important to try and build a genuine rapport with the person. According to Indeed, successful cold messages share authentic compliments, mention relevant connections, are brief and present a next step.

☆ 'Queer Eye's Karamo Brown on the morning routines that keep him motivated
▼ + stars: | 2022-09-24 | by ( Ashton Jackson | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

To help others be positive and productive, Brown shared the steps he takes to stay motivated in the morning and throughout the day. While getting ready for work, Brown makes sure that he practices positive affirmations. Brown recommends that people make time in the morning to do an activity they love. According to Brown, practicing self-love and positive mental health doesn't end at home. Because a lot of times we just assume that the people in our lives love us," Brown explains.

☆ The one thing this 30-year-old business owner says any entrepreneur should splurge on: ‘It is worth every penny’
▼ + stars: | 2022-09-23 | by ( Ashton Jackson | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +4 min

Princess EtchBefore the pandemic, Labowitch made a chunk of her income teaching in-person classes and workshops. "I immediately lost a number of jobs, and the number of email correspondents I had about promising projects just disappeared. Labowitch initially started showcasing her art on Myspace in 2007, but most recently, she amped up her TikTok presence by doing live streams of her drawing process. And I developed this whole new, really passionate fan base of people who just really wanted to support me and my business." "If there's anything that I would recommend any entrepreneur indulge in and splurge on, it's an accountant," Labowitch says.

☆ You should still apply for student loan forgiveness despite state taxes—here's why
▼ + stars: | 2022-09-17 | by ( Ashton Jackson | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +4 min

The Biden administration's student loan forgiveness plan lifted a weight off of many Americans' shoulders, with some borrowers eligible to have up to $20,000 in federal student loans forgiven. North Carolina, Mississippi, and Indiana have all decided to tax student loan forgiveness, while states like Minnesota, Arkansas, West Virginia and Wisconsin remain undecided on the issue. Though it may be confusing, student loan forgiveness is still worth it for many borrowers, even if they're taxed. North Carolina A&T graduate Carlos Williams, who currently has $41,000 in student loan debt, agrees. Potential refunds for pandemic paymentsUpdates to the student loan forgiveness plan also allow refunds for some people who continued to pay during the student loan repayment pause that started in March 2020.

☆ 10 common phrases that make you sound passive-aggressive in the workplace
▼ + stars: | 2022-08-19 | by ( Ashton Jackson | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

Whether intentional or unintentional, being passive-aggressive in the workplace could make others uncomfortable, create tension and even jeopardize your job. A recent study from WordFinder by Your Dictionary, an online word search tool, collected data from Ahrefs and Google Adwords to find the most-used passive-aggressive work phrases, most of which seem pretty harmless at first glance. "As a result, employee frustration and miscommunication are at an all-time high, with tone alone being misinterpreted quite a bit in email communication." According to the findings, here are the top 10 most passive-aggressive phrases in the workplace:1. As discussedWordFinder also identified some of the least passive-aggressive work phrases, including "Sorry to bother you again," "Any update on this" and "I'll take care of it."

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