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Imposter Syndrome Held Me Back, Until I Realized This

When I arrived at Harvard Business School to start my MBA, I remember manually closing my jaw every few minutes as I met my colleagues. There was the investment banker from Goldman Sachs. The war veteran who served in Afghanistan. The consultant who worked with 50 of the Fortune 100.

Then there was me. Little, 24-year-old-journalism-degree me who came to Boston with just two years of work experience in public relations.

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The One Thing You Can Do to Position Yourself for Your Next Career Move

What do Tina Fey, Justin Timberlake, and Ellen DeGeneres have in common? Aside from being excellent and hilarious entertainers, each of these influencers has done an exceptional job with personal branding.

Though the meaning has fluctuated over the years, what I mean by “personal branding” here is your unique promise of value. That is—your personal brand is the story only you are able to tell. It’s the one that makes you stand out from the rest of the pack.

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Getting Your Career Back On Track After Student Loan Forbearance

One of the scariest things about taking on a large student debt load is the fear of what might happen if you suddenly lose your job.  Not only would you have to deal with the stress of finding another one, but you’d have to figure out how to pay that big loan bill each month with no income.

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5 expert tips for landing a big promotion in 2017

5 Expert Tips to Landing a Big Promotion in 2017

The ultimate reward for great performance on the job is a promotion with a pay increase. But unfortunately, simply excelling in your field doesn’t always translate to a step up the ladder. Sometimes, you’ve got to go the extra mile to be recognized for all your worth.

To increase your chances of getting promoted, you’ll want to follow through on some calculated and well-timed actions. And with 2017 quickly approaching, it’s a great time to begin strategizing. Here are five tips to help you snag that big role you’ve been eyeing.

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