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By Sharine Sample When you think about your current role within your organization or company, would you say that you do your job exactly the same way today that you did, say, five years ago? Odds are, you’ve had to pick up new skills, learn new technology (Zoom, anyone?), or even develop management skills if […]

Now that the hustle and bustle of the holidays are past, the New Year is a time for reflection and thinking about what you want to accomplish in 2023. If you’re like me, planning stresses you out just thinking about it.

As the year comes to a close, you may be looking to make some moves toward finding the perfect career in 2023. The truth is that the title of this article is a little misleading. There is no “perfect” career.

Goodwill Industries of Northwest North Carolina honored the community partners, volunteer leaders, employees and program participants who make its mission services possible at the Annual Recognition Banquet, held Thursday, Nov. 17, at the Benton Convention Center in Winston-Salem. Attendees enjoyed a keynote address by Dr. William T. Lewis Sr., a nationally recognized leader in diversity […]

By Sharine Sample It’s hard to believe it’s already November! With the end of the year quickly approaching, now is the time to take a moment to focus on your professional goals for 2023. Easier said than done, right?! With the holidays coming up, it’s the busiest time of the year. That’s why I advise […]

By Sharine Sample They say that you should learn something new every day. Whether you are happy with your current role or you are looking for a new job, you may not realize how important professional development could be for you. Professional development can help you improve how you do your current job and can […]

By Sharine Sample Imagine learning about an opening for your dream job – but the employer needs to fill the position today. If they were to ask right then for your resume, would you be prepared to send it? An updated resume is a crucial part of your professional portfolio. You never know when you’ll […]

By Sharine Sample One of the biggest factors affecting how much you’ll earn in your career is education. Today I’d like to talk about the first educational milestone for most people: completing high school. Being a high school graduate can have a big impact on your future, let alone your job search. If you don’t […]

Recently I was in a meeting in which the topic of mentorship came up. Someone posed the question to us: did we have a professional mentor? And, if we didn’t, why not? A mentor is an experienced, trusted adviser. As an objective, impartial adviser, a mentor can guide you during periods of change and growth […]

By Sharine Sample In the workplace today, keeping track of deadlines and projects that you owe your colleagues sometimes can feel like a full-time job all by itself. Nowadays you are more likely to be working as part of a team instead of on your own. Thanks to increased use of virtual meetings and remote […]