Category: Career Advice

Balance and Well-Being in a Season of Change

The end of the year brings a unique mix of energy. Some days feel slower while others are filled with deadlines, holiday commitments, and shifting schedules. Job seekers may wonder whether it is worth applying right now, and employers may be trying to balance year-end expectations while planning for what comes next. Even with so […]

 

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Navigating the Shutdown: Furloughed Worker Resources

Every shutdown changes the rhythm of Washington, D.C. Offices close, projects slow, and plans are put on hold. In response, the community steps up. Families turn to local programs, nonprofits expand food and childcare support, and small businesses adjust where they can, finding ways to stay open and support their employees through the uncertainty. Through […]

 

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Inside the 2026 DC Wage Guide

The 2026 DC Wage Guide was designed to do more than share salary ranges. Built from our experience in DC, it connects market data with actionable strategies that speak directly to both employers and candidates You will find wage benchmarks for more than 20 roles across administrative, finance, HR, marketing, customer support, and project services. […]

 

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Strategies for Women Aiming for Leadership Positions

The leadership landscape is changing, and the data reflects both progress and opportunity. While women make up 58.4% of the workforce, they hold only 30% of senior leadership positions. Even more notable? Only 52 of the Fortune 500 companies are led by women, that’s just 10.4%. But here’s what the data doesn’t capture: the landscape […]

 

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How to Tackle a Tough Job Market as a New Grad

The transition from campus life to your career isn’t just a change of scenery—it’s a profound shift in identity. Right now, graduates face a 7.4% unemployment rate (up from 5.3% last year). Your job search might feel less like an exciting new chapter and more like scaling a mountain without climbing gear. We understand that […]

 

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