I think it’s safe to say that we could all use a little boost in holiday spirit after this past year’s events. Here are some low budget, creative, and social-distancing-friendly ways to brighten everyone’s day at the office. Give back to the community- even from a distance Why not get […]
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Spread Holiday Cheer in the Office Without Breaking the Bank
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Don’t Let Student Loans Steal Your Holiday Spirit!
The winter holidays are typically filled with great food, lots of travel, plenty of shopping, and of course, gift-giving. Though our celebrations will look much different this year with the pandemic persisting, one unfortunate event that isn’t going away anytime soon is the start of those dreaded student loan payments. […]
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Keeping Up with the Covid Job Search Through the Holiday Season
Though the national unemployment rate is slowly but surely declining, millions of Americans are still competing for their next full-time position amidst continuing COVID-19 concerns. Months of unemployment compounded with the upcoming holidays may discourage many from their continued search, but now’s not the time to slow down. Here are […]
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Unplug and Unwind: Maintaining Your Mental Health During Online Classes
A developing study by The Chronicle and Davidson College’s College Crisis Initiative has found that the majority of colleges, both private and public, have transitioned at least some of their curriculum to online for the 2020-2021 academic year. For many students, this unprecedented switch has posed significant challenges as they […]
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Zooming into Virtual Career Fairs: 5 Steps for Success
Career fairs, a fall staple on college campuses across the U.S., are going virtual this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Since schools are changing the way they’re conducting their fairs this year, those who plan to attend them must also adapt to the new set up if they want […]
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Follow These Steps For Video Interview Success
Video interviews have become a staple in the hiring process whether we like it or not. Regardless of whether you’re totally comfortable in front of a webcam or are terrified by the thought, there are plenty of things you can do to prepare for your next webcam interview to make […]
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There’s a Podcast for That!
With over 800,00 active podcasts to date, there’s no shortage of material to digest while you’re cleaning your bedroom, lounging by the pool, or driving to work. If you haven’t hopped on the podcast bandwagon yet, you’re truly missing out. Regardless of what stage of life you’re in, you’re in […]
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Standing Out While Staying In: A New Grad’s Pandemic Job Search Guide
With the COVID-19 pandemic looming over everyone’s heads, there’s one particular segment of the population that is expected to be hit a bit harder than the rest- new graduates. According to Adedayo Akala in a CNBC article, “this could quickly become the worst hiring season for new college graduates since […]
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From the Field to the Phones: How Athletics Translates to the Game of Sales
At Barton Associates, we value many of the characteristics that student-athletes and anyone with competitive inclinations possess for a number of reasons. Over the years, we’ve found that these character traits are not only common across all athletic candidates, but they’re also key indicators of success in sales! Keep reading […]
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Keeping Your Career Goals Aligned this Leap Year
According to History.com, adding an extra day to the calendar every four years is necessary to ensure that we stay aligned with the Earth’s rotation around the sun. This practice that dates back to 46 B.C. for the Roman calendar can translate to our everyday lives as well, especially in […]