In the last few years, I’ve had dozens and dozens of in-person and over the phone interviews. Those experiences– both good and bad– taught me the critical and often overlooked [...]
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A short walk away from the hustle and bustle that surrounds the Columbia Heights metro, you’ll find new Italian restaurant, Napoli Pasta Bar. Situated on Sherman Avenue, the restaurant is nestled [...]
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Today’s employers are checking for a special set of skills you may have never heard of. Employability skills, also known as soft skills, are criteria public companies use to evaluate candidates [...]
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Sometimes I think I’m just as temperamental as D.C. weather. When it’s cold, I beg for summer. And when summer finally comes, I long for the areas signature hot and muggy air to get [...]
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For the purposes of this article, I wanted to be clear (for myself and for you) on what a proper sabbatical looks like. What is a Sabbatical? The dictionary defines sabbatical as a period of paid [...]
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What comes next after reaching your career goals? Today, Keenan Austin Reed serves as the Chief of Staff for Congressman Donald McEachin. To some, Reed’s path to a chief of staff role may seem [...]
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When it comes to new DuPont circle bars on the scene, consider bar Doyle the lofty destination for fans of European style, superior service, and imaginative cocktail menus. Formerly known as Bar [...]
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For the last 18 years, Edelman’s Senior Vice President of Recruitment Alyssa Boule has served large, client-centered organizations as a recruiting specialist capable of spotting the perfect [...]
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Registered Dietitian Nutritionist Shamera Robinson knows how hard it can be to eat a healthy breakfast on a busy morning. “Growing up as an Army brat, I was forced to move to a new state or [...]
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Hailing from the artsy, family-focused Takoma Park, MD neighborhood, 32-year-old Milan Durham is the founder of the kombucha brand of the moment– Cultured Kombucha. Made exclusively in D.C. [...]
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In 2010, Brittany Wells– an Intelligence Community Recruiter and blogger— was desperate for a way to cope. Riddled with anxiety, the 32-year-old was struggling through a toxic [...]
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If you’re weighing where to spend your precious moments outside of work, know that Washington, DC’s Cherry Blossom Festival is a solid contender. During peak bloom (estimated to be [...]
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Soft-shell crab, pork spring rolls, flaming beef. OH Yes. Present Restaurant in Falls Church, VA wants to shatter your preconceived notions about Vietnamese food. Tucked between a tire shop and [...]
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When Duke Nguyen opened California Shabu Shabu in Fairfax, VA 3 years ago, he had no idea the Japanese concept would take off. Traditional shabu shabu consists of cooking thinly sliced meat, [...]
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What exactly should you write in that thank you letter for interview? If you’re dusting off your job search skills and find yourself stumped when it comes to choosing the most effective [...]
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Whether you’re looking for business networking opportunities, a mentor, co-founder, or just new friends, you won’t need to look far to find the right fit. Technology puts networking at our [...]
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Since their inception Cooley Law has made a name for themselves through a culture of innovation and dreaming big. So it’s no surprise their launch of AAEx–the African American [...]
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Kenny Azama has traveled the entire country, paid off his student loans, and made some of his favorite memories through his work as a brand ambassador. “It has helped shape who I am today so [...]
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Chris Taylor has never been beholden to traditional career advice. “I know what it’s like to wonder if there is more out there for you” says Chris. That’s why he believes [...]
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Philip Martin has the official title of Visual Content Creator, but to those who know him best, he’s so much more. He’s a father, a Washingtonian, an imaginative photographer, and [...]
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