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Amanda Kay

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Canada, Ontario
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Covers:  personal finance, money, career, career advice, mental health, wellness, unemployment, job search, new job, self care
Employment specialist and syndicated career journalist. I help others find jobs, create resumes, change careers, learn new skills, and manage their money.
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How do you land one of 33M open jobs in US? Follow these tips | WRAL TechWire

How do you land one of 33M open jobs in US? Follow these tips | WRAL TechWire

WRAL TechWire — There are approximately 33-million job openings in the United States this month. And while some job searches can take up to 5 months, the average hire time is 23.8 days from interview to hire. It may be tempting to neglect your job search in the hustle and bustle of holiday stress.
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Asking Santa To Put a New Job Under The Tree? Here's Help

Asking Santa To Put a New Job Under The Tree? Here's Help

Chronicle-Tribune — There are approximately 33-million job openings in the United States this month. And while some job searches can take up to 5 months, the average hire time is 23.8 days from interview to hire. It may be tempting to neglect your job search in the hustle and bustle of holiday stress.
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Asking Santa To Put a New Job Under The Tree? Here's Help

Asking Santa To Put a New Job Under The Tree? Here's Help

Mid Florida Newspapers — There are approximately 33-million job openings in the United States this month. And while some job searches can take up to 5 months, the average hire time is 23.8 days from interview to hire. It may be tempting to neglect your job search in the hustle and bustle of holiday stress.
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"Shift Shock" Can Turn A New Job Into A Total Nightmare - But It Doesn't Have To

"Shift Shock" Can Turn A New Job Into A Total Nightmare - But It Doesn't Have To

BuzzFeed — Due to wages not keeping up with the rising costs of inflation and companies starting to end remote working opportunities, among other reasons, we've seen a lot of people jump ship. Studies have shown that, on average, 4 million people have quit their jobs every month in 2022 alone.
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No cash for Christmas? How to manage so even Scrooge would approve

No cash for Christmas? How to manage so even Scrooge would approve

The Record (Stockton) — The holiday season is here, but so is inflation. For some, this is the most wonderful time of year. But if you're like 89% of consumers polled by Numerator, you're bracing for the impact inflation will have on your spending and gifting.
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No Cash for Christmas? How To Manage So Even Scrooge Would Approve

No Cash for Christmas? How To Manage So Even Scrooge Would Approve

TimesDaily — The holiday season is here, but so is inflation.
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Hard Skills vs. Soft Skills: Which Ones Do Employers Want?

Hard Skills vs. Soft Skills: Which Ones Do Employers Want?

Yahoo News — This article originally appeared on The views and opinions expressed in this article are those of the author only and are not endorsed by Credit.com. My Life, I Guess , and has been republished here with permission.
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Where Can I Get Resume Help? 14 Free and Affordable Options

Where Can I Get Resume Help? 14 Free and Affordable Options

Yahoo Finance — This article originally appeared on My Life, I Guess and has been republished here with permission. Your resume is your introduction to a potential employer. A weak or ineffective resume will make the wrong first impression and will likely prevent you from getting a job.
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How to Ask for a Promotion at Work: Follow These 8 Simple Steps

How to Ask for a Promotion at Work: Follow These 8 Simple Steps

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If You Want To Find A Remote Job That's Not A Scam, Watch Out For These Red Flags

If You Want To Find A Remote Job That's Not A Scam, Watch Out For These Red Flags

BuzzFeed — Remote job scams have been happening so much that many folks don't want to continue their remote job search. The FBI investigated several of these scams, and since 2019, found that the average reported loss from these scams was $3,000 per victim.
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Starting a new job? Here's how to crush it

Starting a new job? Here's how to crush it

MSN — By Amanda Kay - When you're first starting a new job, just getting into the swing of things can often feel like a huge accomplishment. In truth, though, your goal should always be to figure out how to succeed as quickly as possible.
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Things you should stop doing right now if you want to be happy at work

Things you should stop doing right now if you want to be happy at work

MSN — By Amanda Kay - It's easy to be happy at work if you like your job, get paid well, and have a healthy balance between your personal and professional life. But sometimes, your work environment can feel toxic. Maybe you don't like your job, your manager, or the people at work.
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This is the surprising way most Americans get new jobs

This is the surprising way most Americans get new jobs

MSN — You're probably already familiar with the traditional ways of how to find a job. You use one or more of the many online job boards like Monster, ZipRecruiter or Indeed as part of your job search. And keep an eye on the job postings sections of the company websites that you may want to work for.
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This Is How to Create a Vision Board

This Is How to Create a Vision Board

Your Money Geek — We all have big dreams that we want to achieve in life, but we don't always know how to reach them. One way that many people manifest their dreams and aspirations is through the use of a vision board.
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The controversial way I paid off half my debt in less than a year

The controversial way I paid off half my debt in less than a year

MSN — Yes, you read that headline right. I paid off approximately half of my $53,500 of debt in less than a year! During a pandemic. On a net income of about $65,000 CAD (for 2 of us). But it's probably not what you think.
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7 major job hunting mistakes you can easily avoid

7 major job hunting mistakes you can easily avoid

MSN — Job hunting is a long and frustrating process. The trouble is, some people make finding a job much harder for themselves than it needs to be. Regardless of whether you're looking for your first job, stuck in a job you hate, have recently become unemployed, or are looking for a career change, even the savviest of job seekers are bound to make a mistake here or there.
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Amanda Kay, Author at mediafeed

Amanda Kay, Author at mediafeed

MediaFeed.org — MediaFeed is an independent digital media site run by experienced journalists and content strategists.
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10 of the Best Job Sites to Help You Find a Job You'll Love

10 of the Best Job Sites to Help You Find a Job You'll Love

mylifeiguess.com — When you’re looking for a new job, you probably search job sites to find current opportunities online. Just as when an employer is looking to hire, they typically advertise the job vacancy online. While you will likely find many of the same job postings across several of the major job search sites, employers may be selective with which job boards they use. Meaning the job sites you are using to find work can actually make a significant difference with how successful you’ll be. There is also no guarantee that the job you want is being advertised at all!
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How to use your body language to communicate while wearing a mask

How to use your body language to communicate while wearing a mask

Ladders — We all remember Tyra Banks' famous term she bestowed on her America's Next Top Model contestants by telling them to "Smize." To "Smize" is Tyra's term for smiling with your eyes. Many of us are now wishing we had paid more attention to her words during that series.
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How to Find the Best Price Online Shopping | The Piggy Blog

How to Find the Best Price Online Shopping | The Piggy Blog

joinpiggy.com — For those of us shopping online now more than ever, figuring out how to always find the best price online has become a hobby. Everyone wants to find the best price for anything they're buying, but when you're shopping online the world is literally at your fingertips so the pressure is truly on to find the best price.
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30 Places to Learn New Job Skills for FREE!

30 Places to Learn New Job Skills for FREE!

mylifeiguess.com — Upgrading your job skills and learning something new is always a great idea. With our current reality, taking advantage of free skills training is something that everyone can benefit from.
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10 Tips for Getting Rehired After the Lockdown

10 Tips for Getting Rehired After the Lockdown

Your Money Geek — Millions of people are currently unemployed, thanks to the global pandemic. While many keep talking about life returning to normal once this over, things may never go back to how they were - especially when it comes to the job market. No one knows what will happen next or what the long-term effects will be....
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Feeling Bored at Work? Here Are 10 Productive Things To Do

Feeling Bored at Work? Here Are 10 Productive Things To Do

Your Money Geek — It's not uncommon to feel bored at work. Most of us fall into a routine where one day blends into the next. Whether you are working from home during this time or not, doing the same thing day after day can be boring after a while.
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What Should I Do With My Life? How to Live Your Life to the Fullest - My Life, I Guess

What Should I Do With My Life? How to Live Your Life to the Fullest - My Life, I Guess

mylifeiguess.com — Finding your purpose, or what you “should” do with your life is not an easy task. It’s typically a long, dynamic journey that will change multiple times as your life changes, too.
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