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Act Your Age - Overcoming the Ageism Gap

by Trevor Calton

 Age shouldn’t matter, but let’s be honest, sometimes it does.

Whether you’re:

  • Too young to be taken seriously
  • Too old to be considered “nimble”
  • Or just feeling like you’re not the right age for the room...

You’ve probably felt it.

“Am I being passed over because of how o...

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How to Get 5 Interviews Per Week (or More!)

by Trevor Calton

 Let’s be honest.

If your job search strategy is just applying to online listings and hoping for the best, you’re going to burn out fast, and probably hear crickets.

Because the truth is the best opportunities often don’t get posted. And when they do, they’re flooded with competi...

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Think Like a Boss: How Hiring Really Works

by Trevor Calton

 Most job seekers believe that hiring starts with a job posting.

It doesn’t.

Hiring managers don’t wake up and say,

“Let me sort through 250 strangers today.”

Instead, they do what most of us would do, they start with who they know.

And that changes everything about how yo...

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You Are Not What You Eat

by Trevor Calton

 You’ve probably heard the saying, “You are what you eat.”

But when it comes to your career, here’s the truth:

You are what you do, consistently, over time.

Not what you studied. Not what your last job title was. Not what you say you want.

What you do is what builds your career...

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You Are "The Mechanic"

by Trevor Calton

 Most people approach the job search like this:

“I hope someone picks me.”

They list out their accomplishments. They tweak their resume. They cross their fingers and hope they get noticed.

But what if that’s the wrong approach?

What if instead of being the product, you were the...

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"What Do You Want to Be When You Grow Up?" #careerquestionfail

by Trevor Calton

One of the first questions we’re asked as kids is "What do you want to be when you grow up?"

Astronaut. Teacher. CEO. Firefighter.

The world teaches us early that we need a clean, simple answer. One box to check. One identity to stick with.

But here’s the problem...

Most people...

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Introducing “Career Building from the Inside Out”

by Trevor Calton

 If you’re like most people, no one ever taught you how to build a career on purpose.

You were probably told to:

  • Get good grades
  • Choose a major
  • Get a job
  • Hope it works out

But now you’re here. And something’s off.

Maybe you feel stuck. Maybe you’ve changed. Maybe you’re ...

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