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Manage Your Online Identity... The Internet is Forever

by Trevor Calton

Like it or not, your online presence is your real first impression.

Before someone hires you, refers you, or even replies to your email, they Google you.

And what they find shapes what they believe.

So the question isn’t if you have an online identity. It’s whether you’re in con...

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Personality Goes a Long Way

by Trevor Calton

 You might think your resume, your degree, or your skills are what get you noticed. But in reality, it’s your personality that makes people remember you.

It’s how you show up, your energy, your humor, your curiosity, that turns a brief interaction into a lasting connection.

Why P...

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It's Not What You Know OR Who You Know...

by Trevor Calton

 Most people were taught:

“It’s not what you know, it’s who you know.”

But in today’s world, that’s not enough.

You can know a hundred people. Have coffee with decision-makers. Follow every hiring manager on LinkedIn.

But if they don’t know who you are, what you do, or what...

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Be Your Genuine Authentic Self

by Trevor Calton

 If you’ve ever felt like you have to act a certain way to get hired or promoted, you’re not alone.

We’ve all been told:

  • “Be professional.”
  • “Present yourself the right way.”
  • “Read the room.”

But somewhere along the way, a lot of people take that to mean:

“Don’t be yoursel...

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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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"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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Career Building from the Inside Out 

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