Category: New Pros

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Happy Tax Day! A Breakdown the Home Office Deduction for Remote Workers

Happy Tax Day! It’s now July 15th, the 2020 Tax Day in the U.S. With the increase of coronavirus-related layoffs and growing unemployment, many people are pivoting to entrepreneurship, freelancing, or working remotely to stay afloat financially. The pandemic led to Tax Day being pushed back on a federal level...
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How to Secure Pro Bono Talent for Your Next Initiative

Securing dedicated and loyal volunteers has always been a concern for initiative leaders working with limited budgets. Organizations that serve large populations can overwhelm a team that is small, but funding is often not available to hire more staff. Because of this, leaders spend a considerable amount of time finding...
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“Started From the Bottom…” Enjoying the Process As a New Professional

This article was originally published in partnership with  DigitalUndivided.com While volunteering as a college admissions coordinator for an after-school program in Chicago, I was frequently asked by the Executive Director to share my story.  Coming from a small town, I moved to the city for grad school and secured an internship at...
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Beyond Social Media: Protecting Your Brand Against Strategic Trolling

In the technology field, internet security is normally associated with creating firewalls, protection against viruses, and elite password verification all with the purpose of protecting your information.  With the popularity of social media platforms not going anywhere anytime soon, it's important to discuss a form of competitive sabatoge: strategic trolling....
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New Pro Series: 3 Annoyances to Stop Doing as a Leader

New Pros will be a series of blog posts targeting transitioning professionals entering the digital sphere. I welcome any specific questions those may have or concepts you would like me to go into in depth. Please feel free to contact me here for more advice and consultation. One significant character...