Career Development
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LinkedIn Live Is Changing: How to Livestream on LinkedIn in 2026
LinkedIn Live will require all broadcasts to be scheduled in advance starting June 22, 2026. According to LinkedIn Help, spontaneous livestreams won’t be possible; schedule events first. Events can still be scheduled shortly before going live if needed. Leverage LinkedIn Live to enhance organizational visibility, credibility, and community engagement. At Great Careers Network, we use…
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Pronouns on LinkedIn: Respect, Professionalism, Inclusion, and Proper Profile Etiquette
LinkedIn is a professional platform, and I am going to share my two cents as an ally to the LGBTQ+ community. Every section of a LinkedIn profile serves a purpose: And then there is the Pronoun field. The Pronoun field is not a branding opportunity. It is not a marketing slogan. It is not a…
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LinkedIn Analytics: Stop Guessing & Start Checking Your Numbers
LinkedIn is not just a place to post, connect, and hope someone notices. It is a professional database, visibility engine, networking platform, and content distribution tool. If you are using LinkedIn for a job search, business development, nonprofit visibility, speaking opportunities, recruiting, or thought leadership, your analytics tell you whether your activity is working. LinkedIn…
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Networking is Not Dead. It Has Evolved and Includes LinkedIn.
Despite the rise of AI-generated resumes and automated applications, real human connections still create the most valuable opportunities. No matter your role – job seeker, entrepreneur, employed professional, veteran, or student – networking remains essential for career and business growth. However, networking has changed, even in just the past few years. The modern networking strategy…
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Looking for a New Job? Start with Clarity Before You Optimize Your LinkedIn Profile
If you’re feeling frustrated or unsettled in your career or are out of work, you might feel compelled to quickly update and optimize your LinkedIn profile. You dive in, update your resume, give your (likely neglected) LinkedIn profile some love, scan job boards, and start applying for jobs. On the surface, it feels productive. You’re…
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Teen STEM Careers & Career Readiness: Explore Now, Decide Later
Being 16 does not require having a detailed life plan. What matters more is learning how to explore wisely, build skills, and create options. If you are even a little curious about science, technology, engineering, or math, now is a smart time to start paying attention. STEM careers are expanding rapidly. Fields like artificial intelligence,…
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Equal Pay for Women: Salary Transparency & Fair Pay Strategies
Equal pay isn’t just an HR topic; it’s a pressing business, social, and human issue. Here’s a candid Q&A on pay equity, salary transparency, and why addressing fair pay is urgent for everyone. Equal pay is often discussed as an HR issue, a policy issue, or a women’s issue. It is all three, but it…
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How to Prepare for a Career Fair
Career fairs can open doors at any age and career stage. Whether you are a student attending your first event, a professional exploring new opportunities, someone re-entering the workforce, or considering a career pivot, a career fair can be a smart place to build connections, gather information, and uncover opportunities. Too many people attend career…
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How to Find a Mentor on LinkedIn (Mentoring vs. Reverse Mentoring Explained)
What Is Mentoring? Mentoring is a professional relationship in which a more experienced individual supports the growth and development of a less experienced individual. Mentoring involves sharing experience, perspective, and guidance for long-term development. In practice, mentoring helps you: What Is Reverse Mentoring? Reverse mentoring flips the model, when a less experienced professional provides insight…
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What Bad Networking Teaches Us About Using AI in Your Job Search
Imagine you’re at a networking event, trying to have a simple conversation. You ask a question. The other person answers, but never really addresses it. They ramble and miss your question. They miss what you were actually asking. They keep talking long after the topic drifts. At some point, you realize you’re doing extra work…
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LinkedIn Is a Strategic Advantage for Entrepreneurs
Entrepreneurs, solopreneurs, and small business owners often wonder: Do I need a LinkedIn profile or company page? The answer has shifted. It’s no longer optional; it’s strategic. In today’s digital-first environment, people are researching you before they ever speak to you. Your LinkedIn profile is now your business card, website, and credibility check. If you…
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Life Sciences Beyond the Lab: Careers in Biotech and Pharma for STEM Students
STEM students charting career paths in Greater Philadelphia enjoy a strong advantage. The region, encompassing southeastern Pennsylvania, southern New Jersey, and Delaware, is a premier center of biotechnology and pharmaceutical research in the United States. Breakthroughs in cell and gene therapy have thrived at Philadelphia’s academic and clinical research centers. The area has earned the…
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A Parent Guide to Teen Summer Jobs
Summer jobs and internships are often a teenager’s first introduction to the professional world. For teens, they build confidence, responsibility, and early career awareness. For employers, hiring teens can provide motivated seasonal help while investing in the future workforce. If you’re a teen seeking work or an employer hiring, preparing, recruiting, and setting clear expectations…
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Is Your LinkedIn Profile Bee-u-ti-ful? 🐝
If your LinkedIn profile were a beehive, would it be thriving with activity… or quietly collecting dust in the corner of the garden? Today’s professional world is a lot like a buzzing ecosystem. Recruiters, employers, clients, collaborators, and community members are all flying around searching for the right flowers to land on. Your LinkedIn profile…
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Longtime Voiceover Host Reflects on Three Decades at QVC
While she may not have originally planned on a decades-long voiceover career, original QVC host Ellen Langas‘ voice has since become a network cornerstone, writes Gina Lizzo for Main Line Today. Langas serves as the voice of West Chester-based QVC’s order line. She guides customers through the ordering process, recording full sentences or just a…
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Career Readiness Symposium & Summer Camp for Teens
Last week, I attended the 35th Annual Career and Technical Education (CTE) Celebration and Career Readiness Symposium at Hershey Lodge and Convention Center in Hershey, Pennsylvania. The event’s central theme was clear: strong CTE pathways are essential for student success and the future workforce. My interest in this event stems from my experience as a…
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Early Millionaires Business Breakfast: Who Brings a Band to Breakfast?
The recent Wake Up Winning Again Business Breakfast delivered exactly what it promised—an exclusive, invitation-driven experience for established business owners. Attendees were ready to move beyond B2C and into the world of commercial contracts. From the moment guests arrived at a secret Montgomery County location, the tone was set for high-level connection. Early millionaires, corporate…
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How Big of a Raise Can You Expect in 2026?
Everyone wants a pay raise, but what can you realistically expect to get heading into 2026? The short answer is, “it depends.” However, if you’re looking for clues, a great place to start is exploring projected merit increase budgets for the year ahead. New research from Pave, a compensation intelligence platform that collects real-time pay…
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