Professional Development/Career Advice
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My Journey to Learning Spanish: A New Year Resolution
I’ve decided to begin learning a new language in the new year. When I was homeschooled, my mom did her best to teach us Spanish, but that effort was in vain. I don’t remember the teacher’s name in the video, but he always wore a loose dress shirt, a tie, and a mustache. When I…
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Passion for Healthcare: A Personal Journey
I’ve been studying for my healthcare data analytics certification through the American Health Information Management Association for over a year. I wish I knew how many months I have been studying, but it has been over a year. I finished my second bachelor’s about a year and a half ago. After a few months off,…
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Finding Meaningful Careers for Autistic Individuals
I keep seeing news stories regarding how Generation Z chooses the trades over a traditional four-year degree. I wish there was more emphasis on helping those with autism find meaningful employment and young people find jobs that align with their gifts and passions. Let’s go back to my senior year of high school when I…
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Employment Adventures
It’s been almost two months since I started my current job. This job has many of the qualities that I was looking for in a new position. I wanted to have my own space so that I could decompress if needed. I also wanted there to be clear performance metrics that I could ensure I…
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Data, data everywhere
I’ve been thinking about what makes a person pick a career. My journey to picking a job started when I was a child. I was very aware of my parents’ careers growing up. I knew my dad was a software engineer, and I knew my mom was a nurse. Sitting in front of a computer…
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Interviewing
As college graduates venture into the corporate world, many for the first time, I’ve been reflecting on my own interview experiences. I can’t remember the first time I interviewed for a job after college. I do remember going on what seemed to be endless interviews. One memory that sticks with me is being over twenty…
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New Adventures
New adventures are always around the corner. I’ve spent the past year learning everything I can for a new career, moved out of the childhood home, and started a new relationship. Preparing for a new career has been a complex and tiring process. One part of that journey is about to come to an end.…
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My First Grown-Up Job
I recently had my first professional review after being at my current job for a year. This was a new experience for me and I’d like to give a few tips that I’ve discovered having gone through the process recently. Understanding the performance metrics is key. When I was hired, I immediately asked for a…
Living on the Spectrum 