By Lauren | July 26, 2016 | 0 Comment
As someone who is still considered new to my career and field, I wish I had someone who would’ve told me how important the below actually is from day one. That’s why I created this post in hopes to stop some people from learning the hard way. 1. Never stop learning Once you walk across that […]
Continue ReadingBy Lauren | May 30, 2016 | 0 Comment
As someone who works a full-time job, on top of the freelance work I do, I have to be “picky” on the projects I take on. I’ve always felt that if I’m going to be working outside of my 9-5, I have to love what I’m doing, so that’s the mindset I go into new […]
Continue ReadingBy Lauren | May 24, 2016 | 0 Comment
SEO = Search Engine Optimization Everyone has a different stance on how to properly optimize their websites and content to win over Google’s heart and appear in the top search results. I myself have taken full-blown classes that cost hundred of dollars at a top university to try and learn how to crack the code. […]
Continue ReadingBy Lauren | April 18, 2016 | 0 Comment
Life is filled with rejection. … okay, that’s quite possibly the most depressing line I’ve ever opened a blog post with, but, it’s true. Rejection is everywhere, from not getting chosen first in gym class as a kid, to not getting a callback for that dream job you were hoping to land, and it can […]
Continue ReadingBy Lauren | March 28, 2016 | 0 Comment
You may hate them while you’re in them, or they may be the best jobs of your life, but we’ve all done our time in different part-time jobs growing up. At the time, I probably didn’t realize how valuable the experience that I was gaining was, but now I thank all my part-time jobs for all […]
Continue ReadingBy Lauren | February 22, 2016 | 0 Comment
Some people are okay with settling—they’re okay with spending years in a job without being promoted, or challenged. Some people want to just go to work and go home, and don’t care whether or not they are learning or growing in their career. That’s okay for some people, but in this day-in-age, it’s rare to […]
Continue ReadingBy Lauren | December 23, 2015 | 0 Comment
Earlier this year I got an email that I was extremely excited about—I had applied to be a contributor for a well-known blog, and they had gotten back to me saying I had made the cut! I was thrilled to be able to land an opportunity that would help my writing be seen by thousands […]
Continue ReadingBy Lauren | November 16, 2015 | 0 Comment
Social media takeovers are becoming a more and more common thing in the online world and I personally love them. I’ve watched celebrities take over Snapchat, Twitter, Instagram and Periscope accounts for brands and I think it’s a great way to increase engagement and give fans an inside look that they probably have never seen or experienced […]
Continue ReadingBy Lauren | October 20, 2015 | 0 Comment
When employers think of work culture, the dated ones think that a decent salary, good benefits, and vacation days is what will satisfy their employees and make them want to stay. The few employers that are up with the times, realize that gone are the days that these things are the most important to […]
Continue ReadingBy Lauren | October 5, 2015 | 0 Comment
Thinking about rebranding? A few months ago I rebranded my travel blog. I went from being “Wanderlust” to “Twirl The Globe,” and during the process I learned a lot. There are so many things you may not even think about until you’re going through the change—but here are some things to ask yourself in order […]
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