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Titus Creek culvert project to close Broad St.

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Titus Creek culvert project to close Broad St.

Kellen Quigley

July 8, 2025

SALAMANCA — A section of Broad Street in the city of Salamanca is to close between Hancock and Swan streets for the state Department of Transportation...

Improving yourself without climbing the corporate ladder

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Improving yourself without climbing the corporate ladder

Eric Titner

Mar 12, 2019

Many of us who enter the workforce come strapped with a host of preconceived notions about how our career journeys will ultimately pan out—the steps w...

Getting ahead: planning your retirement in your 20s

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Getting ahead: planning your retirement in your 20s

Eric Titner

Feb 26, 2019

Have you ever heard the old saying that it’s never too early to start planning for the future? If so, you may have decided to ignore it, or just worry...

10 in-demand skills you need to get hired—fast

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10 in-demand skills you need to get hired—fast

Kate Lopaze

Feb 21, 2019

If you feel like your job hunt is floundering or you find yourself in a position where you need to find a new job ASAP, one of the best things you can...

Eight things super-powerful women never do

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Eight things super-powerful women never do

Kate Lopaze

Feb 20, 2019

Everyone could benefit from a little more power and confidence in the workplace, but studies have shown that women in particular tend to be more hesit...

How to be a good mentor

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How to be a good mentor

Eric Titner

Feb 06, 2019

Those of us who have had the opportunity to have a good professional mentor as we travel through our career paths are well aware of the value they bri...

How to get your finances in order if you’re about to be fired

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How to get your finances in order if you’re about to be fired

Michael Hoon

Jan 30, 2019

Sometimes you see the warning signs coming—you got a bad performance review, or your coworkers are being laid off left and right. Whether it’s the bus...

How to deal with coming to a career crossroads

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How to deal with coming to a career crossroads

Kate Lopaze

Jan 24, 2019

In pop culture, we picture midlife crises in a very specific way. The man who buys the Ferrari. The woman who goes on a soul-searching trip with lots ...

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How to update your LinkedIn profile for 2019

Kate Lopaze

Jan 09, 2019

Whether you have a New Year’s resolution to boost your network or you are gearing up for a job search, sprucing up your LinkedIn profile is a great wa...

Why “follow your passion” is bad advice

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Why “follow your passion” is bad advice

Kate Lopaze

Jan 07, 2019

“Do what you love”… that’s the dream, right? Everyone fantasizes at some point about quitting their day job and going full-time after something they a...

How to write a salary increase request letter (with examples)

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How to write a salary increase request letter (with examples)

Kate Lopaze

Dec 20, 2018

You’ve been plugging along at your job, picking up responsibilities, and rocking it for a while now—and even if you don’t have an annual review coming...

Are you being paid a fair salary?

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Are you being paid a fair salary?

Eric Titner

Dec 18, 2018

Here’s a question that will inevitably come up at some point (or several points) during your professional journey: Am I being paid what I’m worth? It’...

Should you search for a job during the holiday season?

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Should you search for a job during the holiday season?

Kate Lopaze

Dec 10, 2018

As the end of the year approaches, it gets easier to justify not doing things until later. “I’m awfully busy right now. I’ll start my diet/gym routine...

7 New Year’s resolutions for career-oriented parents

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7 New Year’s resolutions for career-oriented parents

Michael Hoon

Dec 07, 2018

Do you fall prey to the New Year’s resolution rollercoaster? In winter, most of us decide I will do better . By springtime, you already feel like a fa...

How to negotiate maternity leave with your employer

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How to negotiate maternity leave with your employer

Kate Lopaze

Nov 19, 2018

Whether you’re pregnant or merely thinking about expanding your family, it’s important to know how to address the issue with your employer. We know it...

How to handle anxiety and stress in the workplace

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How to handle anxiety and stress in the workplace

Eric Titner

Nov 12, 2018

The world of work offers many challenges. We get to learn more about our passions and interests, as well as our strengths and areas for improvement, a...

Real Talk: Is grad school worth it?

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Real Talk: Is grad school worth it?

Michael Hoon

Nov 05, 2018

It comes with a high price tag and time commitment, but lots of jobs seem to want a degree beyond a bachelor’s or associate’s. So, is grad school wort...

How to get your financial life in order before the new year

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How to get your financial life in order before the new year

Eric Titner

Oct 29, 2018

Are you finally ready to get your financial health in better shape? If so, then you’re thinking wisely, because it’s never too soon to start taking yo...

Should you accept a counteroffer or leave your job?

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Should you accept a counteroffer or leave your job?

Kate Lopaze

Sep 25, 2018

So, you’re about to hand in your resignation letter to your (soon-to-be-ex) boss. You’ve done all the thinking you need to do about your exit, right? ...

7 things successful people do over the weekend

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7 things successful people do over the weekend

Michael Hoon

Sep 21, 2018

Perhaps you picture financially successful people jetting off to Ibiza for the weekend. Or maybe the truly accomplished spend their free time writing ...

Is your social media hurting your job hunt?

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Is your social media hurting your job hunt?

Michael Hoon

Sep 18, 2018

If you were asked to describe your college experience at a job interview, you wouldn’t tell the hiring manager you lived for the weekends and were pre...