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Jennifer Nelson

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Jennifer Nelson is a Florida-based writer who also writes for MSNBC, FOXnews and AARP.

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Beware of 'Working Interviews' for Jobs

A quick demonstration of your skills is one thing, but an assignment that takes hours — or days — to complete crosses the line into exploitation
April 3, 2024
A kid dressed as an astronaut, dreaming about his future career. Next Avenue

The Road Not Taken: Exploring Career Regret

Grappling with deep-seated feelings about the career path not taken? Here’s how to handle childhood career regret
February 28, 2024
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Beyond Glass Ceilings: Advice for Female Entrepreneurs

Embrace your uniqueness, develop a standout brand, have a crystal-clear value proposition and reject rejection
February 7, 2024
An employee and her manager during a stay interview at work. Next Avenue

Want to Remain at Your Company? Ask for a Stay Interview

Performance reviews are how managers say what the company wants from you; stay interviews let you say what you want from the company
January 26, 2024
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Building a Change Team

How entrepreneurs engage their staff leaders to help enterprises embrace the new and let go of the old
November 15, 2023
A woman sitting down at home looking stressed. Next Avenue

Battling Job Insecurity and Workplace Anxiety? How to Cope

Begin by envisioning your ideal future — the industry, employer, job title, responsibilities or salary you want
October 31, 2023
A business entrepreneur working late at night. Next Avenue, work life balance.

How to Run Your Business and Have a Life, Too

Tips from successful small-business owners on balancing working hours and leisure time
August 30, 2023
A woman recording herself and her small business for social media. Next Avenue, social media marketing, strategy

How to Develop a Successful Social Media Strategy

Humanize your brand rather than focus on your product; find a wise mentor who can help you avoid common mistakes
June 19, 2023
A young person caring for their mother. Next Avenue

Are You Your Mother’s Keeper?

More parents in need of long-term care are turning to their children for help
June 15, 2023
A person looking for a job online. Next Avenue

Job Hunting in Uncertain Times

9 ways to stand out as the best candidate when companies are hiring in a lay-off-centric economy
May 10, 2023
A woman working on her loved one's finances. Next Avenue, emergency financial file

Why You Need an Emergency Financial File

Systematically sharing information about family finances can help your survivors find assets, access accounts and pay bills after you are gone
March 3, 2023
A business mentor helping a younger worker. Next Avenue

Business Tips for a Changing World

Experienced business leaders share some ideas on how newcomers can navigate the “new normal” economy
February 27, 2023
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