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Practice These Habits to Improve Your Career.

Work burnout is real and concerning. The juggling act of hybrid work is difficult because some of us are more efficient working from home, while others are more focused at…

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Don’t Have a Leadership Title? Not to Worry. You Can Still Think Like a Leader.

Job titles often aren’t a reflection of our true skills, knowledge, or potential. Many of us work way outside the scope of our current job description. Going above and beyond…

The Belief in DEIB Will Make Your Contribution Matter.

The expansion of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB) starts with you. Our globalized society has given us the chance to benefit from a diversity of thought, experience, and ideas.…

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The Rise of the Project Manager in 2023

Inflation, supply chain issues, the Great Resignation, and quiet quitting impacted the market in significant ways this past year. Project managers are in the center of righting the ship, creating…

5 Tips for Millennials To Rule the Workplace.

  The millennial generation is booming. And if you were born between 1980 and 2000, you represent over 28 percent of the U.S. population, clearly the largest share. You’re known…

Failed Math? So Did I.

I failed college algebra. Nearly failed finance. Then almost got kicked out of my MBA program for sinking my simulated company because of a tragic financial decision. However, I did…

The Days of Building the TPS Report are Over.

Do you remember that guy from the movie Office Space? You know, the coffee cup wielding, TPS report dude referred to as “Lumbergh.” Man, what a hideous co-worker and boss.…

Career Launch Stories Recap

We hope you’ve enjoyed reading about our international students’ individual journeys while they studied at UCI Extension.  Each of them share a unique perspective on the opportunities and impact that…

In Defense of Negative Employees

By Jeremy McCarthy “If you are negative, I will kill you.” A hospitality executive once told me that this playful stance on maintaining a positive attitude was his mantra with…