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Hi Contessas,
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As the year creeps to an end, you might ask yourself, "What am I doing with my life?"
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Like a birthday, the ending of a calendar year begs us to look back at our highs and our lowsβand use them to reevaluate our next steps.
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This week, we're sharing 15 easy tips to help you "figure it all out" and take a breath before jumping headfirst into 2024!
In todayβs newsletter:
- βββTips to determine your next career moveβ
- βββHow to ditch busyness and replace it with effectivenessβ
- βββCreative LinkedIn summaries to attract your next bossβ
Until next time,
Lauren and the Career Contessa team
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