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Bullet Journal Basics and Ideas for Quick Note-Taking

If you need a reliable system for fast note-taking, a Bullet Journal is up to the job. It gives you a good framework to begin with, but is not so inflexible that you can’t customize it. You can even turn your journal into the perfect productivity planner. In this cheat sheet, you'll learn the terms you'll need to know for bullet journaling, symbols, signifier ideas, starter tags, and collection ideas.

Apr 15, 2026 8 min read Premium

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Self Improvement Cheat Sheet Bundle

Whether you're trying to land a job, save some money, or unlock creativity, we've got you covered with this self improvement bundle. Personal development never stops. We always have room to improve ourselves, learn from others, pick up new life skills, and achieve everything we can. To help you along that journey, we've put together this free bundle of cheat sheets themed around self improvement. Have a phone interview? Need to spice up your resume? Just want to be more creative? We've got you covered.

Apr 15, 2026 8 min read Premium

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2 Fastest and Largest Growing Careers Infographics

These infographics provide you with exactly what you need to plan your career for the next ten years. Get started by downloading them now. Pay and security are the top two concerns for those seeking a new career.  While there are thousands of jobs out there, not all careers are equal.  Entry level pay differs wildly from occupation to occupation.  Which jobs offer the fastest opportunity to progress, to rise in the ranks?  Which have the highest pay as you progress? The two infographics offer the reader more than lists of occupations.  With each infographic, you are given insight into: These are the infographics you need as you map out your career.  Get it right the first time.

Apr 15, 2026 8 min read Premium

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6 Specialty Careers Infographics

Not all jobs are for everyone. Some jobs require special skills or a special attitude to do the job. Do you have them? There is a wide range of specialty jobs.  That range includes anything from adrenaline drenched work as a fireman or policeman, to placing yourself in a gig economy, which can sometimes seem as scary as being an emergency medical technician, or EMT.  But if you like these, what are the advantages and disadvantages?  What is the median pay?  What level of education is required?  How far can you expect to progress within the occupation?  These infographics address these questions and more. These infographics are what you need to get the career you want.   And they give you some insights into what to expect.

Apr 15, 2026 8 min read Premium

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Negative Body Language: 7 Deadly Sins of Nonverbal Communication

Does body language matter when you speak in public? You'd better believe it! Does your body language display one of the 7 deadly sins of nonverbal communication?  This cheat sheet shows some ways speakers use “negative body language” to undermine their own credibility and influence. If you see your own behavior reflected here, it’s time to take stock and start using body language that helps rather than hurts your message!

Apr 15, 2026 8 min read Premium

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How to Calm Your Nerves Before Speaking

Want to be in “The Zone” when you speak - relaxed yet completely focused? Learn how to be a confident, calm, yet compelling speaker! We all admire people who can perform at peak efficiency—what some people call being in The Zone. That can sometimes be a tall order in speeches and presentations, when we’re often self-conscious and nervous.  Here’s a way to reach a “productive level of relaxation” when you’re about to speak.  Best of all, you can achieve this desirable state if you only have 5 minutes to spare. Practice this exercise until you can do it easily at a moment’s notice, because that’s when you’ll need it most!

Apr 15, 2026 8 min read Premium

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5 Rules for Succeeding with PowerPoint

Learn the 5 rules to follow for giving a dynamic and influential PowerPoint presentation. These rules will help you accomplish two crucial components of a presentation: Take control of your PowerPoint presentation by utilizing this cheat sheet!

Apr 15, 2026 8 min read Premium

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The GIMME - A Script to Finally Get that Raise You Want

Wouldn’t it be great if there were just a script for asking for a raise? Oh yeah, Career Contessa made one. The GIMME is a 5-step process that covers everything from how you open the conversation to how you end it in style. It looks something like this: By hitting each step as you talk, you’ll make a clear case for why you deserve more money, and you’ll provide your boss with a clear idea of what value you bring to the team. It’s a perfect sell—one that’s a win-win for both of you.

Apr 15, 2026 8 min read Premium

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How to Launch a Job Search in 24 Hours

Job hunting is hard, especially if you haven't done it in years. In fact, in most of us, it inspires an impending sense of dread and doom. But, the hardest part is actually just getting started. Whether you're dreading revising your dated resume, unsure what to do with LinkedIn, or you just need to know that what you're doing is the right move, it's not easy. That's why Career Contessa Mentor and professional career coach, Alyson Garrido, weighed in on what she recommends you do long before you sit down to write a cover letter. This 10-step checklist will help you dust yourself off, shake things up, and just generally own the process. Use it to get all your essentials in order.

Apr 15, 2026 8 min read Premium

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50 Most Common Job Interview Questions

Need help preparing for your interview? Strong interview skills make a huge difference when you're searching for a job. Regardless of when you had your last interview, it never hurts to brush up on those skills and prepare yourself for some common questions a hiring manager might ask you. Career site Glassdoor believes one of the best ways for job seekers to get ready for an interview is to practice their responses to any questions that may be asked. Glassdoor analyzed thousands of interview reviews and compiled a list of the 50 most common questions asked in interviews. Prepare for your upcoming interview by knowing how you'd respond to these questions.

Apr 15, 2026 8 min read Premium

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12 Months to a Better Career

A quick visual checklist to help you achieve a better career! Use this checklist to create small changes every month of the year.

Apr 15, 2026 8 min read Premium

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10 Fast and Effective Ways to Overcome Stage Fright

Learning to love speaking in public may seem like a distant goal. But it’s actually closer than you think. As a first step, remind yourself that the topic you’re passionate about is most likely of interest to listeners. And they are listening, not thinking about you and your nerves (or even your speaking skills). Here are 10 “quick fixes” that you can use for even more practical approaches when stage fright comes to call.

Apr 15, 2026 8 min read Premium

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5 Ways to Recover from a Brain Freeze

No one is perfect when it comes to public speaking. The key to great speaking isn’t avoiding a brain freeze altogether, it’s what you do to recover. Here are five approaches to get back on solid ground when an all-too-human error occurs.

Apr 15, 2026 8 min read Premium

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The Body Language Rules: 12 Ways to Be a More Powerful Speaker

Does body language matter when you speak in public? You'd better believe it! The nature of the audience, the speaking situation, your purpose...even the emotional context of an event matter greatly. Yet you must also control that most critical of public speaking components: your body language. Accomplish this task by learning 12 powerful ways you can use nonverbal communication to be a more credible and dynamic speaker in the minds of your audience. This cheat sheet will show you how to boost your influence through your nonverbal communication.

Apr 15, 2026 8 min read Premium

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Completely Confident Career Change - A Cheat Sheet For A Fear Free Career Change in 5 Easy Questions

Is fear what's holding you back from making your career change? You don't have to stay stuck in work you don't want to do because you're afraid. Career change can be terrifying. It's fear that keeps you stuck more than anything else. Grab this Cheat Sheet so you can: The next steps don't have to be scary or mysterious. Get out of the dark and take control of your career change.

Apr 15, 2026 8 min read Premium