Levo League

Levo is a growing community of professional women seeking advice, inspiration, and the tools needed to succeed. [www.levo.com]

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"In 2018, I’m quitting social media. I know, me and everyone else, right? It may be true that quitting social media is pretty trendy these days, but this isn’t one of those ill-thought-out mic drops. This isn’t me randomly getting sick of my racist family member and their nonstop shares of fake news. It isn’t an emotional decision made after too much time spent online.⠀ ⠀ The truth is, this change has been a long time coming. I’ve been trying to cut back for some time. A few months back, I actually deleted 75 percent of my Facebook friends and started limiting how often I logged on. After that, I got on Instagram and deleted everyone I hadn’t talked to in real life in the last few months, aside from a few close friends I made online thanks to my writing. Then I quit Twitter entirely." - #MarySauer⠀ ⠀ Prepping for a social media hiatus? Read through this honest essay via the link in our bio. Do you plan on taking a social media break in 2018?⠀ ⠀ Share your thoughts with us!⠀ ⠀ #womenhelpingwomen #mentorship #tuesdaythoughts #tuesdaymorning #socialmedia #newyears #newyearresolutions https://www.instagram.com/p/Bc46QDKFNow/

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Best way to start the day! Image Credit @squaresayings #tuesdaymotivation #tuesdaymorning #tuesdayquote #womenempowerment #careergoals https://www.instagram.com/p/Bc4yUo0laBy/

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Wow! Have you ever shared your side hustle during a job interview? ⠀ ⠀ Question: Should I put my side hustle on my resume? I know it used to be frowned upon to say you were working on other projects outside of work, but now it could make you look entrepreneurial. Would it be worth talking about during the interview?⠀ ⠀ Answer: It is not uncommon for today’s workforce to have one (or a few) side “gigs” while working a more traditional job. From a passion endeavor to additional income, projects outside of work create the unique opportunity for you to take risks that you might not be comfortable taking with a more traditional job – organically expanding your career skills, and potentially making you a better employee because of it!⠀ ⠀ What do you think about this? Visit the link in our bio and share your comments below!⠀ ⠀ #askahiringmanager #jobinterview #careergoals #careertips #interviewtips #womenhelpingwomen #mentorship https://www.instagram.com/p/Bc3b3-Hlzas/

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"Ultimately, as admirable as Facebook’s disclosure is, it is only scratching the surface of what needs to be done when it comes to tackling harassment in the workplace. More companies need to develop comprehensive policies and commit to transparency and steadfast implementation. This, as far as I’m concerned, is the only way to begin to put a dent in these rampant issues" - @ludileiva It’s important to hold all spaces accountable when comes to safe spaces and tackling workplace harassment. Read through our brief on this via the link in our bio. ⠀ #womenhelpingwomen #stopharassment #mentorship #socialmedia #supportingwomen https://www.instagram.com/p/Bc2mXCalWi7/

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We have quite a few amazing jobs from ConnectPrep, VIPKid, and more this week. Tag an educator you know and spread the word. Just visit the link in our bio for the full list of remote opportunities.⠀ ⠀ #mondaymotivation #applyhere #jobgoals #careergoals #interviewtips #careerdreams #interviewgoals #careertips #womenhelpingwomen⠀ ⠀ https://www.instagram.com/p/Bc2VRH2F7Ng/

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Question - I have noticed in my current job hunt that more companies are requesting candidates meet for informal "get to know you sessions" before the proper interview.⠀ ⠀ In one instance the potential employer asked me out to coffee to meet informally. At this "coffee" he asked me all the standard interview questions, then asked me about my family, if I had children, if I was married, etc. Basically, all the questions you CAN'T ask in a formal interview.⠀ ⠀ How can I politely and professionally decline to answer these questions should they come up at this next meet and greet?⠀ ⠀ Head to the link in our bio for more insights on this situation. If this were you what would you do?⠀ ⠀ #careergoals #lifegoals #jobgoals #careertips #womenhelpingwomen #interviewtips⠀ ⠀ https://www.instagram.com/p/Bc0VICtl50d/

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"Oh, the side hustle. That one passion project that simultaneously inspires you and stresses you out at the same time. When you’re working on a side hustle amidst the other 37 things on your never-ending to-do list, it’s easy to spin into a flurry of self-doubt. Before you know it, you’re wondering, “Why am I even doing this?” “Should I be spending time on my other to-do’s instead?” “Is my work even any good?”" - #SamanthaCooper⠀ ⠀ If you find yourself questioning it all, read our 3 tips for eliminating self-doubt via the link in our bio.⠀ ⠀ #SundayMorning #NewYearsResoluion #SideHustles #SelfCareSunday #womenhelpingwomen #mentorship #lifegoals #freelancelife #careergoals⠀ ⠀ https://www.instagram.com/p/BczwcRfFm11/

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From our latest story, "I'm Going Home For the Holidays Without a Job—and It's Going To Be OK"⠀ ⠀ "I’ve always loved coming home for the holidays. I love my parents and my sister, I love my hometown, and like most people who move to the coasts to pursue a dream career, I always looked forward to a chance run-in with a former classmate at the grocery store or bowling alley. What am I up to, you ask? Just the usual, living life, somehow making a career in media work.⠀ ⠀ This year, I have a very different perspective on things. In October, I went from working as an editor at the website for a major magazine to being an underemployed freelancer. I’m not the first woman to find herself in this position, but the change was a huge blow to my sense of self that I haven’t totally recovered from.⠀ ⠀ I’m lucky—I have a loving, supportive family and the resources to survive a few lean months—but that hasn't stopped me from wondering whether I’ll be stepping off a plane to harsh judgment over my sudden professional precarity." - Meredith Clark⠀ ⠀ The pressure around holiday time can be felt in different ways for everyone. Read the rest of this often relatable story via the link in our bio.⠀ ⠀ #fridayfeeling #holidaylife #careergoals #womenhelpingwomen #freelancelife https://www.instagram.com/p/BcvUKydFUtO/

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"Self-esteem is a belief in your value. Confidence is a belief in your abilities. We can have one without the other and we often conflate the two when we're trying to manage our anxiety."⠀ ⠀ @dr__lauren Lauren always states the positive effortlessly. Read more of her jewels of wisdom via the link in our bio.⠀ ⠀ #motivationmonday #wisewomen #tiffanydufu #womenhelpingwomen #mentorship #careergoals #lifegoals https://www.instagram.com/p/Bcrvbb3F4S2/

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"Only 23% of Black women surveyed said that their managers helped them navigate organizational politics, and 28% said their managers defended them or their work. Studies by @Catalyst and @HarvardBusinessReview show that sponsorship is all but required for women’s advancement and is more important than mentoring. With the lack of advocacy, Black women have the lowest promotion rate, per the Women in the Workplace report, just 4.9% compared to 7.4% for white women, and the highest attrition rate, 18.2% versus 15.4%." as reported by Vonetta Young⠀ ⠀ Fighting against bias takes the work of everyone who cares and wants to see change. Find out more about this study and it's larger implication via the link in our bio.⠀ ⠀ #womenhelpingwomen #mentorship #blackwomen #supportwomen #workplacetips #careergoals #wednesdaywisdom https://www.instagram.com/p/BcqOvLRFzvT/

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"The jobs that will really see this will be with mortgage brokers, paralegals, accountants, back-office staff roles and jobs that involve physical labor. More cognitive and creative jobs such as doctors and lawyers will not see as much of an impact. Richer economies like the U.S. and Germany are also going to see a lot of jobs lost because they have invested more money in Artificial Intelligence.⠀ ⠀ However, it isn't all bad news as there will actually be more work (especially in healthcare and 20 million of those displaced workers will be able to easily transfer to other industries) as automation expands, but people will need to be well-equipped with digital skills and the more digital skills, the higher the wages. According to a new report from Brookings, the average annual wage for workers in high-level digital occupations was $72,896 in 2016. For middle-level digital jobs it was $48,274 on average, and for low-level digital occupations, it was $30,393 on average."⠀ ⠀ Yikes! Dive deep into this insightful research via the link in our bio.⠀ ⠀ #womenhelpingwomen #mentorship #wednesdaywisdom #robotics #STEMwomen #careertips #careergoals #careernews https://www.instagram.com/p/BcpwO36lFaN/

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Yuck!⠀ ⠀ "Planning on taking a tea break this afternoon? You may want to think again. According to a new disgusting study by hygiene experts at Initial Washroom Hygiene boxes or tins of teabags in the average workplace have bacterial readings of 3,785. To give you some context a toilet has a reading around 220 which means your tea has 17 times more germs than a toilet seat. By the way, anything over 500 is considered to be high."⠀ ⠀ Not to be a buzzkill but this fact is a must read. Click for more gross yet informative details via the link in our bio.⠀ ⠀ #careergoals #factstonote #themoreyouknow #womenhelpingwomen #mentorship #officelife #worklife⠀ ⠀ https://www.instagram.com/p/BcnpXg5lzgr/

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Whew. Stories like these are pretty common. ⠀ ⠀ "To understand how I accrued $1 million in debt, you must first understand where I come from.⠀ ⠀ I am the daughter of Vietnamese immigrants who escaped to the U.S. after the war with literally nothing in their pockets. My father spent a year in an Indonesian refugee camp before starting over in a brand-new country. He worked tirelessly and provided for our family wonderfully for many years.⠀ ⠀ But then a few things simultaneously put a financial strain on my family. My dad’s health started to decline and after an urgent surgery, he was forced to cut back on his hours at work. At the same time, my parents put their life savings into a business that ultimately failed, and our house ended up foreclosed when we were only about 2 years from paying off the mortgage. This happened to be around the time of the economic crisis of 2008." - Karen Tran-Harding M.D.⠀ ⠀ Visit the link in bio for our full article. ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ #studentloandebt #studentloans #collegelife #medicalschool #careergoals #collegegoals #womenhelpingwomen #mentorship https://www.instagram.com/p/BcnFgiTlYqy/

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Question: I have noticed in my current job hunt that more companies are requesting candidates meet for informal "get to know you sessions" before the proper interview.⠀ ⠀ In one instance the potential employer asked me out to coffee to meet informally. At this "coffee" he asked me all the standard interview questions, then asked me about my family, if I had children, if I was married, etc. Basically, all the questions you CAN'T ask in a formal interview.⠀ ⠀ How can I politely and professionally decline to answer these questions should they come up at this next meet and greet?⠀ ⠀ Our hiring expert shares some advice on this via the link in our bio. What would you do in this situation?⠀ ⠀ #interviewready #careergoals #interviewtips #jobtips #careerready #interviewtips #womenhelpingwomen #askahiringexpert https://www.instagram.com/p/BclnP_5FoOw/

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With telecommuting increased 115% between 2005-2015 working remotely is now becoming the norm, even for new college grads. Remote.co compiled a list 7 fully remote, entry-level jobs, hiring now! Just visit the link in our bio for the rest of today's opportunities.⠀ ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ Happy job hunting!⠀ ⠀ #interviewready #motivationmonday #jobtips #careergoals #womenhelpingwomen https://www.instagram.com/p/BclE2pVlv6q/

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With telecommuting increased 115% between 2005-2015 working remotely is now becoming the norm, even for new college grads. Remote.co compiled a list 7 fully remote, entry-level jobs, hiring now! Just visit the link in our bio for the rest of today's opportunities.⠀ ⠀ Happy job hunting!⠀ ⠀ #interviewready #motivationmonday #jobtips #careergoals #womenhelpingwomen https://www.instagram.com/p/BclBkLQlRmT/

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"Self-esteem is a belief in your value. Confidence is a belief in your abilities. We can have one without the other and we often conflate the two when we're trying to manage our anxiety."⠀ ⠀ @tiffanydufu always states the positive effortlessly. Read more of her jewels of wisdom via the link in our bio.⠀ ⠀ #motivationmonday #wisewomen #tiffanydufu #womenhelpingwomen #mentorship #careergoals #lifegoals ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ https://buff.ly/2kVhyRZ https://www.instagram.com/p/BckfxOVlJYG/