Julia Rock @thejuliarock Twitter profile

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Julia Rock

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Decided I’m going to start this! If you’re a leader (or an aspiring one), would love for you to join the list here: We can make better organizations by developing better leaders.

Julia Rock

@thejuliarock

12 days

I really want to create an email list and community specifically for leaders and aspiring leaders. Leaders are the lifeblood of any organization, and I want to share more potent, actionable content for those who want to create greater impact in their roles.

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Julia Rock

@thejuliarock

2 years

If you're working on your resume tonight before applying to jobs this week, this is your reminder to remove passive language like "Responsible for" or "Duties Included". Opt for more POWERFUL action verbs. Need examples?

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@thejuliarock

3 years

There will be a lot of posts soon with people sharing how much they achieved in 2020, in the midst of a global pandemic, etc. But in case someone needs to hear this, I’m here to tell you that just making it to Dec 2020 is an achievement. That alone will be something to celebrate.

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2 years

Instead of saying "Responsible for leading...", try starting with "Directed", "Managed" or "Spearheaded"

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2 years

If you're responsible for starting something, you can use words like "launched", "pioneered", or "implemented".

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2 years

Instead of "Duties included writing..." start your bullet point with "Authored" or "Documented"

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@thejuliarock

2 years

Don’t allow people to put you in a career box. You are allowed to pivot. Your career interests can change. Your priorities can shift. You don’t have to stay where you were, or even where you are now. You are allowed to change and grow.

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@thejuliarock

4 years

For the Black women job-seekers on the TL, here’s a thread of articles I’ve written to help us lock down the careers we want, secure our corporate bags, and start making a name for ourselves at work immediately. So grab your Sunday morning coffee and check it out! 👇🏾👇🏾

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@thejuliarock

1 year

My dad made Cream of Wheat for breakfast this morning! It still tastes as good as when he made it when I was a kid 😋 Any other Cream of Wheat lovers out there??

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@thejuliarock

2 years

It’s hard to focus on moving ahead in your career, defining your personal brand, finding opportunities, etc when you are mentally stretched, anxious, or unwell. We talk so much about leveling up and getting to the bags, but mental wellness needs to be where we start.

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@thejuliarock

2 years

Your 9-5 can be a training ground that can set you up nicely for your entrepreneurial ventures. You’re essentially getting paid to learn all the things you need to run your own business. It’s all about perspective.

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@thejuliarock

3 months

@Phil_Lewis_ Who do we need to pull up on? I just want to talk because all he did was share his joy about libraries and library workers, and somehow STILL encountered hate.

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@thejuliarock

2 years

If you've got an interview coming up, be sure to ask good questions! Questions allow you to learn more about the company, culture and values, and determine if they are truly a fit for you. It also shows your interest in them! Here are some examples of questions to ask:

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@thejuliarock

8 months

I don’t know who needs to hear this, but outright lying on your resume is not a flex. Everyone is so obsessed with getting this magical $100k job offer, but THEN WHAT? If you don’t know anything, how do you plan to actually perform the job?

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2 years

Don’t humble yourself out of opportunities. You have expertise and skills that you need to speak up about to get the career and/or business opportunities you want. You have delivered results no one else can. Talk about it and show your receipts!

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@thejuliarock

2 years

In 2022, go after the salary you want. Don’t play small with your coins.

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@thejuliarock

4 months

You know how badly you have to be treated in your workplace to see this as your only option? Father God. My prayers are with her family. The hell so many of us Black women go through at work is truly unspeakable.

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@Phil_Lewis_

4 months

Dr. Antoinette Candia-Bailey, vice president of Student Affairs at Lincoln University-Missouri, reportedly died by suicide from “bullying and severe mistreatment” in her role University President John Moseley is now facing calls to resign

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@thejuliarock

2 years

Stress is a killer, guys. Don’t let these jobs stress or burn you out. You should do your best at work, of course. But you are not a machine. You can’t work at 1000% indefinitely. Prioritize your health and create the balance you personally need.

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@thejuliarock

6 years

Everybody wants to be Black, but not deal with the nuisance of ACTUAL blackness. They think we’re a costume.

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6 years

White Instagram models are pretending to be black and people are not here for it

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@thejuliarock

3 years

Just b/c people are single with no kids, doesn’t mean that they should be work horses at their jobs or unable to get flexibility the way parents do. “Well you don’t have any responsibilities.” Does that mean people want to work all the time? Are “responsibilities” only families?

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5 months

So you want a new job in 2024, eh? Here are some things to do now: 1. Get clear on what you actually WANT to do. What work do you find interesting? What skills do you enjoy using? 2. Get clear on your career values. What is important to you for both your job and where you work?

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@thejuliarock

4 years

NOW do y’all understand why Black women are exhausted when everyone talks about feminism, solidarity and banding together? The ink isn’t even dry on the praise Black women received for driving this election and here comes Eva Longoria trying to make it about Latinas. I’m tired.

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@thejuliarock

2 years

@LindseyCreated That man is in LOVE in real life 😭

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@thejuliarock

5 years

Listen y’all. There is nothing wrong with deciding not to be an entrepreneur. I repeat, THERE IS NOTHING WRONG WITH NOT BEING AN ENTREPRENEUR.

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@thejuliarock

2 years

This is your friendly reminder to apply for the job already. You don’t need to have every last one of the qualifications. I promise you the hiring manager doesn’t have all the skills they should technically have either. So just hit apply!

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@thejuliarock

26 days

@Phil_Lewis_ Ummm what? Her speech was somehow going to make the environment unsafe for everyone else?

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@thejuliarock

3 years

I don’t care what anyone says, DIY only gets you to a certain level of success. At some point, you’ve got to make investments, seek guidance, obtain additional help to get to that next level.

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@thejuliarock

3 years

@ScottieBeam How did Twizzlers and Milky Way make it this far to begin with? I have many questions.

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@thejuliarock

3 years

I know we’re all in a race to be successful and have 6-figure, 7-figure, 8-figure years. But do we have to monetize every single thing we do? Every platform? Get your bags of course, but there is so much pressure to monetize everything. Do people do anything they enjoy anymore?

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@thejuliarock

6 years

@Oloni An ex of mine cheated, and told me the reason he cheated was that she was gay and he was trying to turn her straight. Absolute nonsense.

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@thejuliarock

5 months

@NinjaKitchen We love to see this!

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@thejuliarock

2 years

Use your network y’all. Ask for help. Putting it all in your own shoulders when it’s not really necessary is hustling backwards. Let people open doors for you!!

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@thejuliarock

2 years

Companies really need to stop with the 400-interview process. What exactly are you learning that’s earth-shattering after the second-round interview?? How do y’all have so much time to do this many interviews?!

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@thejuliarock

2 years

I love how everyone talks about creating a sense of belonging and feeling connected as reason to come back to offices. Meanwhile, many people felt excluded and isolated in their workplaces, so why would they be excited to go back? Everyone’s workplace experience is not the same.

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@thejuliarock

4 years

Hello hi. You don’t need to have 100%, or even 90% of the qualifications for that position. Stop agonizing, and just apply already.

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@thejuliarock

3 years

Please please don’t let social media to convince you to quit your job before you are ready. Someone else’s leap of faith or YOLO moment is not yours. Please do what is best for you and your life situation. Corporate jobs may not be for everyone, but they may be for YOU right now.

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@thejuliarock

1 year

One thing I want to talk about more in 2023 is career advancement, progression, & balance. There is a lot of talk about how to get the job, how to get the 6 figure role. But what happens after you get hired? How do you advance? How do you avoid burnout? Will dial up that content.

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@thejuliarock

3 years

@Eniolasupo My momma always says that a setback is a setup for a comeback! Take the time you need to regroup, and you can take the bar exam with even more confidence next go around. A win is a win, no matter when it happens!

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@thejuliarock

2 years

I really want to do a Twitter Spaces for managers: Why Your Leadership is Turning Off Your Employees.

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@thejuliarock

2 years

If you didn’t secure the new job you wanted in the first half of 2022, there’s still the second half to go! Don’t give up on your job search just yet. Keep pushing.

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@thejuliarock

11 months

Everything doesn’t have to be posted on the internet. Enjoy life offline.

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@thejuliarock

4 years

Black women: You belong in all the rooms. You deserve all the things.

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@thejuliarock

7 years

@deray Cops murder black people with no regard for their lives, white mass murderers get their day in court, but somehow it’s on black people again

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@thejuliarock

4 years

Now you’ve got the job search going, but is your resume ready? Here are some key tips on taking your resume from OK to outstanding:

6 Tips For Stepping Up Your Resume Game

To stand out from the job hunting crowd, your resume needs to be better than your average.

www.xonecole.com

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@thejuliarock

4 years

Just post. Just write. Just turn the camera on. Stop overthinking it and just do it already.

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@thejuliarock

1 year

@corprteUnicorn Meanwhile, Christ is like

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@thejuliarock

4 years

Just feeling lost in your job search this year? Start with this article on how to kick off a successful search in 2020:

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@thejuliarock

4 years

Y’all. These jobs will kill you if you let them. Take your FULL lunch break, even if you just sit and breathe. Take your PTO without remorse. Get clarity on work that is must do vs. nice to do. You have to prioritize yourself, because if you drop, they’ll just hire someone else.

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@thejuliarock

3 years

Hello hi. You don’t have to do all the things. It can be overwhelming trying to be on TikTok, IG Reels, Twitter, Facebook, Pinterest, Clubhouse, LinkedIn all at the same time. You will be stretched thin and unable to provide enough value. Start with ONE thing and expand later.

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Julia Rock

@thejuliarock

29 days

Companies will twist themselves into Bavarian pretzels rather than admit their shortcomings. If you want us to believe this, that means you still have to take responsibility for being unable to engage and motivate your employees and spark creativity. Still a you problem, I fear.

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Nike $NKE CEO John Donahoe today blamed remote work for the company falling behind on innovation, saying that it’s tough to be disruptive when people are working from home - CNBC

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@thejuliarock

3 years

Making a career pivot is not giving up or starting over. Sometimes in life you’ve got to change directions to get to your desired destination.

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@thejuliarock

3 years

If you’re struggling with what you want to do next in your career, try asking these questions: -What skills do I enjoy using? -What problems do I enjoy solving? -What projects have I enjoyed the most? -What challenges have I learned the most from? -What have I enjoyed learning?

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@thejuliarock

2 years

Any recruiters on the TL? How do you guys honestly feel about people DMing you on LinkedIn about jobs they have applied for?

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@thejuliarock

2 years

@LindseyCreated It was truly the dress for me. It didn’t move one inch 😳

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@thejuliarock

1 year

Career transitions, whether you are switching jobs, fields, industries, or all of the above, can be truly challenging. So if you’re in the midst of one right now, and you see this tweet, this is your sign to give yourself some grace. Take it one day at a time. You CAN do this ❤️

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@thejuliarock

4 years

Here are some FREE ways to support the women around you: ✔️Share their content and posts on your social media platforms ✔️Recommend and promote their products and services ✔️Connect them to your network so they can gain more opportunities

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@thejuliarock

7 years

@jennalightstone Every woman in Sephora:

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@thejuliarock

2 months

Career transitions aren’t just about changing industries or job fields! It’s about transitioning OUT of spaces that no longer serve you and INTO careers and opportunities that are fulfilling!

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@thejuliarock

3 years

Listen. You never know who’s watching and seeing the work you do. You may think that you’re being overlooked or that you don’t have as much popularity or attention as other people, but there are a number of folks watching you silently. Keep showing up.

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@thejuliarock

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I’m not an only child, but I did have an imaginary friend growing up. I’ve told the story before, but her name was Donna Gill. One summer I played with Donna Gill every day, truly my imaginary bff. Then when school started, I met a girl in my class named… Donna Gill.

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1 year

I am prioritizing rest in 2023. I didn’t get nearly enough sleep last year, and I will not repeat that habit this year. Your body and mind are much better able to heal when you get adequate rest.

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@thejuliarock

3 years

For a long time I’ve been trying to fit into a space that it’s clear I don’t belong in. But this morning I made the decision that I’m going to stop doing that. It’s exhausting and at times, upsetting. So I’m letting it go and moving forward. It’s a pretty freeing feeling.

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@thejuliarock

8 months

@NuMoneyNeo Ok, but lots of assumptions here: 1) all jobs will give you time to learn, and 2) you can snag new job before you lose old job. With how long interview cycles run these days, and more companies expecting you to come in and produce, this seems like a dangerous game to play.

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@thejuliarock

2 years

Stop underselling yourself on your resume! Ditch words like "assisted" or "supported". No matter your role, YOU have actually DONE something. Use more powerful action words to show off your experience and expertise. Try words like "facilitated", "coordinated", or "enabled".

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@thejuliarock

3 years

Hello hi. You don’t have to keep going to that job that gives you knots in your stomach every Sunday night. You don’t have to put up with toxic workplaces. You have options.

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@thejuliarock

5 years

That’s why I cringe when everyone is like “Black women are the fastest growing group of entrepreneurs. Go start a business. Boss up!” If you aren’t generating cash, your business goes nowhere. You’re an entrepreneur on paper, but your business isn’t thriving.

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"As of 2018, African American women-owned businesses earned average revenues that equate to poverty levels within the United States...annual revenue of $24,700 vs. $143,100 among all women-owned businesses."

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@thejuliarock

2 years

What we’re not doing in 2022 is putting ridiculous expectations on ourselves and then burning ourselves to meet them. You can’t fully enjoy success when you’ve completely overextended your mental and physical health to achieve it.

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@thejuliarock

2 years

In 2022, companies have to learn to adapt. No one is going back to the old way of working. No one wants to struggle with work/life balance. People have more freedom around their schedules and lives, and they aren’t going back. Remote work is here to stay.

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@thejuliarock

1 year

Why I commit to helping clients with career transitions: Depression in your career is real, and something I personally experienced. Feeling lost, like you’re wasting your life, your energy, your intellect. Feeling like a failure because you “should be” so much more.

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@thejuliarock

2 years

About the Job/Candidate: 1. What are the skills / traits that your ideal candidate would have? 2. What are the most immediate tasks or projects to be completed in this role? 3. What are the top priorities to be accomplished within the first 30, 60, and 90 days in the role?

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@thejuliarock

4 years

It is possible to make good money with a corporate career, if that is what you want. I see a lot of posts about “I left my $40k job, now I’m making tons of money as an entrepreneur!” Don’t let social media fool you. Not everyone in corporate is at $40k. People are getting PAID.

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@thejuliarock

2 years

#TransformationTuesday Whooped depression’s ass and started to get my body together! And we ain’t done either! 💪🏾

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@thejuliarock

1 year

Hello hi! If you’re starting your new job, your 90-day plan should not just be about achieving milestones. It’s also about setting clear boundaries early on, whether it’s for your personal life, family, etc. It’s harder to establish boundaries AFTER it appears you have none.

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@thejuliarock

3 years

You ever have someone ask you a question, and as you’re answering, you surprise yourself like “damn, I really do know my s***”?

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@thejuliarock

3 years

Your career is only one part of your life. Don’t get so caught up in creating an amazing career that you end up with a life you don’t want.

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@thejuliarock

2 years

10 lbs down in 5 weeks. We working!

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@thejuliarock

4 years

Now we’re in the interview! Woot woot! How do we make sure we close it out with a bang and seal the deal? Don’t leave the interview without doing this first!

Don’t Leave Your Next Job Interview Without Doing This.

It could very well be the difference between scoring the job offer and receiving a "Thank you for your interest" email.

www.xonecole.com

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@thejuliarock

1 year

Moving to Argentina has really changed me for the better. I miss certain things about the US (Target 🥺), but I love the person I am becoming.

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@thejuliarock

4 years

One of the best things I have done managing a team remotely is not force them to use video. Not everyone likes video or works well on camera. If they have kids, they have to keep shoving them off camera. All for the sake of “feeling connected”. Tuh. LISTEN to your teams, y’all.

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@thejuliarock

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When you want something bad enough, you have to get over it. It = Looking “silly” or “cringe” It = Potentially failing It = Not getting support from your circle It = Being afraid It = Not wanting to “bother” people You’ve got to lock in and not let yourself stand in your way.

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@thejuliarock

4 years

Yes!!!! We got the job offer!!!! But how do we make sure we get our coins too? You’ve got to know your worth and how to ask for it!

How To Know Your Financial Worth And Demand What You Deserve - Blavity

Millennials are just the generation to make the difference in securing generational wealth. Julia Rock, owner of Rock Career Development, is on a mission to help them do just that.

blavity.com

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@thejuliarock

2 years

Not everyone is aware of how to negotiate salary. Some people are unsure of how to ask. Some lack the confidence to ask. Whatever the reason, don’t pass on helping someone level up because YOU think they should already know how to. How would you feel if someone did that to you?

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@thejuliarock

4 years

Stop underpricing your services. Stop underpricing your services. Stop underpricing your services. Stop underpricing your services. Stop underpricing your services. Everyone will not be able to afford your services. THAT IS OK.

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@thejuliarock

3 years

Hello hi. Today is a great day to be proud of yourself. You may not be where you want to be, but think of all that you’ve accomplished to this point. Think of everything you’ve overcome to get here. You’re making things happen everyday, and it will only get better from here.

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4 years

These next 6 months are all about execution. I’m investing in myself, my business, and just getting ish done. Rona or no Rona, 2020 ain’t done, so neither am I!

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7 months

@notcapnamerica This is so evil I honestly don’t have any words…

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3 years

I don’t know who needs to hear this, but NURTURE AND MAINTAIN YOUR NETWORK. Too often we’re trying to find new connections and letting existing ones fall by the wayside. Keep your network and relationships healthy.

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@thejuliarock

4 years

This week I had the unfortunate situation where a senior (white, male) colleague tried to cut me down multiple times as I gave a presentation to an executive. It was hurtful, but here’s an evening #thread on how to handle such situations for any other Black woman who needs it:

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@thejuliarock

11 months

These companies are doing the most. Dragging people through 3, 4, 5 interviews for no reason. If you need more than 2 interviews to determine whether to hire someone, that is not the candidates’ problem. You need to look at your recruiting process and criteria.

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4 years

Ok ok, now the resume is popping! But do we do about these interviews we’ve got lined up?? Check out some of my favorite interview prep tips:

Follow These Key Preparation Tips To Rock Your Next Job Interview

Preparation is key.

www.xonecole.com

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@thejuliarock

4 years

Anyone else just sit in their car and think before going in the house?

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1 year

I hate the 9-5 vs. entrepreneur discussion. People should take the path that will work best for them and their families. You can get paid well either way, and you can build wealth working a 9-5 or as an entrepreneur. Can we stop pitting the two against each other, please?

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3 years

Start verbalizing your BIG dreams y’all. Start saying them out loud. Start making them real to yourself.

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3 years

Are you willing to roll up your sleeves and do the work that will get you to where you want to be?

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@thejuliarock

1 year

One big way to avoid burnout this year is to use calendar blocks. Schedule time for lunch, focus time for specific work, even afternoon walks. Build it into your routine. Now when people go to schedule meetings with you, the blocks are there & they have to find other time slots!

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2 years

As we get ready to start another work week, please remember that you are more than your job. Your boss and your company do not define who you are. You were someone before you started to work there, and will still be someone if you choose to leave. You are more than what you do!

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3 years

Protect your mental health and well-being at all costs.

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1 year

When you get a new career that fits, it isn’t just about the money (even though we want the coins). It’s about feeling less anxiety and having more energy. Your attitude improves. Your health improves because of lower stress. Your life LITERALLY changes.

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@thejuliarock

4 years

Imagine what you could achieve this month if you actually believed you could do it.

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3 years

When someone loses their job, it’s an extremely tough experience. There’s a lot to consider: bills, kids, retirement, etc etc. Then also, what it means for their future, the goals they set for themselves, the uncertainty of it all. Be supportive of your friends on the job search.

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4 years

I believe in me more now than I ever have.

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