SELF / Dr. Ming Wang 5 Reasons to Get Your Eyes Checked That Have Nothing to Do with Your Vision October 23, 2017

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If you’re someone who doesn’t need glasses or contacts, you probably think you don’t need to get your eyes checked this year (or ever?). But regular eye exams can check for more than just your ability to read the letter W from very far away.

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Washington Post / Carlota Zimmerman Can Instagram Land You a Job? October 18, 2017

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Social media has significantly changed the recruiting world.

While it’s OK to post fun photos that don’t relate to your career, remember, in some industries, especially creative fields and the visual arts, including journalism, copywriting, photography, design, advertising, and marketing, Instagram is an ideal platform to present your work. The next time you post, remember: recruiters are using Instagram to locate potential candidates.

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Washington Post / Carlota Zimmerman Negotiate Your Dream Offer with These 6 Tips October 17, 2017

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Are you confident you can snag your dream job and negotiate the compensation package you deserve?

That’s not a trick question or an attempt to riddle you with anxiety.

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Healthline / Dr. Howard Samuels, The Hills Treatment Center Don’t Mix: Parenting, Pills, and Pinot October 11, 2017

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If we’re being honest, many of us are probably guilty of ignoring warning labels at one time or another, buying into the belief that we’re smart enough and capable enough to assess a truly risky situation. Then, too, there’s the assumption that warning labels might be overly cautious.

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