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Leveraging Your Annual Review for Career Growth

Annual performance reviews can be nerve-wracking. It’s more common than not to feel anxious in the days or even weeks leading up to your review, with many employees worried about what constructive criticism they may receive. You can approach your annual evaluation with a growth-oriented mindset to identify new ways to move forward in your career.

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Charting Your Course: Tips for Choosing a Degree Program

You know you’re ready to pursue additional education, and you have specific career objectives in mind— but actually selecting a degree program can still feel daunting. The good news, though, is that simply knowing how to select programs that are a good fit for your specific goals and circumstances can make the process much easier.

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6 Life Hacks for Getting Yourself Unstuck

Do you ever feel like your life is on autopilot? Or you can’t remember the last time you felt challenged or excited about something, either at work or in your personal life (or maybe even both)?

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7 Study Tips for Busy Adult Learners

Time constraints can be a significant challenge for adult learners who may be balancing work schedules, families, and personal lives on top of their continued education. Fortunately, having the right resources can help make adult learning more accessible, and that all starts with the right study strategies and techniques.

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Effective Networking Techniques for Career Progression

Networking can be an essential part of your career advancement and development, no matter what career stage you’re currently in. It can help you stand out for new opportunities, get to the front of the applicant pile, and even discover new skills, certifications, or degrees that can help you reach your work goals.

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Strategies for Navigating Return to School

Are you grappling with the decision to return to school? Balancing education with work, parenting, deployment, or caregiving? If so, consider yourself an “and-er.” These students juggle their studies alongside other life commitments. And if you fall into this category, you’re in the right place!

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From Habits to Happiness: A Professional Development Book Guide

In a world with endless ways to level up your professional development, literature is one of the most underestimated tools. Books provide insight on how to grow in our careers, improve as individuals, and overall, better ourselves. In this post, we will explore 15 popular books from our team here at EdAssist!

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Re-entering the Workforce After a Career Break

Career breaks are not uncommon in the workforce today. According to LinkedIn, 62% of workers have taken a break from employment at some point in their professional past. But re-entering the workforce may require updating some of your skills. Many industries face constant change, from technology updates in the IT field to compliance and regulatory changes in healthcare.

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You Haven’t Submitted an Application… and You’re Not Alone

There are plenty of people who want to pursue continued education career advancement opportunities but may not feel like it’s an option for any number of reasons. You may feel like you don’t have the time, the resources, or the knowledge of how to get started.

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How to Stop the Imposter Syndrome From Impacting Your Education & Career

Many people experience imposter syndrome at some point in their lives. It may be when you’re applying for a new job outside of your current employer, applying for a promotion within your current company, and even pursuing continued education or training for career advancement— or a career change altogether.

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Accessing your EdAssist benefit is simple! Start by visiting your company’s benefits page, where you’ll likely find a direct link to your EdAssist portal. You can also check the benefits section of your company’s intranet or refer to any onboarding materials you received when you joined. If you’re unsure, your HR team is a great resource—they can point you in the right direction. Still need help? Feel free to explore your company’s internal documentation or reach out for further guidance.

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For eligible employees, tuition applications can be submitted right through your EdAssist portal. Visit your employer’s intranet for more details. The application will ask for basic information about the education you are pursuing, including education type, field of study, the name of the education provider and program, dates for the session or exam, and costs. You will also be asked to review and agree to terms specific to your employer’s education assistance program to complete your application. Upon submission, EdAssist will evaluate your application and send it through the appropriate approval channels based on your employer’s policy. The system will automatically notify you of approval, status changes, or further instructions. Please visit your EdAssist portal for complete details.

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Many employers offering the EdAssist benefit provide coaching to help people maximize their education benefits. For those who are eligible, coaching can include a how-to for choosing a degree program that meets your career objectives; guidance on how to finance your education; or a primer on what your benefit includes and how to use it. Employees with student loan support may also be eligible for coaching to help pay down existing education debt. Schedule your appointment directly through the coaching page of your EdAssist portal. Download our Education Assistance Coaching Guide and the Student Loan Coaching Guide for detailed information.

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