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What Do You Want To Do for a Living? Part II
This is part one of a two-part series featuring Claire Baer, an entrepreneur and the professional development advisor for the PYP Board of Directors.
Read MoreWhat Do You Want To Do for a Living?
How one entrepreneur approached this universal question in pursuit of thriving We love telling our members’ stories about their unique professional journeys. This is part one of a two-part series featuring Claire Baer, an entrepreneur and the professional development advisor for the PYP Board of Directors. As the bartender in my hometown’s favorite restaurant, one…
Read MoreKey Points for Negotiating a New Employment Offer
Knowing what to do during job contract negotiations is critical, and here are six key points to help you review and discuss a new offer.
Read MoreWhat does the Pittsburgh arts scene have to offer you?
With Wendy Parkulo Pittsburgh has a bustling fine arts scene and a rich cultural district downtown. We asked Pittsburgh Opera Group Sales Manager and PYP member Wendy Parkulo why young professionals, or anyone today, would want to explore the local art scene for themselves. Parkulo recently helped coordinate a PYP outing to see “Carmen” at…
Read MoreThinking of Joining the Great Resignation? Put Corporate Culture at the top of your Wish List
A record 4.5 million workers quit their jobs in November 2021, the U.S. Labor Department reported in early January. This newest record comes at the end of a year that saw abnormally high numbers of employees putting in their two weeks’ notice to pursue other opportunities. These startling statistics are evidence of what the media…
Read MoreWhen does the work get done?
To set up for the question “When does the work get done?” I need to set two scenes. SCENE 1 About a month ago, I sat working in my guest room with Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson’s senate testimony playing in the background. At the same time, news of Russian attacks on Ukraine cut in and…
Read MoreTis the Season for Fun and Family in Pittsburgh!
This holiday season is a bit different from the prior. While the 2020 season had been tempered by the pandemic, this season we are celebrating (with caution) a little more. So we here at PYP want to let you know some fun things to do in the ‘Burgh this season that’ll get you into the…
Read MoreSEO 101: What is SEO and How Does it Impact Your Business’s Website?
It is a common practice today for companies both large and small to have websites and e-commerce platforms. Often, young marketers, business owners, and entrepreneurs wonder why their sites aren’t doing as well as they had assumed they would, or they and wonder how to get more traffic. In today’s digital landscape, building a functional…
Read MorePYP Gets Involved through Community Outreach
“PYP seeks to build trust in our community, and a great way to do this is by encouraging our members to donate their time to Pittsburgh volunteer opportunities and organizations. “ One of the primary focuses of PYP and the development of our organization is community involvement. We desire to create connections through volunteer work…
Read MorePracticing Self-Care to Improve Your Mental Health
Work, family, finances, and other parts of your life can become overwhelming at times if you don’t take time out for self-care. This type of prolonged stress can negatively impact your mental health, leading to anxiety, depression, irritability, sleep problems, social isolation, and a number of other issues. Many of us don’t take time to care for…
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