Author: Erica Hilton

  • The Myth of Widespread Voter Fraud Leads to Voter Suppression

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    For weeks, members of the Trump administration have made claims that between 3 million and 5 million illegal votes were cast in the 2016 presidential election, in turn, costing President Donald Trump the popular vote to former presidential candidate Hillary Clinton. Despite these continuously made statements, no white paper, research study, or factual evidence have…

  • Social Media and its Densensitization of Serious Issues

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    To say that Kehlani has had a difficult past 72 hours would be an understatement. On Monday, March 28, PartyNextDoor, a Canadian rapper and ex-boyfriend of Grammy nominated R&B singer-songwriter Kehlani, 20, posted a photo of the two apparently holding hands in his bed. Neither of their faces were shown. However, the tattoo on one…

  • 3 Reasons Why Those Who Lead Should Lead on Social Media

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    This post originally appeared on Online Careers Tips and was written by Tiffany Young, Public Relations Manager for American Public University System. From CEOs of Fortune 500 companies to presidents of nonprofit associations to youth soccer team coaches, those who lead have found that a social media presence can be beneficial. Despite the documented successes found by leaders…

  • 3 Ways to Get More Out of Social Media in 2014

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    By now we’ve all heard how important social media is to both our personal and professional lives. However, what hasn’t been widely accepted yet is that there is a method to the madness. I recently wrote a post on Miller Littlejohn Media of three ways you can get more out of social media in 2014.…

  • 3 Tips for Success That Most People Ignore

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    I love professional and career building events. I have to admit though, some of the tips given at these events can be pretty repetitive. But, can you guess why? Because they’re important! Ironically, as important as these tips are, most people don’t actually follow them, including myself sometimes. Here are three tips that are given at…

  • Be Sure to Check Your Domain Name!

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    Every now and then I come across someone’s website that shows me no content whatsoever about themselves because their domain name has expired. I am disappointed to announce that after numerous alerts about my upcoming domain name expiration date, my domain name (www.ericahilton.com) expired. How did I find out about my domain name expiration? I clicked my website…

  • Midweek Motivation: Don’t Quit!

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  • Dressing “Biz” Attire on a Budget

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    Business attire is NOT cheap! Purchasing suits, slacks and blouses can really hurt your pockets, especially if you’re still a student, interning or just starting out in your career. Don’t even get me started on all the accessories you need like bags and shoes. But the truth is, you feel as good as you look. If…

  • The Hunt: My Story

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    The day that I received my job offer (my #1 pick might I add!), I was talking with a friend about how I couldn’t believe that my job hunt was actually over. In the end, I earned two job offers! No more applications! No more interviews! No more waiting! What a relief!! My 4-month journey for not…

  • My Blog… The Re-Up

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    If you haven’t noticed this already, my blog isn’t actually a blog. I mean it is, but then again it isn’t. I didn’t create it as a blog. It was created as a branding tool to market myself, an e-portfolio. I first created it in the fall of 2010 as a class assignment. My resume, bio…