There has been a lot of talk recently about recent graduates from the Millennial Generation (Ages 18-35) not properly prepared to succeed on job interviews. A recent article in USA Today claims that hiring managers are passing up otherwise qualified candidates due to poor performance on job interviews. The article cites HR managers witnessing candidates using [...]
With college graduation quickly approaching, it’s that time of year when many students are searching for work. Did you know filling out an application can be a ticket to identity theft? Experian’s ProtectMyID (www.protectmyid.com) has 4 key tips to keep you safe. When you fill out applications, you’re putting nearly all of your personal information [...]
May is quickly approaching which also means graduation for college students is just around the corner. With the current state of the economy…and the state it has been in the past few years, it’s a tough job market to be jumping in to with little to no experience. Universities can only do so much to [...]
You’ve heard the phrase a million times when it comes to gift giving for your colleagues at the office. How many times have you heard “Oh, you shouldn’t have!” While most colleagues are sincere, chances are a few co-workers are thinking “What am I going to do with this?” There are better ways to make [...]
Jump starting a job search or starting a new business is no easy feat. You can, however, make the taking the leap easier by utilizing your valuable personal connections. For most people, their undergraduate connections span the widest array of disciplines and career paths and comprise the largest group of potential networking opportunities. Businesses and [...]
Social networking sites have gained huge popularity not only among younger generation but have become household subject for everyone. Facebook, Twitter etc where they provide immediate access to various groups and individuals to communicate with each other despite of geographical location or time frame also open new jobs and business opportunities and above all it [...]
Once the euphoria of being done with class has subsided, new grads must face what adults have been warning them about for twenty-plus years: the real world. Poised on the cusp of opportunity, young professionals may be considered “the lucky ones” by the older crowd, but grappling with unemployment and severe debt is no walk [...]
There are many benefits that can be gained from starting a business when you’re still a college student. As a student, you likely have the time and the flexibility to pursue something new. You have friends and classmates that are willing to provide help and act as your consumer base. And, of course, you can [...]
It’s usually hard to walk to class every day and not notice all of the bleach-blonde sorority sisters yapping it up on their smartphones. You might think they are annoying, loud, and obtrusive; but deep down you know you’re jealous and want in on their secret sorority girl world. She might have a good idea [...]
*Update: Some readers are having issues viewing this post when using Internet Explorer….get with the times and upgrade to FireFox But seriously, if you only see part of it or nothing, I’m sorry. I’m trying to figure out what the issue is but it seems like it may take some time.* One of the great [...]
