Posted November 2, 2009 - 07:00 by Julie Rains
Competition for jobs is fierce but networking is one way of differentiating yourself as a stellar candidate. Here are tips on networking basics as well as ideas on how to avoid seeming desperate and how to use Twitter during a job search.
Posted October 21, 2009 - 06:00 by Craig Kessler
There are social media tools out there that — when utilized properly — are a great resource to build a personal brand and online portfolio, as well as to network for a job (unlike the traditional practice of submitting a resume to a generic contact form, which will most likely get stacked with the hundreds of others in some big pile somewhere).
Posted October 6, 2009 - 05:00 by Philip Brewer
There are good reasons to go to college. And, if you do go to college, you will no doubt learn a lot. But you can learn anywhere — and probably learn more, better, and faster if you do so on your own. If you choose to go to college, make sure you know what you're paying for.
Posted April 27, 2009 - 04:35 by Fred Lee
Even though some of us may embrace the idea that one should not mix work and play, it turns out that having fun with your colleagues might have it’s share of benefits for our health and our careers.
Posted June 24, 2008 - 20:18 by Linsey Knerl
Whether you freelance, run a small business, or just need some good, solid contacts for future career opportunities, networking can be the difference between being successful and barely making it. So what do you do when you’re living and working from Small Town, USA (population 1800)?
Posted May 25, 2008 - 21:30 by Nora Dunn
After accidentally finding myself taking on the work of an International NGO on the fly in a foreign country, I learned a few things about fund raising. Here are some dos and don'ts that apply to everybody, from children collecting money for a school project, to leaders of large organizations.
Posted April 3, 2008 - 16:00 by Nora Dunn
Have you ever been to a party where there’s this one person who seems to make it around the room? They flit from group to group, leaving everybody craving more but yet not feeling unsatisfied by the brief chat they had. “Oh _______, aren’t they marvelous?” party-goers croon. “I’d love to get to know them better.” How would you like to be that person? Here are a few tips to help you become the life of every party, without requiring that you step outside of your comfort zone or change your personality.
Posted January 20, 2008 - 12:30 by Xin Lu
So you want to be one of the first employees at the next Google? Read on for some tips to finding a great startup company to join and have a glance into the startup culture in the Silicon Valley.
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