Is Higher Education Just Like a Louis Vuitton Purse?
In the age of information, we are now able to educate ourselves online, on our own terms, at our own pace, for a price anyone can afford: free. With this in mind, students are beginning to question the real value of a university degree. Given the rising cost of tuition in addition to the unfathomable […]
Get to Work: Sundance Channel Docu-Series Explores A Tough Back-to-Work Program for America’s Chronically Unemployed
I have not seen “Get to Work” yet, but I plan to. It looks sooo intriguing. Check out the video below and a press release that was issued earlier this year when the show was greenlit. (If you have seen it, please leave a comment and let me know what you thought of it. Thanks!) […]
How to Design a Creative Infographic Resume
Over the last few years, many tech companies have popped up to help the average, everyday person get a nice-looking online presence. I’ve watched this evolve from a simple online résumé, visualcv.com, to a simple landing page, about.me. There has been a lot of buzz about creating personalized infographics resumes with many aggregated LinkedIn and Facebook profiles. Many […]
Service Industry is Fastest Growing US Job Market
“Yawn,” you say. Why does one even care about these things? Forecasting your business and hiring are some of the most important and often overlooked pieces to having a successful business. It is especially important to have a pulse on what your competition is doing and what places job seekers and your employees are applying […]
How To Create A Fall Internship Program At Your Company
Creating Your Corporate 2012 Fall Internship Program Controversy surrounding the ethical standards of internships and their legality is extremely prevalent. An unethical internship program holds severe consequences for both the individuals taking part in the program and the reputation of your organization as a whole. However, the benefits of having a proper internship program in […]
PODCAST: Love and Unemployment
During the National Urban League Conference in New Orleans, I attended a panel discussion called “Its a Love Thang.” (Find more details here: http://bit.ly/OuFksz) The content was very lively. I do hope that they share the entire discussion online soon. This is part of the discussion dealing with marital relationships during times of unemployment. Love […]
