Your college or university may be offering hidden gems that are truly stepping stones to your next internship. Be prepared to expand your career perspectives, learning and networking by leveraging shorter term career experiences. Let’s start by exploring the terminology that you might hear from your college’s Career Services office. The terms “externship” and “winternship” ... Read Full Article
Dealing With Workplace Betrayal, Part 3 (Gossip)
WHAT TO DO WHEN YOU ARE THE CENTER OF GOSSIP For many years, I kept a tattered post-it taped to the edge of my computer monitor with one word written on it: GOSSIP. It lingered in my line of sight every working moment to remind me that no matter how much fun it is to be “in the know” and to prove it by gossip, at the heart of every juicy tidbit is somebody else’s ... Read Full Article
Plan B: Five Alternatives to a Summer Internship
Things don’t always go according to plan, but don’t let the lack of a summer internship halt your professional development. College students can find numerous ways to excel and grow this summer. Consider these five ideas: Study Is there a class you need or want to take? Or maybe you can find new class options over the summer that are not available to you during the fall and ... Read Full Article
How to Survive the First Week of Your "Big Kid" Job
You've just graduated college and you're getting excited about your first “big kid” job. Although you’re super pumped about your new endeavor, you’re also probably nervous about what to expect for your first week on the job. Learning the ropes of your new job can be overwhelming, and the first week will definitely feel like a crash course. You'll likely to be thrown into tasks ... Read Full Article
Credentials or Character…Which One Will Get You a Job?
Lately, I feel at a loss for how I can be part the United States “righting” itself again. We’re off kilter as a country and our economic future seems hopeless. The nightly news is negative and daily life seems to be more of a grind than celebratory. As a Relationship Systems Coach, my role is to help people develop a sustainable lifestyle…as opposed to remaining ... Read Full Article
Liberal Arts Your Way to a Business Career!
I was an Anthropology major and have since spent my entire career thoroughly enjoying the world of business. For some reason I didn’t find the business classes in college as compelling as the social sciences. It didn’t matter because I loved actually being in business from day one. Businesses really need people who can effectively communicate. They need problem solvers, ... Read Full Article
4 Ways to Remove Generation Bias in the Workplace
As more Millennials enter the workforce and more Baby Boomers try to hold on to their jobs, age discrimination continues to be a problem. Generation bias occurs at both ends of the spectrum. Both employees in their 20s and employees in their 50s (and older) are discriminated against because of their age for a variety of reasons. I’ll never forget the moment in my career when ... Read Full Article
3 Keys to Success: Networking for an Internship
I recently connected a college junior with a new business associate who is also a local employer. This particular young lady, Julie Hannan, is the daughter of my good friend Barbara. The most important thing I try to do as a connector is find a great match. You may be the connector ( like me) or the student (like Julie) or even the parent of a student seeking an internship ... Read Full Article
Volunteer Your Way to an Internship or First Job
Do you love to volunteer? This is a great way to build your career credentials and network! You will be able to find meaningful work experience and valuable connections at many nonprofit organizations. My nephew Daniel was able to parlay a love of film during college into a wonderful career in video production. He accomplished this after several volunteer positions and ... Read Full Article
Do Your Homework with Pre-Interview Research
Hiring managers and recruiters expect candidates to have done their homework! You have an opportunity to impress them, whether applying for an internship or a job. It has never been easier to become knowledgeable and informed. 4 Ways to do Pre-Interview Research Company Research You will need to understand what the company or organization does every day. What do they sell? ... Read Full Article
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