I know you’re thinking LinkedIn is a social networking site geared toward professionals where they can look for a job, find sales leads or connect with colleagues. That’s what LinkedIn wants you to think and that’s how millions use it, but stop and think for a second. How does the site account for its s […]
In nine months you will be a college graduate ready to take on the next challenge—finding a job and starting your career. Your summer internship turned into a job offer. Congrats. That’s huge. For the rest, recruiting for Wall Street, consulting and engineering firms, Teach for America, Venture for American, LinkedIn, rotational training programs and […]
Except for the remaining colleges on the trimester system graduation weekend has come and gone. You’ve said good-bye to friends and college life, with parents packed up your apartment and for many headed back to your homes. WHAT? You moved back home. Perhaps you’ve convinced yourself it’s the summer, you need a break. You think […]
More Than A Resume in the news. The Workologist By ROB WALKER JULY 8, 2016 Getting Past the First Cut With a Resume That Grabs Digital Eyes
Two articles appeared in this weekend’s New York Times that served as a reminder that the secret to success is never stop learning. Whether employed with a company for many years or just launching your career, it’s always a good idea to continuously be learning new skills. As Randall Stephenson, the chief and chairman of […]
You sent off your cover letters and resumé and completed the required online applications. You conducted informational interviews, talked to people in your career field who connected you to other professionals in the field. You interviewed, worked through case studies, presented your recommendations, participated in more interviews, and finally after all your hard work you […]
As parents are discovering the hard way, many have focused too much on getting their children into the right college and not enough on transitioning into the professional workplace. Parents are motivated, but are unsure how to help. In investment language, parents overlooked the college exit strategy. Business people understand businesses need long-term planning to […]