The interview process can be one of the most frustrating and nerve-wracking things a person can go through. Not only is it extremely pressured, but not getting that call back can be a huge blow to self esteem, and can have a negative effect on all subsequent job interviews. Getting the interview is the hard…
I’ve given a few tips in prior posts about the basic traits that I feel are important in order to be known as an excellent employee. This time, I’d like to focus specifically on building a good reputation during your first week on the job and the things I consider most critical during this brief…
Anyone running a startup will need to have both long-term and short-term plans in order to be successful. Long-term plans generally involve product development and capital expenditures. Shorter-term plans can involve many different things from marketing to cutting overhead. Startup owners can do five things today to ensure success in the future. Create a Mobile…
With the sluggish economy leaving more people out of work and competing to find limited jobs, having a top-notch resume is more important than ever. Any applicant can type up and submit a standard resume. The applicant with an excellent resume has the best chance of landing the job. Here are six tips for making…
As the first semester comes to end for many college freshmen, a number of other individuals are getting ready to start their collegiate career. Whether it’s community college students who wanted to get their feet wet, those who wanted to take a semester off before they got started into college, or those who are going…
Ingrained public perceptions that auto mechanics are generally dirty and greasy, used car salesmen are of dubious character and anybody involved with motorcycles is a “Hell’s Angels”-type criminal are finally changing. Many people are now aware that new and used car and motorcycle salespeople, sales managers and service technicians earn well over $50,000 a year,…
Here you are. You’ve worked so hard all your life, and high school is finally almost over. That light at the tunnel keeps getting brighter and brighter, and you’re staring at. Wide-eyed full of mixed emotions. Hey, it’s normal. There’s a big decision ahead of you. A big life change. And these things rarely come…
Job seekers with families have special considerations that need to be made when they are choosing a degree and career. They have to be sure that their career choices offer long-term security and a salary that will allow for them to support children and a spouse. Fortunately, a few degrees provide access to occupations that…
You Got the Job: Seven Things to Do to Keep It Getting the job was one thing, but being on the job means fitting into the company culture, showing up on time, and showing you can do quality work. Here are seven things to do to keep your job, now that you have one. Be…
Many people are on the hunt for a job, but finding one can be difficult. While having a great resume is important, perhaps the single most important thing you will do during your search for a job is go to an interview. Interviewing is a learned skill, and while it may seem intimidating, there are…
The year may be nearly at an end, but there is no need to wait till January 1st to start making good changes that will make your life better. While it may not seem to be the season for it, there is never a bad time to switch from your usual commute to cycling to…
The Kellogg School of Management, Northwestern University (Chicago), is unanimously regarded as one of the most reputable business schools in the whole world. A management degree from this institute is valued all over the business world and is the passport to a glittering career strewn with opportunities and accolades. A list of alumni of the…