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5 Things to Keep in Mind When Applying at a Start Up

We're in a new era, and it's not just because big business is unreliable, but because the job market and small business is changing. Garage and dorm room companies are starting by the hundreds. And [...]

Why YOU Must Sponsor (and What That Means)

Did you know that giving back can actually empower you? No, I don’t just mean in the “feel good” way (which is also important);  I mean in the real, beneficial, giving you opportunities kind of way. [...]

How to Pick a Business Name That Really Works

Your business begins with a name. It’s the cornerstone of your company identity and impacts your branding, company tone, and first impressions. Think about it. The branding of Target would be very different if the retailer [...]

My Most Powerful Networking Tip

When I host networking events, I like to mingle and talk with every single person at the event. Of course the smaller the event the better chance I have at reaching every person. It gets a [...]

Decide Who You Are BEFORE Deciding What You Will Do! Part I

Approximately 14 million Americans are unemployed in the United States. As a re-careering employee you may be wondering, “In this 21st century labor market, is it possible to have the “American Dream” and be successful in [...]

When Things Got Tough, I Hired Me

In the age of high unemployment and pink slips, you can't afford to sit around and wait on someone to decide your fate. Take matters into your own hands and hire yourself. [...]

No! You Can’t Pick My Brain: It Costs Money to Maintain

It costs money to maintain and advance your knowledge. Giving it away for free all the time will not yield positive results...at least not in the short term. Determine your boundaries and value your knowledge by [...]

No More Sugar Coating- This Economy Can’t Take it, and Neither Can You

We have become a society of complainers, not taking full responsibility for our own professional destiny. Jobs are gone, we get it, but it doesn't mean that you'll never work again. You just have to get [...]

Rise & Shine, It’s A New Year!

Time to shake of the drama of 2010 and reinvent yourself for 2011! [...]

I’ve Been Applying for Jobs, But Nobody Will Hire Me!

People tend to throw around degrees and acronyms like they really hold a lot of weight in the recruiting world. Newsflash, they really don't (unless of course you're a doctor). You have to be sure to [...]

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