Category Archives: Career

Preparing for a Career Throughout High School & College

Posted on January 4, 2011 by peter

Despite what your high school guidance counselors and teachers tell you, you are not really preparing yourself for college throughout high school – you are really preparing for a career. Though you may not know exactly what you want to … Continue reading →

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College Internship: Why it’s a great idea

Posted on January 4, 2011 by peter

It’s the beginning of spring — spring break has past and there are only a few more months of school before the freedom of summer. A college internship is probably the last thing on your mind. Instead, you and your … Continue reading →

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Picking a College Major

Posted on January 4, 2011 by peter

“Picking a college major is too hard. I’m 18 years old… how should I know what I want to do for the rest of my life?” If you really want to get the most out of college, it is important … Continue reading →

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Bored at Work?

Posted on January 4, 2011 by peter

FACT 1: More than two out of every eight hours at work (not including lunch and breaks) are wasted on activities that are non-work-related such as Internet Browsing because people say they are bored at work. FACT 2: The top … Continue reading →

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Find a Career, Find your Identity

Posted on January 4, 2011 by peter

Over the weekend I had the chance to talk to a few scout counselors for Plast, a Ukrainian scouting organization whose mission is to develop honest and hardworking individuals who possess personal responsibility, self-discipline and leadership skills, which will help … Continue reading →

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Advice for Accepting Rejection

Posted on January 4, 2011 by peter

Every person faces rejection at some point in life, but what separates the successful from the mediocre is how that person deals with accepting rejection. Most people have ambition and passion to accomplish great things in their lives, however, few … Continue reading →

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