Category Archives: Personal Growth

More College Grads Turn to Entrepreneurial Jobs During Recession

Tweet The global economic recession over the last two years has surely affected us all. Although you can’t control the recession, the way you interpret the results is completely within your power. I constantly hear students complaining: “It’s not fair! … Continue reading

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Should I take just any job or wait for the one I want?

Tweet Your job decision is driven by a number of competing factors: • Student loans that are due. • You want to move out on your own. • You want to purchase a car. • You want to do the … Continue reading

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Visualizing the Perfect Job Interview

Tweet Professional athletes have a lot to teach you about the perfect job interview. When you talk to any successful competitive athlete he or she will attest to the value of visualization strategies. In the 2006 Winter Olympics, Lindsey Vonn … Continue reading

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The benefits of connecting with others like you on LinkedIn

Tweet   LinkedIn can help you open doors that would otherwise remain sealed. Know why LinkedIn is so powerful? Because of the old saying that if you can’t get through the door, you should try a window! Sound words of … Continue reading

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Finding a job you are passionate about!

Tweet Finding a job you are passionate about is the ultimate way to live life to the fullest. Passions are after all what drive us. It’s what makes us wake up in the morning. It’s what drives our decisions about … Continue reading

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Work for Free?

Tweet Offering to work for free may sound crazy at first. But it’s really not. Think about it — you often look for a money back guarantee on products you buy. In essence, you are a product as well. Here;s … Continue reading

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Education vs. Experience

Tweet I have two good friends who constantly argue about education vs. experience and the importance of a Masters of Business and Administration (MBA). Eugene, a web marketing entrepreneur from Rochester, NY, argues that learning how to be a successful … Continue reading

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Accepting Criticism

Tweet I recently had a an eye opening discussion which reminded me that accepting criticism isn’t always the easiest thing to do. A few days ago, I had a meeting with 2 team leads for a project I’m managing. The … Continue reading

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Doing “BS” Work

Tweet So you graduated college with a Master’s degree and you are ready to work! If you are lucky enough to find a job you are qualified for, you may find that small menial tasks are delegated to you – … Continue reading

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Work Ethic

Tweet A strong work ethic is one of the most important character traits to exhibit when starting out your career. One of the easiest traits to witness as a manager is an employee who works hard and gets things done. … Continue reading

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