Category: Career Enrichment

How To Make Good Decisions

Achieving Goals

09/09/19

John Roccia

Have you ever heard of the “coin flip” trick for making decisions?  It might not be what you’re thinking! Here’s how it works: If you’re faced with a decision between two options, assign heads to one and tails to the other, then flip a coin.  Catch it and cover it so you can’t see the… Read More
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How to ensure your volunteer work makes a difference #CharityDay

Achieving Goals

09/05/19

Alexandra Nemeth

Back in 1997, the United Nations declared September 5th the International Day of Charity.#CharityDay is meant to educate and mobilize stakeholders around the world to help others through volunteer and philanthropic activities. In the intervening decades since #CharityDay was first observed, our world has changed considerably. It is now time for our collective concept of… Read More

How To Deal With A Pain In The Ass Boss

Career Enrichment

09/03/19

Jacques Martin

Is there anything worse than landing the perfect job, only to discover the person you report to is a pain in the ass boss? Yeah, there is, but it’s still a major let down. For many employees, the relationship they have with their boss is one of the key components in determining their overall job satisfaction.… Read More
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7 Ways Education Will Change by the Year 2020

08/29/19

Harry Southworth

These past few years, we’ve seen some tremendous changes in the education world. Science innovations have been all over the place. We’ve witnessed tremendous advancements in medicine and constantly changing technology trends. These changes are only bound to grow and become more numerous in the years that follow, which makes it essential for us to… Read More

The Ultimate Guide To Writing Cover Letters

Achieving Goals

08/23/19

Eden Waldon

As a Career Coach, I am always asked, “Are cover letters required?” The question when preparing your job materials (resume, LinkedIn, interview prep) seems to be one at large. Then comes further questions, “Where do I begin when writing a cover letter? Is a cover letter relevant or important today?” Since these are questions I’m frequently… Read More

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What To Look For In An Internship

08/20/19

Elise Gelwicks

Internships are the best way to learn what you do and do not want in a career. You find out the office culture you’re best suited for, the company size that energizes you, and the type of work you’re most skilled at. You might even turn your internship into a full-time job! However, not all… Read More

Founding Females: LT In The City

08/19/19

Nicole Wood

Founding Females is back with the one and only L’Oreal Thompson Payton, founder of LT In the City, a lifestyle destination for ambitious millennial women at the intersection of work and wellness. It started out as L’Oreal’s personal blog and has since expanded to a brand and media company with a loyal following. ALV: What… Read More

Personal Branding In Practice

Achieving Goals

08/15/19

Foram Sheth

Welcome to part 3, my friends! Now that you know your professional purpose, that one thing you’re known for, that feels meaningful and inspiring to you, here’s how you go about actually making it into a brand. But first, let’s review! In part 1, we talked about what actually is a personal brand and why… Read More

Loving Your Imperfect Job!

08/12/19

John Roccia

Do you want an absolutely perfect job?  Where you make tons of money, have no stress, only do exactly what you love and have complete security?  Don’t worry – Santa Claus and the Tooth Fairy are teaming up to deliver it to you on February 30th.  Or… if you’d rather find an imperfect job that… Read More

9 Of My Favorite Books

08/09/19

Randi Hill

If you know me, you know that I LOVE a good book. I love learning about other people’s stories and exploring the way they have experienced life. I’m obsessed with reading because it allows me to explore and learn through life events and perspectives I’ll probably never come to know. To me, reading is like… Read More

How to explore social impact work while working a full-time job

08/08/19

Alexandra Nemeth

“We make a living by what we get, we make a life by what we give.” – Winston Churchill You’ve worked hard to establish yourself in your career, and you like your job. You’ve put in the time and energy to master each new role, advance up the ladder, and build a solid professional reputation.… Read More