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Year: 2017
Do Your Research
Why are so many college graduates underemployed and underpaid?
Great Expectations
A few statistics on getting paid:
Student Loans Are Stealing Your Dreams
On Monday I asked a question: If 88% of recent college grads have jobs, why do you think college students and recent graduates are so freaked about finding jobs? Thanks for your honest and open answers! The most common answer was
Almost Worthless (or how I completely changed my finances in 2 short years)
-$555. My household net worth (what we own minus we owe) is negative five hundred fifty five dollars today. 2 years ago this month it was about -$100,000. Not a bad turn around!
Focus on the Process
All too often we focus on the results instead of the process. The irony is that this causes the results to suffer. Finishing an assignment, getting good grades, landing a job, reaching your goals and dreams — these are results. The destination at the end of the […]
Independence Day
We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness. This week we’re celebrating the act of 56 people who […]
Put the “Higher” Back in “Higher Education”
A 62-year old is laid off after an entire career with the same company. As part of his severance he is given modern job search training. The biggest piece of advice? “Find the keywords that the prospective employer is looking for and type them in […]
Three Attitude Adjustments That Will Guarantee You An Interview
100 applications. Not a single call. What more could I do? My resume was filled with academic and professional achievements. I couldn’t imagine a single way to improve as a candidate. That’s when it hit me: maybe the problem has nothing to do with my […]
Universities Teach Bad Time Management
Universities unintentionally teach bad time management skills. It’s no wonder students struggle with staying on top of things. If you’re having a hard time you need to know two things:
