By Jacqui Barrett-Poindexter A plethora of articles are written about the value of boomers looking younger and behaving more youthfully to succeed in the perceived (and sometimes very real) youth culture of job search. This runs the gamut from dressing more hip, brightening dreary hair, honing your tech savvy, and going from flabby to fit. Many of these tips are crucial to remaining competitive in a particularly tough job market….
By Noël Rozny Web Editor & Content Manager I strapped on my first apron when I was 14 years old. Throughout high school and college, I rolled silverware, stacked plates, and served burgers to pay the bills. I became adept at watching the paper for a new restaurant opening (aka job opening) or walking into a restaurant (always before the lunch or dinner rush) and talking my way into a…
By Alexander Diedrick We’ve all heard the basic ways to deal with stress: lead a healthier lifestyle, remove the source of stress, take a nap, and squeeze a stress ball until you stop seeing red. But those don’t work for everyone. You might be one of many people looking for a new way to cope with stress as you get closer to college finals and college graduation. That’s why I…
By Noël Rozny Web Editor & Content Manager As a new employee, you’re probably eager to make a great impression on your boss and coworkers, especially if you’re a recent college graduate. But don’t get overly ambitious and put together a departmental rehabilitation plan, a website redesign pitch, or new budget proposal just yet. Sometimes the best thing you can do when you start a new job is stop, sit…
This weekend, my college-aged cousin asked me for some first-time resume guidance and I couldn’t have been more excited to help due to my geeky love of awesome resume designs and on-the-job experience. But as I searched around for help on the web and through friends, I noticed a shortage of resume advice for college students. While there are plenty of helpful articles on how students can attain experience and…
