By Patrick O’Connor There’s a new phrase cropping up in job postings, interviews, and advertisements for job training programs: “HELP WANTED:  IT Support person. Flexible hours; 21st century job skills a must.” “We’re impressed with your resume.  Tell me, what 21st century skills would you bring as a member of our team?” “Come to our training program, and you will leave with the 21st century skills employers are demanding.” This…

By Don Fornes For as far back as I can remember, I knew I wanted to be a businessman. Never mind that I really had no idea what kind of business career I would pursue, or what business people actually do each day. I simply understood that business people wore important clothes, were well respected, and, well, made lots of money. This lack of understanding persisted through college, where the…

By Patrick O’Connor Last time, we talked about the important of having enough study time to make the most of the classes or training you may be starting this fall.  If it seems like you might not have enough time for studying—or if you don’t have enough time for anything at all—maybe it’s time for a time management makeover of your personal time, too! Finding extra time usually isn’t a…

Three years ago, I made the decision to get my MBA while continuing to work a full time job. Although these past three years have been a whirlwind, I am very happy I made the choice to continue my education.  I found that although I currently have a job I love, I am now performing better and also finding new opportunities that better match my interests and skills. I have…

By Carrie Ann Wisniewski We spend the majority of our time at work.  And, often times, we spend some of our time at home thinking about work.  It can literally consume our lives. So the question is: Are you doing work that is worth all this time and energy, and how can you tell? We all know that doing something meaningful is synonymous with good work.  Producing the best quality…