So you’ve mastered the behavioral interview and started reeling in recruiters on LinkedIn, but something is still missing in your foolproof plan to obtain full-time employment. A networking card, much like a business card (sans job title), is a great tool to carry with you for when you meet prospective employers, networkers, friends, or anyone else interested in your future career. Here are five elements of an effective networking card:…
By Alexander Diedrick Hollywood has painted business in a number of lights. It’s been a source for redemption for some and a cesspool for corruption for others. But for all business majors out there, there are lessons to be learned from most characters onscreen, whether it be tips for success or a cautionary tale. That’s why we put together a list of the best business movies and their starring CEOs….
By Donna Fuscaldo Bullying doesn’t end on the playground. Workplace bullying is more common than you may think. According to the Workplace Bullying Institute, 35% of all adults in the U.S. experienced bullying at work in 2010. While bullies in elementary school and high school prey on perceived weaknesses, it’s often the star performers that are targets of bullying at work. “Workplace bullies often choose targets based on real or perceived…
By Emily Callaghan As we climb the career ladder, we constantly look forward: What promotions can I snag? Must I go back to school? What are my long-term career goals? But this article made me take a trip down the memory lane of my employment history. We all start somewhere—babysitting, mowing lawns for neighbors, selling muffins at the town bakery—and I would argue that those first jobs are just as…
By Noël Rozny Web Editor & Content Manager Graduating from college, building a resume, going through the job search process, and landing that all-important first position can be a daunting process. Once you’ve started in your new job, it’s tempting to settle into the job and just coast for awhile. But landing your first job doesn’t guarantee a smooth and easy path towards success. If you don’t keep working at…
