Maybe those Pilgrims were on to something when they celebrated Thanksgiving. The truth is, despite what we've been told in school, that first Thanksgiving celebrated by the Pilgrims in Plymouth, MA was probably a meager feast. Their harvest probably wasn't so bountiful. However, they were grateful. Imagine the hardship they faced, the fear they experienced, [...]
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There is always good advice to be found! I love sharing, so that's what Summary Sunday is for! I collect some of my favorite pieces others have written and call them out here to make sure you don't miss them! Who Needs LinkedIn? 15 Offline Strategies That Work From YouTern I challenge every single [...]
One of the most important parts of prepping for job search is fine-tuning your message. How do you summarize your most marketable assets in a way that entices the reader and listener to want more? Start by creating a list of your personality traits, technical skills, industry experience, projects, and accomplishments. Personality Traits Accountable Adaptable [...]
As usual, this is a round up of some of the favorite posts I've shared this week. by Jocelyn K. Glei is the Editor-in-Chief of www.99u.com, on American Express Open Forum Oh please, read this. Share it with your parents, your children, and your teachers. It is so important to hear the many messages within this [...]
There is ALWAYS something going on. There are webinars, live presentations, Twitter chats, Google+ hangouts and so many other events, I personally find it hard to track it all. Maybe you know of a solution to gather them all in one feed/place. The closest thing I could find is 99events.com. It searches these sites for [...]
Is it fair to say that today's youth are a reflection of their parents and societal influences? If this is true, we need to stop complaining about Generation Y and do something about it. Floating around the interwebs are valuable pieces of wisdom. Ok, maybe not everything, but if I agree with it, it must [...]
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