When it comes to summer jobs, several surprises popped up in the latest summer employment survey by WalletHub. The personal finance search engine/social network analysis ranks 182 cities from best to worst for summer jobs in 2024. Topping the list is Columbia, MD, while Los Angeles comes in at #145, Chicago #151 and New…… Continue reading Don’t Give Up: Summer Job Searches Tougher in 2024, But Plenty Still Exist
Category: Advice from a Pro
Free Advice for the College Bound
By Kevin Cook I recall the unsolicited advice I received before heading off to college. I didn’t want nor care for the free wisdom at the time, only to recognize how prescient it was much later in life. So, for all the high school graduates headed to college this fall, I offer a few…… Continue reading Free Advice for the College Bound
Commencement: To Walk or Not to Walk?
As college commencement season begins, some four million graduates are deciding whether they’ll receive their degrees in person or by mail. Having made the wrong decision decades ago, I felt a need to urge 2024 grads to do as I say, not as I did. Walk! Most graduates this year missed their high school…… Continue reading Commencement: To Walk or Not to Walk?
Oh, the People You’ll Meet!
By Jill O’Mahony Stewart Dr. Seuss’s “Oh, the Places You’ll Go!” is a graduation-gift standard. In it, the author tells young folks about the life adventures that await them. And he doesn’t skip the scary stuff or the bumps in the road. I often reread “Oh, the Places You’ll Go,” and cry. Good crying…… Continue reading Oh, the People You’ll Meet!
Show Your Respect by Dressing Respectfully
I recently was asked by a young reader of this blog for advice on what to wear to a relative’s funeral. The fact he asked me for advice suggested he knew that his normal casual attire might not be sufficient. The question gave me a flashback to a college course I took long ago…… Continue reading Show Your Respect by Dressing Respectfully
How To Spot And Avoid A Fake Job Posting
By Nikki St. Martin In today’s digital age, job seekers face not only the challenge of finding the right opportunity but also navigating through the sea of online job postings, where scammers lurk, ready to prey on the unsuspecting. As aspiring professionals, it’s paramount to equip yourselves with the knowledge and discernment necessary to…… Continue reading How To Spot And Avoid A Fake Job Posting
When You Know It’s Time To Find A New Job
By Jeremy Silverstein Does your job make you unhappy? Do you often imagine “rage quitting” or simply walking out never to return? While thinking about looking for a new job on occasion is normal, daydreaming about it almost constantly is typically a strong indicator it’s time for a change. Of course, it’s not easy…… Continue reading When You Know It’s Time To Find A New Job
Financial Fluency for Future PR Pros: Understand What Drives the Business
By David Albritton Here’s the situation: you’re a mid-level professional who has strong aspirations to become a senior executive later in your career. You’ve begun to do the extra work to continue honing your functional and/or technical skills and leadership savvy and believe you are now poised to take the next step: executive leadership.…… Continue reading Financial Fluency for Future PR Pros: Understand What Drives the Business
Got a Fair Offer? Avoid Trying to Negotiate for More
Q. I graduated three years ago and had three internships before landing an entry-level agency job last year. I’m not keen on that sort of client work, so I interviewed and was offered a job with a nonprofit organization. My agency job paid $38,000 a year and the offer is for $57,500. I’m really…… Continue reading Got a Fair Offer? Avoid Trying to Negotiate for More
Keys to Mindful Mentoring
By Tom Martin When I was very young, growing up in Memphis, Tennessee, we had a neighbor named Gladys Jack. She was a high school English teacher and drama coach who lived across the street. One day—for reasons that to this day I can’t remember—I crossed the street, knocked on her door and introduced…… Continue reading Keys to Mindful Mentoring