By Madi Reifler It’s safe to say that all journeys must end, including my time at Grand Valley State University. I will be a senior this fall and while I have been looking forward to graduating college, it is a bittersweet feeling. In the months leading up to the first day of the semester,…… Continue reading Preparing for My Senior Year of College
A-to-Z Advice to Live By
Due to another day of record heat, I spent more time than usual reading the Wall Street Journal. While always full of “Gee, I didn’t know that” articles on Saturdays, today’s paper made me an even bigger fan of Usher, the R&B superstar with one of the most versatile voices in music. Besides learning…… Continue reading A-to-Z Advice to Live By
Turning Early Career Detriments into Success
Even before the balloons were dropped and the tassels were shifted to the left side of graduation caps, the Class of 2024 was laser focused on their careers. Some already landed jobs, while others anxiously awaited responses to their multiple applications. At DePaul University last week, graduates of the PRAD MA program heard from…… Continue reading Turning Early Career Detriments into Success
D-Day: A Debt We Can Never Forget
Throughout my career, I’ve been a news junkie. It didn’t take too long to realize how so much of what happens today relates to history. I often refer back to something I learned long ago from friend Bruce Weindruch, founder of The History Factory: “You have to understand the past if you’re planning for…… Continue reading D-Day: A Debt We Can Never Forget
Expectations vs Reality of Job Seekers
Navigating the job market can often feel like traversing a maze of conflicting expectations and realities, especially for students and young professionals pursuing careers in public relations. While aspiring PR professionals harbor certain expectations about the application process and workplace dynamics, the reality often diverges significantly from these ideals. One common area of disparity…… Continue reading Expectations vs Reality of Job Seekers
Career Advice for New College Graduates
By John Millen Congratulations on your college graduation! You may have heard amazing commencement speeches with advice on your role in changing the world; on thinking globally but acting locally; on finding your bliss and living your dreams. That is all good and inspirational advice. You should follow your dreams. But as a veteran…… Continue reading Career Advice for New College Graduates
Don’t Give Up: Summer Job Searches Tougher in 2024, But Plenty Still Exist
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
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!