What’s on your Twitter and Instagram right now? Is it something you would want your potential boss to see? It turns out LinkedIn isn’t the only social network your potential employers scrutinize. In fact, just 29% of hiring managers look at your LinkedIn while 38% search for other accounts. That means your potential employers are more likely to see your latest brunch Instagram versus your LinkedIn recommendations.
Millennial employees have a bad reputation. They have been characterized as entitled, needy, and disloyal. While many of these stereotypes are false, it's tough figuring out how to fight back against them. We’re here to help! Here are five common millennial misconceptions and our tips for overcoming them.
Pursuing your MBA and saving the environment can go hand in hand. Lisa Sundeen, a first year student in Duke University’s 3-year MBA and Master of Environmental Management (MEM) dual degree program, knows just how important business is in driving innovation within environmental industries. Lisa shares her insights on the union of business and the environment, the possible career paths in sustainability, and why it’s important to pursue a career you love.
Between work, school, and everyday life, stress is unavoidable. While there are many levels of stress, some can be harmful, and even make you feel ill. It is important to learn what triggers stress so that it can be prevented. Learning to manage your stress is also key to stop it from taking over. Follow these simple tips to help manage stress:
When you picture an intern, who do you think of? Is it a college junior cashing in some summer experience for additional credits? Or a middle-aged professional making a complete career Hollywood change like The Intern or The Internship? Do you think of yourself as a possible intern? You should, even if you’ve already graduated from college. In a world where only 21% of college students have a job lined up before graduation, internships can up your professional game by giving you the invaluable experiences and skills you didn’t get in college. Does the intern you’re picturing now look like you? Consider the following before taking the plunge:
I may have chatted with Andy Koenig, student at Georgetown University’s McDonough School of Business, on a Sunday afternoon, but that doesn’t mean he wasn’t working. I caught him in between a morning of homework and an evening of going into his office at Georgetown University President’s Office to make sure he was prepared for the week ahead.
You applied for the job and you finally got the email you’ve been awaiting. They want to interview you. Congratulations! The first step is to finally exhale. The second step is to make sure you prepare yourself for what’s likely to come next: the screening call. This first step in the interview process is less about breaking out your best business suit and more about how to quickly dazzle your interviewer during a quick phone call. After all, you likely have under 30 minutes to meet all the basic qualifications and leave a lasting impression. No pressure. Here’s how to make sure you stand out:
Let’s be honest. As a young woman professional it can sometimes be hard to picture yourself at the top of a company. When you think of influential business leaders your mind is flooded with the Mark Zuckerburgs, Elon Musks, and Bill Gates of the world. After all, despite comprising 52% of the workforce, women make up only 6% of CEOs. Between gender inequalities in leadership, gender biases in the workforce, the pay gap, lack of access to maternal leave, and the possibility of harassment (and these issues are just skimming the surface), climbing the corporate ladder as a woman can seem downright impossible.
Treat your LinkedIn profile like your digital resume. When you are creating or updating it, make sure to showcase your career in the best light – the same as you would on a paper resume. Adding detail to your profile, such as your job description, unique skills and how your accomplishments made an impact, will strengthen your profile and make you stand out among potential employers. Take our quiz below to see how you could improve your LinkedIn profile!
Jack Kramer and Nick Martell, Co-Founders of MarketSnacks, are well acquainted with the art of the side hustle. They’ve successfully grown MarketSnacks, the ultimate source of financial news for millennials, over the past six years as full-time employees and now as full-time MBA students. They juggle writing their daily newsletter, taking partner calls, and frequently appearing on the news with the daily demands of business school. Jack and Nick share their entrepreneurial journey and how you can master starting your own business and going to business school at the same time.
