You learn so much at college. You gain expertise in a subject, conduct research, and experience countless new things. You know what you don’t learn? How to live your best post grad life by excelling at your profession, navigating the confusing world of office politics, budgeting, and getting the most out of everyday life. These podcasts are here to help guide you as you become the awesome professional we know you are!
Let’s talk about the elephant in the room when it comes to professional development: networking. You know you have to do it, but you probably avoid it and the resulting social anxiety at all costs. I can hardly blame you. After graduating from college where everything and everyone is at your fingertips, networking can seem like quite the daunting challenge to take on.
Resumes. You either love them or hate them, but you simply have to have one to put your best professional foot forward. The bad news is you’ll probably never spend so much time on a single document that’ll be skimmed in an average of six seconds. The good news is these 10 tips will help your resume stand out from the stack. Pull out your resume, pour yourself a cup of coffee, and let’s get to work.
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:
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.
Today I continue to volunteer, in different ways. I am on the board of a local charity, and have co-chaired our annual fundraising gala for several years. It is a great experience, in large part because this allows me to use my professional experience I’ve earned over the years combined with my personal interests in service to a worthy cause. (And I also try to work a dog related charitable event once a year because I can’t get enough of puppies!)
Have you had that moment yet? When the world stops around you and a single question surges through your mind, “what should I do with my life?”
When I graduated from college, I wasn’t sure what I was going to do with my life, sound familiar? I knew I would likely be moving away from the city where I went to school, so I was hesitant to take a ‘career job’ knowing that I’d be leaving the area soon … so I took an office job to pay the rent, but it wasn’t what I necessarily thought I’d be doing long-term.
What will your 2018 bring? If your New Year’s resolution is to get a new job, make sure you have a new wardrobe to match. Follow these tips to dress to impress as you take on your new job and the new year:
