Sometimes the most difficult decision in the job search is where to look for work. From job fairs to job portals like indeed.com, there often is a sea of information out there on where to find a job and how...
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The Growth in Acceptance of Virtual Intern Programs
We have been delighted to see other companies embrace the concept of virtual internships since we started ours in January of 2011. Here is an excerpt from a recent article called 10 Virtual Fall Internships You Can Apply for Right...
How The Rock Inspired Me to Return to Part-Time Work with Apple
The Rock inspired me to return to Apple. After being in the WWE, The Rock left to be successful on his own in movies. However, he returned part-time last year after 7 years away, and I saw the look in...
Two Weeks Notice to Quit vs. Two Weeks Notice for Knowing When You Work?
It's a respectful practice to give your employer at least two weeks notice when asking to resign or moving on to a new position to give them time to find a replacement and prepare for your departure. Wouldn't it be...
Reading With Intent – How to Speed Read and Find Good Content
When I truly enjoy a book, I can read it in under an hour or two. If I have a tough time with a book, I can take as long as a month to finish it. Next time you want...
Until It Makes You Stronger, What Don’t Kill Ya Hurts Like Hell – Michelle Branch
It sometimes can take a lot of pain to get you to the pleasure you seek. However, embracing the pain and plowing through it can be the difference between success and failure. Take time each day to truly embrace all...
How Finding The Right Lady or Gentleman is A Lot Like Finding The Right Job
I sometimes feel that nothing is worse than being nearly 40 and being single; the questions, the surprise, and the uncertainty from others as to why I have waited this long to get committed with the woman of my dreams....
The Best Social Network – The Coffee Tour
I'm currently on a "Coffee Tour" meeting with people individually in the Capital District. It's been so enjoyable meeting with people one to one to get to know each other and to make the connections stronger. Many of the people...
Job Hunt In An Incestuous Business Environment
Recently, a few job seekers have contacted me about their concerns about the job market being too incestuous, where there seems to be too many of the same people rotating among the same positions at different companies due to their...
There’s Something Exciting About Leaving Everything Behind – Butterfly Boucher
One of my favorite concerts was in the summer of 2004 when I saw Sarah McLachlan. Not only was Sarah amazing, but her opening act Butterfly Boucher took the house down. Many of her songs from her CD still are...