Monthly Archives: December 2011
“Next year I’m really going to get a gym membership.” “Can’t wait to take some fun trips in 2012!” “I need to spend less time on Facebook/Twitter.” Photo Source Do these sound familiar? They should because the average recent graduate lists these as their New Year’s Eve Resolutions every year which rarely end up happening. However what they should be focusing on is usually left out: achieving professional goals. We don’t want our readers to wait to set attainable professional goals in 2012. The holiday season can be a great time to reflect on what is really important to you and your career aspirations should be high on that list. Whether you are looking for a new job, want to transition to a new role in your company or you want to develop in your current role, writing down your goals is the best way to start. We suggest using …
Click here to read more
Posted in career, goals, joint post, planning
Leave a comment
Photo Source Do you ever wish there was a place on the internet where you could truly learn about ANYTHING? Well, what if I told you there is a site that: 1. Is FREE 2. Has over 2700 tutorial videos stored on YouTube, and 3. Covers everything from differential equations in calculus to black holes to Chinese inflation to the art of Picasso? Well, look no further because the Khan Academy is the site for you! The mission of the Khan Academy is to provide a world-class education to anyone anywhere in the world. It does not matter what your background is or your occupation, anyone can access the site and content for absolutely free. The academy is a not-for-profit organization created in 2006 by Salman Khan who is a three-time graduate of MIT. The idea came to Khan when he began tutoring family members in areas of math. Instead …
Click here to read more
Posted in education, entrepreneurship
Leave a comment
Thank You! THANK YOU! THANK YOU! As you all know, Jessica Ebony and I have been hosting a book drive for the Atlanta Children’s Shelter for the past month. Initially our goal was to get $1 from our readers and supporters to meet our goal of $50. Well, not only did we achieve our goal, but we achieved it 8 times over! Because of YOU, we were able to collect $403 in donations! We definitely could not have done this without your support. This being the first of many philanthropic events for us, we are glad it was a major success. Jessica Ebony and I went out last weekend and purchased books for the children. As you can see from our pictures we had a great time and it was a wonderful feeling buying books for the children of the Atlanta Children’s Shelter. CKB dropped off 160 books to the …
Click here to read more
Posted in charity, philanthropy, volunteering
Leave a comment
Photo Source ‘Why would a potential employer want to check my background? I went to college, graduated, and I have everything on my resume to prove it. Isn’t that enough?’ Well, unfortunately not everyone can be so honest and upfront. In fact, according to Forbes.com, 40% of people falsify something on their resume or lie about their personal and professional past. The most common lies are about getting a degree and changing dates. I’m not sure how you feel about that, but FORTY PERCENT is a huge amount of fake resumes. That means nearly one in every two resumes has some fake information on it. This leads employers to perform background checks on its potential hires and employees to ensure that the people they are interested in are telling the truth. ‘Now, what information can they find out about me?’: 1) School Records – these can’t be released without your …
Click here to read more
Posted in corporate america, job search
Leave a comment
Photo Source In a world of Skype interviews, ‘Linking In’, and attaching resumes to emails, business cards might seem like an antiquated form of information sharing. However, there are many advantages to carrying and recognizing the use of business cards in today’s ever changing environment. Check out our list below as to why business cards are still relevant: 1. Personal Touch It’s so easy to click a button and reach anyone all over the world, but it has become very impersonal. Carrying and exchanging business cards can add a memorable and personal touch to any conversation. Remember our article on Professional Accessories? Business cards can really set you apart from the crowd. 2. Always carry a few on you Even if you’re not going to a business function, you can never go wrong carrying a few business cards in your wallet. They can help you make the most of any …
Click here to read more
Posted in corporate america, networking
Leave a comment
Brazen Careerist