Career Advice Archive
How Much Experience Do I Actually Need Before I Apply?
We hope this blog gives you a few ideas on how you can leverage your current job or future internship to help you land a new position! There are many ways to find the right fit for you, your skills, and your experience. At the end of the day, although we took vastly different approaches
Transitioning from College to Corporate America
Now, you will be prepared to successfully start your career in corporate America. Just kidding, I wish it worked that way. This process can be different for everyone not just college students; for me, learning to be confident in what I already know and who I have on my side propelled me to where I
4 Ways to Improve Your Luck
Patty North wants to know... does your name always get drawn for office giveaways? Do you have a friend who always seems to be "down on their luck?" Are some people luckier than others? I really don't believe in luck. Luck is defined as a success or failure apparently brought on by chance rather than
Bad Career Advice
Can you believe it is 2019? I feel like we were just on summer vacations, attending family picnics, and getting the kiddos ready to start school! All of these milestones can bring new emotions when we are struggling to find work, have just been laid off, or are dissatisfied at work. Wanting to start a
Confidence is Key
As a child I was fearless and ready to give anything a try – piano, softball, clarinet, dance, and even track. I was not scared to fail. I was not a "natural" but I was good (with the exception of track, I am a terrible runner!). However as I entered into adulthood...
Not for Your Boss
As the Christmas season comes to an end and we put our "Elf on a Shelf" away in our house, I found myself wondering, "How am I going to convince my daughter to be good?" As annoying as that elf was and remembering to move it every night was nearly impossible...
How To Write a Blog
As a member of the Celebrity Staff team, I am responsible for writing an individual blog a couple times a year to be published on our website and shared with social media. I guess they think I have some knowledge or wisdom to pass on and somehow benefit society...
Leveling Up Your Job
A few months back I attended a workshop, Passion for Leadership, by Lamarr Womble. Lamarr founded Passion for Leadership in 2008 and has spoken to more than 50,000 individuals about how they can find their passion...
The Value of a Checklist
Have you ever thought, “Oh, I don’t need to write that down, I’ll remember it.”? Then you forgot about the task and wished you would have written it down because it ended up costing you more time in the long run? Or you completely forgot about the task altogether?
Win Them Over
Being in the "People Business" I felt this was a very relevant topic to touch on. Whether it's the first 30 seconds or first 30 minutes, you are being judged when you first meet someone. Whether for business or personal reasons, you have just a small window of opportunity to leave a positive impression...