You’ve heard the phrase a million times when it comes to gift giving for your colleagues at the office. How many times have you heard “Oh, you shouldn’t have!†While most colleagues are sincere, chances are a few co-workers are thinking “What am I going to do with this?†There are better ways to make […]
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How to Leverage Your College Contacts
Jump starting a job search or starting a new business is no easy feat. You can, however, make the taking the leap easier by utilizing your valuable personal connections. For most people, their undergraduate connections span the widest array of disciplines and career paths and comprise the largest group of potential networking opportunities. Businesses and […]
Social Networking: a waste of time or time well spent??
Social networking sites have gained huge popularity not only among younger generation but have become household subject for everyone. Facebook, Twitter etc where they provide immediate access to various groups and individuals to communicate with each other despite of geographical location or time frame also open new jobs and business opportunities and above all it […]
11 Useful Gifts for College Grads
Once the euphoria of being done with class has subsided, new grads must face what adults have been warning them about for twenty-plus years: the real world. Poised on the cusp of opportunity, young professionals may be considered “the lucky ones” by the older crowd, but grappling with unemployment and severe debt is no walk […]
Taking Advantage Of University Resources When Starting A Student Business
There are many benefits that can be gained from starting a business when you’re still a college student. As a student, you likely have the time and the flexibility to pursue something new. You have friends and classmates that are willing to provide help and act as your consumer base. And, of course, you can […]