How To Choose Between a B.A. and a B.S. In Business
As you look ahead to starting a career in the business world, whether your plan is to work in a corporation or to strike independently and start your own business, you know that getting the right education is going to be key. But when it comes to earning a business degree, do you know whether …
When To Use The ‘Tell Me About Yourself’ Pitch
Job seekers often ask a question about when to use the tell-me-about-yourself pitch—like in an interview—and when to use the elevator pitch: like in a networking situation. The confusion arises because some people don’t understand the purpose or objective of each of the two pitches.
How to properly answer when asked, “Tell me about yourself.”…
5 Habits Millennial Workers Should Start Right Now
Millennials get a bad rep in the workplace. Studies have found that employers — especially those from a past generation — often describe us as entitled, lazy, unfocused; all the attributes that throw up red flags during hiring processes. This may seem unfair — and probably is unfair in a lot of circumstances — but …
Challenges Unique To Female Entrepreneurs
Women entrepreneurs are not new to the American workforce. While the laws that protect women in the corporate world have been hard-won and are still being fought for, modern-day business has significantly benefited from the activity of female entrepreneurs and business leaders.
You can trace the feminine presence in the workforce as far back as …
10 Touchstones on When You Should Review Your Branding
The following answers are provided by members of Young Entrepreneur Council (YEC), an invite-only organization comprised of the world’s most promising young entrepreneurs. In partnership with Citi, YEC recently …
Persisten and Drive Override Skill
The truth is that persistence and drive override skill. When people say “no,” it’s a “no” for now. It doesn’t mean you can’t or shouldn’t come back with a new approach. One CEO told me, “I always give ‘no’ as the first answer, and only if they don’t give up but have the confidence to …
9 Ways Brands Can Find the Right Social Platform
The following answers are provided by members of Young Entrepreneur Council (YEC), an invite-only organization …
Self Publishing Your First Branded Book is Easier Than You Think
Establishing a trusted personal brand starts with great content. Writing about your expertise is more possible than ever with a self published book. While traditional publishing is still a good option you, as an author, do not have the availability of marketing your own work.
A personal brand’s reputation online is built through a strong …
Pay Attention
We’ve heard this since time immemorial.
From the time we were in kindergarten and first grade all the way through college and into our professional careers.
Pay Attention
One of my favorite movies is “Inside Man” where the main character Dalton Russell, played by Clive Owen, says something near the end of the movie.
He …
Who Is Really Deciding to Hire You or Not?
Years ago, I had a large office in the Wall Street area with a personal secretary screening my phone calls, opening mail, taking dictation, and managing my calendar. Since then of course, the business world has changed. The next phase had executives sharing a pool of secretaries using floppy discs working on word processors. That …