Posted by admin on October 27th, 2009
Gone are the days where one can make that simple statement on a resume. The profiles and status updates on Facebook, MySpace, and Twitter (and any other social network you can think of) are speaking to your character more than could any “hand-picked” reference you might dig up. It’s so easy to get lost in these social networks and forget the level of exposure they provide.
I found an interesting blog, Brand-Yourself.com, that outlined what to avoid posting and sharing on these social networks - especially when you’re in the market for a new career. Some of the points made in the blog are common sense. For example, stay away from hate speech, speaking of drug use and do not use foul language. But what about voicing your political/religious views … can that really come back to haunt you? Read more about “What you shouldn’t (and should) worry about with Social Media” on Brand-Yourself.com.
How careful are you with what you post and share on these social networks? Has your profile ever come back to haunt you?
Posted by admin on October 19th, 2009
Gone are the days where one can make that simple statement on a resume. The profiles and status updates on Facebook, MySpace, and Twitter (and any other social network you can think of) are speaking to your character more than could any “hand-picked” reference you might dig up. It’s so easy to get los
Like it or not being able to read and retain what you read is an essential skill when it comes to education. Most students, I am no exception; try to get away with the least amount of reading possible if they, in fact, read the necessary materials at all! So, when I came across this article written by Sam Zolin on tips to reading effectively I wanted to share.
Check out his article for more details on each tip, but here is a short summary:
Tip #1 - Start early
Start a few days in advance and do a little at a time.
Tip #2 - Skim
Skim the article/assignment to highlight the main points and take notes then go back and actually read the assignment.
Tip #3 - Vocabulary
Keep a dictionary handy while you’re reading.
Tip #4 - Notes
Take notes while you’re reading on a separate sheet of paper or type them up in a document. Helps to retain what you’ve read and when review time rolls around.
Tip #5 - Stop!
Learn when to take a break. Break up the reading and make it manageable.
Tip #6 - Study Buddies
Find a fellow classmate that which you can discuss the assignment.
Tip #7 - Practice, Practice, Practice!
Pick up a good book and read for pleasure every once in a while. When the topic is something you find interesting you’ll find yourself breezing through the book yet still understanding and remembering the plot. Practicing this way will help a lot when you have to dig into that next assignment.
Do you have any other tips or tricks to help with reading assignments? What has worked for you?
t in these social networks and forget the level of exposure they provide.
I found an interesting blog, Brand-Yourself.com, that outlined what to avoid posting and sharing on these social networks - especially when you’re in the market for a new career. Some of the points made in the blog are common sense. For example, stay away from hate speech, speaking of drug use and do not use foul language. But what about voicing your political/religious views … can that really come back to haunt you? Read more about “What you shouldn’t (and should) worry about with Social Media” on Brand-Yourself.com.
How careful are you with what you post and share on these social networks? Has your profile ever come back to haunt you?
Posted by admin on October 12th, 2009
What do you want to be when you grow up? What an innocent question, but in the final years of high school that simple question can develop some serious weight and bring with it stress and anxiety. How do you decide your career path when you’ve spent so little time in the workforce??
An article by Seka Ojdrovic on Suite101.com listed a few tips that can help take off some of the pressure when deciding on your future career. Some of the tools mentioned include talking to a counselor as well as tests that can use personality traits to help determine a career path that would fit in with your likes and dislikes.
An interesting tip mentioned was to walk into a bookstore without a plan and see which section piques your interest. The article used the example of someone being pulled towards cookbooks should consider a career in the culinary arts. Check out “Deciding on a Career Path as a College Student” and let us know your thoughts.
How did you pick your career of choice? What tools helped you decide?
