Congratulations, you landed an opportunity! Whether it’s your first internship or the start of your career, you’ll find the workplace is a lot different from school. We’re here to help you settle in, get along with coworkers, fend off office politics, and ultimately succeed in your career.
Career Paths in HR & Payroll
HR and payroll jobs bring opportunities and challenges. If you’re planning a career in the field, make sure you know what to expect – and what will be expected of you… Although their work takes place behind the scenes, HR and payroll employees are crucial components of business success. Contrary to common belief, HR and Read more…
Preparing For Business Life After Uni
Finishing college and getting a degree is essential for pursuing your future career but it will not completely prepare you for business life. While it is very important to have a college degree, in order to make it beneficial as well, it is crucial to take key courses and to take advantage of the opportunities Read more…
5 Reasons Employees Love ‘BYOD’
Most employers can’t keep up with changing technology as easily as their workforce can, so adopting a “bring your own device” policy is common for businesses these days. It allows employees to do work on their own laptops, tablets, and smartphones instead of company-issued equipment. The widespread adoption of BYOD (bring your own device) to Read more…
How to Start Your Own Business with Little to No Money
If you dream of running your own business but have a limited budget, don’t despair! There are ways you can get your venture off the ground without a big bank loan or support from relatives. Here are a few tips on how to start your own business with little to no money: Work from Home Read more…
How To Successfully Pitch Ideas To Your Boss
When you consider yourself to be an ambitious professional, you’re probably looking at everything you can bring to the table at your current workplace. Being able to provide more than your coworkers can help you climb the ranks within your company by proving your value. The fear of rejection might make you hesitate in pitching Read more…
The Pros and Cons of Job Hopping
At one time, it was common for workers in a wide range of industries to find a great job with a successful company and to spend most or all of their career working for the same company. However, things have changed, and job hopping is now far more common. In fact, according to the Bureau Read more…
Why Ecommerce Could Be the Answer to Your Unemployment Woes
Congratulations – all of your hard work over the couple of years has paid off and you’ve finally graduated with that coveted degree! After years of studying and spending hours in the library, it’s time to sit back, put your feet up and wait for all those job offers to start rolling in. Right? While Read more…
Seven Things I Learned this Summer as a Law Office Intern
I interned at a law office this summer in Fort Worth, Texas. Not just any law office, but one that represents people accused of crimes. That, in and of itself, made it interesting and exciting. Even though I didn’t get to do a lot of legal work (unless taking documents to the courthouse counts), it Read more…
Out of College: How to Stay Productive at Work
Starting a new 9-5 job can be overwhelming; how do people go to the same job, every day, for 40 hours a week? It’s all too easy for monotony to set in and make you wish you never started your job in the first place. With all the stress, other people who think they know Read more…
Pros and Cons of Having a Part-Time Job in College
Is it possible for students to focus on GPA scores when they have a part-time job? Even though it is a major distracting factor, a job can have a positive influence on the studying process. It is all about prioritizing. If you put your studies first, you will get the results you want. On the Read more…