In an interview, you have a short time and a few words to make a good impression. One of the most popular prompts from interviewers is, "Tell me about yourself." So, how do you make sure to get it right? While there is no correct answer, here are five words you should try to avoid when describing yourself during a [...]
So, it's your senior year and with so many classes and clubs plus remembering to eat and sleep... it's a tough balancing act. On top of all that, graduation is approaching, and fast. You're probably feeling a lot of pressure to have everything figured out by then. Not having your dream career in place yet can feel like you're way [...]
Starting a new job can be nerve-wracking. You have new colleagues to get to know, new responsibilities, and a new routine to get used to. It's hard to know what to expect, and it can take time before you find your feet and feel confident in your new workplace. That time is worth spending, and we've got some tips to [...]
After submitting your personalized resume and cover letter, you’ve received the much-anticipated request for an interview from a potential employer. Hooray! After you recover from your initial excitement, you may feel some nerves arise as you realize that what you say during the interview could make or break your opportunity to earn the job. If you’re anxiously awaiting your upcoming [...]
It’s no secret that our environments affect our behavior. Think about the feeling you get when you’re at the beach. Is it different from when you’re in your living room? A recent study says that it’s not just your imagination. Robertson Cooper, a business psychology firm, found that employees demonstrate a 15 percent increase in reported well-being when exposed to [...]
Mentorship isn’t just a business buzzword. It’s an activity that leads to wellness in all areas of your life. The long-term benefits of mentoring or being mentored were recently studied and proven by W. Brad Johnson, PhD, a psychology professor at the US Naval Academy, who found that those who had been mentored during their time in school “generally perform [...]
Turning your mortarboard tassel at college graduation symbolizes the end of one phase of your education and the beginning of another, probably more important phase: entering the workforce. Internships are a great way to ease into the professional world and avoid the feeling of being dropped into the deep end after graduation. The benefits of an internship are extensive – [...]
Schools are closed, the pool is open and the sun is out – signs that summer has officially arrived! While the temperatures are climbing, so is the cost to cool down your home during the summer months. The U.S. Energy Information Administration predicts that the typical U.S. residential household will consume about 3,080 kilowatt hours of electricity this summer and [...]
