Here are 6 things to do every day at work. These elements will set you apart on your first day at a new job. They will also provide value to your employer every day after the first. Check out the article from Shimmering Careers here. I don’t want to take too much away from the […]
Continue readingOvercoming Age Discrimination in Your Job Search
First, I want to make sure everyone knows that age discrimination is wrong. It is also illegal in the rare case that it can be proven. That being said, ageism is very hard to prove, and who wants a lawsuit when they are looking for a job? Instead of worrying about how age can be […]
Continue readingBeneficial Alternatives to a Traditional 4-year Bachelor’s Degree
Check out these beneficial alternatives to a traditional 4-year bachelor’s degree. College Isn’t For Everybody A while back I wrote an opinion piece stating that college isn’t for everybody. My argument was that college is expensive, but the opportunity cost, giving up 4-years of work can be even higher. I never want to discourage anyone […]
Continue readingOvercoming Workplace Distractions – Stay Productive
I just read this article about overcoming workplace distractions by using some simple tactics to stay productive. Set Your Intentions As someone who has been self-employed off and on throughout his professional life, the fist point really resonates with me. One of the biggest challenges man professionals face is “analysis paralysis.” This is when you […]
Continue readingWichita State University TEDx Talks – What Makes People Special
Wichita State University TEDx Talks – What Makes People Special – Dave Dahl Wichita State University Speaker Dave Dahl has held multiple positions as a court judge. He also teaches university classes in entrepreneurship and ethics. Attributes of Special People Dave begins his presentation by explaining a few attributes of special people. In this […]
Continue readingChoosing a New Path When Life Gets Tough
Choosing a new path when life gets tough… Growing Up In Derby KS Growing up in Derby, Kansas left me with an environment that took some creativity to entertain myself in. I played lots of sports when I was young. I was always good but never great. At the same time, I rode my skateboard […]
Continue readingUsing Social Media to Move Your Career Forward | Elite Staffing Solutions
Social media is not just a widespread interest. It can also be a valuable tool for career growth. I have worked in social media and internet marketing for nearly a decade. Here is the simplified version of what I have learned: Interact with others in our field of interest. Create content that engages those people. […]
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