One of the more interesting things I’ve read recently was a piece about how the wealthy think differently than the middle class. Steve Siebold, the author of the book How Rich People Think, interviewed more than a thousand millionaires and billionaires and came up with some information on the way that the wealthy approach life. Among [...]
When my sister was home from college one summer, she applied for a job at a chain bookstore that has since gone out of business. Though they called and asked her for an interview, they told her they were really looking for someone with a degree. At the time, she chalked it up to the [...]
Social media is more than a way to share images on Facebook for your family and friends. It’s a hiring network. The swell of Twitter, Google+ Communities, LinkedIn, and more means that you have more possibilities than ever to connect with people you’re interested in working with. You can do it in 140 characters on [...]
You’ve wanted a raise forever. It’s been torture seeing Sarah getting the extra pay that you deserve. You can’t help but wonder — a whole lot more than you’d like — what she has that you don’t. The answer is simple, and it’s something easily attainable. Sarah has confidence. And, rather than walking around with [...]
After the unending media coverage of the fiscal cliff throughout December 2012, it was a relief to everyone when a last-minute compromise was reached. In particular, the most reported-on compromise had to do with the extension of the Bush-era tax cuts. Those cuts will remain in place permanently for any individual making less than $400,000 per [...]
Congratulations! After years of hard work in college and months of searching, researching, planning, and schmoozing, you’ve finally landed your first “career” job. Unfortunately, that does not mean you can relax. The first year in a new job can still be a minefield — especially for new graduates. The culture of your new job can [...]
