5 Predictions About the Future of Work
I always loved the Jetsons. Who didn’t love the thought of flying cars, robot maids and cool futuristic outfits like Judy’s? I admit when I watched the Jetsons I wasn’t paying much attention to where the characters worked or what happened when they got there. But today, I am totally fascinated by predictions about the […]
4 Ways to Be a More Confident Job Seeker
I’ll never forget what my driving instructor said to my mom while we were waiting in line at the Department of Motor Vehicles the morning of my driver’s license test. “She has the ability to pass. It’s going to come down to whether she thinks she can pass.” I failed. My driving instructor was exactly […]
On MyPath.com: 5 High-Impact Career Habits
This post originally appeared on Lindsey’s “College to Career” blog for Manpower. Exercise for 30 minutes a day. Sleep eight hours a night. Floss. Good habits are the building blocks of a healthy life. The same goes for your career: small daily habits add up to big success. The earlier in your working life you […]
On Green Careers: An Interview with Shari Aaron, co-author of Climb the Green Ladder
As green careers continue to grow in popularity, I’m pleased to share an interview I conducted with Shari Aaron, co-author of Climb the Green Ladder: Make Your Company and Career More Sustainable. Lindsey: For those who don’t know, what is social entrepreneurship and the “triple bottom line”? Shari: Sustainability, corporate social responsibility, green, and triple […]
Some (Career/Workplace) Things I’m Grateful For
It’s no secret that 2009 has not been the easiest of years for most college students and young professionals; however, over the past year there have certainly been bright spots. Today, in honor of Thanksgiving, I wanted to share some of the positive trends I’ve noticed this year. More resources to help students and recent […]
One Way to Help the “Lost Generation”
A recent BusinessWeek cover story called today’s graduates “The Lost Generation,” citing statistics that young people who graduate in recession years continue to earn less over the long-term course of their careers. This weekend, New York Times columnist Bob Herbert addressed the same issue, writing: “These recent graduates have done everything society told them to […]
Are You Building Your Career Pyramid?
I had the complete joy today of having absolutely nothing to do. It was pouring rain, SeamlessWeb delivered bagels and coffee directly to my door, and my husband and his best friend had plans to watch nonstop football. So, I camped out upstairs in our apartment — computer turned off! — and read pretty much […]
Virtual Internships: A Growing Trend and Great Opportunity
This is a guest post by my friends Lauren Porat and Cari Sommer, co-founders of Urban Interns. The job hunt is fierce. But a phenomenal new type of internship is on the rise, and it’s one that will boost your skills while at the same time allow you the flexibility of working from home and […]
You Have More Experience Than You Think (Part III)
Today I’m pleased to share my third and final post on all the types of experience you have that you might not be giving yourself credit for. Make sure to read part one and part two. I hope you find this valuable, and please share any additional suggestions in the Comments! Part III: Personal Interests and […]
You Have More Experience Than You Think (Part II)
Continuing on my last post, here are eight more examples of experience that “counts” in your job search. Stay tuned for my final list, covering personal interests and experiences, on Monday. Part II: Work and Extracurricular Experience 1. Sports. Even if you aren’t a star athlete, your participation in an organized sport (varsity, JV, club […]