Countless athletes who were average on paper ended up in their sport’s hall of fame. Drafted in the late rounds, if drafted at all, many attended small colleges with even smaller sports programs. They defied the odds, overcame skeptics, and forged legacies. Tom Brady, the quarterback of the New England Patriots, is a relevant example. […]
Archive | July, 2017
How Young Professionals Break the Millennial Mold
UncategorizedWhether it fits or not, we all get grouped into a stereotype. When it happens, and you pay the consequence for someone else’s behavior, it’s pretty demoralizing. But you don’t have to be the scapegoat, particularly if you’re a Millennial. Online career network Beyond.com did a survey to contrast perceptions between young job seekers and […]
Three Rookie Mistakes That Kill Careers
Career Advice Career ImprovementThat moment may come in the first three months or the first anniversary of your first job. Maybe, if you’re thick-skinned, you don’t feel it until your second anniversary. It’s the moment you say to yourself, “This isn’t what I thought it would be.” Four years of college, tens of thousands of dollars in student […]
Want to Improve Your Career? Know What You Don’t Want
UncategorizedIf you’re like most people, your career isn’t where you want it to be. The number one reason people leave a job is a lack of growth and opportunity. If you’re feeling despondent about your career, lack of growth probably tops the reason list for why. Before you decide to bail on your present job, […]