When applying for a job, sending a thoughtful cover letter along with your résumé allows you to introduce yourself to an organization and helps the recruiter or hiring manager understand why you’d be a great fit. The goal is to showcase your achievements, skills, and personality — and intrigue them enough that they want to […]
Category: Know Yourself
How to Improve Your Relationship with Your Manager
The relationship a person has with their manager or supervisor significantly influences how satisfied and engaged they are at work. Not getting along with your boss or feeling unsupported by them can be a considerable obstacle to your career growth and even harmful to your mental health. The American Psychological Association found that 75% of […]
6 Steps to Giving a Great Presentation
While communication comes more naturally to some people than others, nobody is born with a power suit and laser pointer in their hand. Every great public speaker — from Socrates to Steve Jobs — has had to learn the art of presenting. Whether you’re presenting an idea to a team of five or a room […]
The Benefits of a Mindfulness Practice For Busy Students and Professionals
Do you ever feel like you’re always on the go, jumping from one activity to the next? Thinking about all the things you still need to check off your long to-do list? Maybe you’re more worried about capturing a great experience on video instead of enjoying it through your own eyes. If any of this […]
How to Create and Manage a Personal Budget
Budgeting is important for everyone, regardless of income level or life stage. But it’s especially important for college students and young professionals, as you begin managing your life and finances separate from your parents. Read on to learn more about the importance of fiscal responsibility and the steps to creating (and sticking to) a realistic […]
The Benefits of Being a Lifelong Learner
Imagine you go to see your doctor about this headache you’ve been having, and he tells you some startling news: “You need brain surgery.” Your doctor refers you to the best brain surgeon in the country. This guy has an advanced degree, spent seven years in residency and another three years in post-doctoral fellowship training. […]
5 Networking Tips for Young Professionals
Going from college life to a full-time career can feel like a drastic change for many young professionals. In college, you may have gotten used to meeting lots of different people in your classes, participating in various clubs and organizations, and having regular campus events to attend. But when you’re just starting out in your […]
4 Social Media Dos and Don’ts For Young Professionals
If you’re like most Gen Zs, you probably spend at least a few hours a day on social media. (18 to 24-year-olds spend an average of 45+ minutes a day on TikTok alone.) While you may have been brought up a digital native and sharing on social media is second nature, there are some new […]
What to Include in Your Professional Email Signature
You may not spend much time thinking about how to end your email correspondence other than maybe adding a closing (“Thanks!”) with your name. But given how much we rely on email to communicate both personally and professionally, a naked email signature can be a missed opportunity. Read on to learn why the bottom of […]
Filing Your First Tax Return? Here’s What to Know
As Benjamin Franklin said, nothing in this world is certain except death and taxes. While the former is hopefully many, many years away for you yet, you can be sure that when it comes to taxes, Uncle Sam will come knocking each and every year to make sure you’ve paid your fair share. Tax time […]