Letter to My Younger Self: Lisa Young
As a promising young professional, it’s going to shock you how easily you’ll be dismissed by hiring managers solely based on your age. You won’t…
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Mastering LinkedIn
LinkedIn: World’s Largest Professional Network. The social networking website hosts over 147 million people with professional occupations, 60 percent of which are either decision-makers or…
PR Dog’s Letter to my Younger Self
In April 1990, my younger self accepted his first job as a graphic designer and writer for a farm store chain headquartered in Muskegon, Michigan.…
How to Avoid Networking Disaster
Whether you are an introvert or an extrovert, networking is a necessary evil, unless of course you work in a cave and are required to…
7 Reasons to Engage in your Community
When business gets overwhelming, simple yet important tasks such as community engagement, volunteering and participation often fall to the side. Participating and being active in…
Volunteering: Whose Needs are You Meeting Anyway?
For most of my nonprofit career, I’ve been involved in volunteer management, most recently as Manager of Volunteer Services for a small nonprofit with a…
Be a Connector
I just recently read an article on Entrepreneur.com on the differences between networking and connecting. Read the full article here. It dawned on me that…
Jandernoa Entrepreneurial Mentoring
I have known of Mike Jandernoa for a long time and I often run into him at charity functions, business conferences or at a luncheon…
Entrepreneurs, Young Professionals & Blue Moons
What a month July was, and August is shaping up to be just as full of opportunity for those looking to expand their network. Lots…
Opps to Build Your Personal Brand
Personal branding is a must. It is open season for jobs and employers are on the look-out for the right candidate. With networking events, golf…