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I haven’t heard many college students say, “I want to work in retail,” or “I want to pursue a career in food service.” So, it begs the question… what do you WANT to do when you “grow up?” I’m not asking what your major is, or what company you want to interview with at the …

So just how do you most effectively influence? Here are some hands-on tactics you can put into use right now. The personal approach: In the somewhat basic element, individuals attempt to influence others by simply getting them to like you. A nice smile, exchanging pleasantries over time, sharing similar college stories or rooting for the …

Advice for the Presenter The art of effective, formal presentations is often missing in corporate.  The goal of presenting is not to read off index cards or conduct “death by PowerPoint.”  Formal presentations are about knowing your subject matter, recognizing the needs of your audience and executing effectively.  Don’t get cute by using new PowerPoint …

Attitude is always an easy-read for managers and executives.  Do you have a can-do approach to work, and are you one of the first to volunteer for additional new projects?  Or do you come across as whiny and complaining?  Do you charge forth and bust through potential landmines?  Or do you project that everyone is …

You’ve got your company issued laptop, secured your building access ID card, attended the half-day “welcome to our great company” orientation program, and most importantly, secured that cube space by some windows (or at least by the good-looking colleague nearby).  Stapler, check… file folders, got ‘em… and post-it notes, you betcha.  And it’s pretty cool …