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Business is one of the most popular college majors in the country. In fact, in the 2017-2018 academic year, 19% of all bachelor’s degrees awarded by U.S. colleges were business degrees, according to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES). …
8:30 AM: Arrive at desk with large coffee in hand. Worked a long day yesterday editing an article that came in late from one of the contributors. Check phone messages, and read and respond to e-mails relating to the next …
“No” is one of the most common first words for English-speaking babies, but as working adults, it can be one of the hardest things to say—especially at the office.
Saying no doesn’t have to be scary, especially when it’s warranted. …
Does writing matter?
Writing is dead. In this age of Instagram, Skype, and Snapchat, nothing could be less cool, less relevant to getting ahead. The written word is officially obsolete. Or is it?
Imagine that you’re the boss. And you’re …
Negotiation is a skill that employers respect, even if they don’t necessarily have the wiggle room in the company’s budget to pay you what you’re asking. But negotiating is one of those things that’s easier explained than done. Negotiating can …
In conversations with hiring managers over the years, I've heard repeatedly that although there are a lot of great candidates out there, many don't know how to interview effectively. I've also heard that there are a few common interview mistakes—like …
It may seem obvious that connections are useful in a job search, but you might not know that a personal contact at an organization can make or break your chance at getting hired. Below are five strategies you can adopt …
Courtney Kohler always knew she wanted to go to college and study business. But when it came to submitting materials during the application process, and even once she was on campus and working through classes, she found herself facing a …
