Even though most businesses and industries tend to prize analytical and problem-solving skills, there is an aptitude that also affects productivity and ultimately the bottom line: emotional intelligence. Read the rest of this entry »
Learning to Be “Successfully Intelligentâ€
I am fascinated by what makes people learn as well as the connection between learning and motivation. A few years ago, Yale psychologist, Robert Sternberg, wrote a book called Successful Intelligence. The basic premise of the book is that to be successful in life, you need three types of intelligences: analytical, creative, and practical. Read the rest of this entry »
Success Secrets for Interns Who Work Remotely
This summer my company, LifeBound, hired several interns. One of these interns, Samantha Bonnette, a student at Tulane University, is doing publicity work from a town in Louisiana while LifeBound’s home office is in Denver. She’s done such a remarkable job working off site that I asked her to write this week’s column. Read the rest of this entry »
Summer Means Business for Collegiate Entrepreneurs
Over their summer breaks, college-age students have started some of the largest and most successful companies. As a pre-med student at the University of Southern California, Dineh Mohajer, combined her knowledge of chemistry with her knack for fashion to create a nail polish to match her strappy blue sandals. Since it’s inception in 1995, Mohajer’s “Hard Candy†cosmetics are carried by exclusive department stores worldwide. Read the rest of this entry »
Make Your Learning Disability Work for You
Some of the most successful people have learning disabilities because of their determination to persevere. If you or your child has a learning disability there are ways to manage it and turn it into an advantage. Read the rest of this entry »
Ten Ways to Make Alumni Connections
Unemployed graduates can tap into their college career and alumni associations to make valuable contacts for finding their next job. If you have been unemployed for several months or you may be laid off soon, the following suggestions can ease your transition and help you make important connections for the future. Read the rest of this entry »
College Selection Criteria: Reading Between the Lines
It’s spring and many parents and their kids are considering prospective universities and colleges for the fall. When you take an on-campus tour, there are several questions you should ask to get the straight story on programs and services that the school provides. Read the rest of this entry »
Snapshots of Success
Without question, these are difficult times for students and graduates. But the truly creative and enterprising student or grad, will produce opportunities for themselves despite the sluggish economy. Here is what three people—one student and two graduates—are doing to get the experience they need for future work.
Creating Success: Six Lessons in Graduate Ingenuity
Graduates who manage to thrive in a difficult economy are those who create opportunities for themselves. Recently I witnessed an example of this kind of graduate ingenuity from a former employee, Jordan Austin. Read the rest of this entry »
Ten Steps to Secure a Letter of Reference
Whether you’re applying to college or grad school, the purpose for letters of reference is to increase your chances of being admitted. A 2001 survey of college admissions officers by the National Association of College Admission Counseling showed that more than 60 percent considered recommendations from teachers and guidance counselors of “moderate or considerable importance.â€
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