5 Secrets To A Classy Holiday Party On A Budget
A colleague and I were talking last week about planning a networking event for some of our co-workers. We also were talking about the new movie Quantum of Solace. Following this discussion I thought about the popular 007 drink, my favorite, the Martini. It is pleasing to the eye, is offered in a wide array [...]
The Economy and You
This week, I am taking forced Paid Time Off (PTO). My employer is publicly traded, so it is important for them to have extra-healthy financial statements right now. To achieve this goal, they are encouraging (read: forcing) all employees to take Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday as PTO this week. Thursday and Friday were already holidays, [...]
8 Tips for Successfully Living and Working Abroad
This is a guest post from Eli Gratz, a tireless innovator currently working in Hyderabad, India on a 6 month project.
Even in a tough economy, the opportunity to live and work abroad as part of a Multi-National Corporation (MNC) is still out there if you choose to pursue it. Projects and roles vary by company [...]
Using Google Alerts to Help Your Career
Last week I used Google Alerts to introduce myself to the CEO of my company. As a peon, low on the ladder, I had been looking for a way to make contact. I decided to get his attention by offering to help him. You see, I work at a technology company and the CEO is [...]
Best Practice Sharing: Excel Tips & Tricks
Have you ever been so immersed in a project that you dream about spreadsheets? Well, hopefully not, but I have to tell you, sometimes I do dream about spreadsheets. One of my favorite things about blogging, is that it gives people the opportunity to collaborate and share tips, tricks and best practices. Will you share your [...]
Get Physical at Work
This is a guest post from Seth Travis, a Gen Y young professional who is excited to share his experiences in one of the world’s largest corporations. This week he fills us in on the answers to basic questions every Newly Corporate worker asks about on-site gym workouts.
Remember the days back in junior [...]
The Economic Crisis and the Pending Debate
This is not a political blog, but I think it would be unwise to avoid this topic. As a young professional, you should be keeping up on these matters.
We all know that both the US and global economies are in bad shape at this moment. The question is, what can we do about it? We [...]
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