Networking is icky! …or maybe not.


Ok, for some of us, the thought of networking is just plain icky, not to mention scary. To be honest, that was how I felt, especially when I was still new to my field and did not have any work experience. I thought networking was just another work for “sucking up.” And then I realized, networking is just a means of gathering and sharing information. It doesn’t need to be icky.

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Your college degree is worthless – Part 1

Your college degree is worthless…that is unless you learn to supplement it accordingly and market it effectively.  In Part 1 of this two-part post, we examine ways to supplement your college degree.

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LinkedIn tips series for college students and recent grads

I’ve started a LinkedIn tips series for college students and recent grads on my work site. If you’re interested, please check it out here.




Conducting informational interviews

Conduct info interviews to network and to research employers

You’ll often hear me say that it’s important, among other things, to research potential employers and to conduct informational interviews. But what are you supposed to be looking for when you research the employer? And how do you prepare for an info interview?


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