Planning a big trip? Traveling can be cheaper than you think! If you do the right planning, you can get flights, hotels, tours, and everything in between at an affordable price. Stop claiming you “can’t afford to travel,” and start planning your dream adventure! Plan Ahead for Free Flights If you plan ahead with the right credit cards and mileage … Read More
How To Be Good at Networking
Networking events can be daunting. Even the most outgoing person can face awkward moments at a networking event. However, they are necessary for making contacts in your field and expanding your network. Don’t skip out on the next event. Follow these tips to improve your networking skills – and actually have fun while you’re doing it! Be authentic You don’t … Read More
What To Do If you Graduate Without a Job
You’ve donned your cap and gown, gotten your diploma, but you still don’t have a job. Now what? Before you panic, it’s important to focus on everything you can do with this bit of extra free time. You may wish you had headed right into a job after graduation, but if you take advantage of this time, you might be … Read More
9 Side Hustle Ideas to Earn Extra Cash
Are you considering picking up a side hustle? A side hustle is a way to make some extra cash that allows you flexibility to pursue what you’re most interested in. As a busy student juggling classwork, work, and a social life, you might think adding this extra responsibility is too much. But there are so many options when it comes … Read More
6 Tools (or Weapons) of Influence
By David M. France Influence is everything. At a basic level biological and environmental drives influence us to behavior in certain ways. In our complex world every person and organization is trying to influence another person or people in some way. Influence, on a human level, is simply persuading someone to comply with your request. It’s inherently neutral. Neither good … Read More
How to Overcome A Fear of Public Speaking
Even the most experienced public speakers get nervous before a presentation. This fear is actually quite normal, and “glossophobia,” the medical term for stage fright, makes 28.4 percent of adults either afraid or very afraid. This is in part due to human biology. When our ancestors faced a risk, it was often life-threatening and required a shot of adrenaline to survive. … Read More
5 Steps to Control the Outcome
By David M. France Outcomes are everything. They’re what we get for thinking or acting in a certain way. Needless to say, they’re important. Here is a 5-step process, grounded in NLP (Neuro Linguistic Programming), to help you control your outcomes: State your outcome in positive terms. This tactic is used by many of the top performance coaches and practical philosophies. … Read More
6 Books To Inspire You
This list of books is meant to inspire you, both as a student and as a recent graduate, to pursue your passions and find success. Some are more practical, with tangible tips to find success in the workforce, while others share their business experiences or just try and help you to be your best self. Take a break from the … Read More
4 Tips to Increase Your Emotional Intelligence
By David M. France Emotional intelligence is a critical thing to have if you want to be successful in life. Unless you plan on living alone in a cave you’re going to have to know how to deal with people. These 4 tips are simple ways to increase your emotional intelligence. Don’t Criticize, Condemn, or Complain Every person is the … Read More
Stress Management Tips for Students
The combination of extracurricular activities, internships and jobs, a busy social life, plus, of course, class, can make it easy to feel stressed out as a student. While a little bit of stress is helpful for motivation, too much can cause burnout and even anxiety attacks. If you’re feeling too stressed, follow some of these tips to regain control of … Read More