Despite endless messaging apps and texting and calling and social media, we still email. But it’s important to remember that when emailing a professor, internship boss, or potential job connection, the tone must be different. Follow these etiquette tips and you’ll be the favorite student in no time. Use a formal greeting Unless that person has given you explicit permission … Read More
5 Boldest Quotes
By David M. France This article is the final installment in a trilogy inspired by quotes found in the book Bold: How to Go Big, Create Wealth and Impact the World. “5 Bold Quotes for a Better You” and “5 Bolder Quotes” are the first two articles. All of these quotes are designed to help you and me think and … Read More
5 Productivity Tips for College Students
There’s nothing more frustrating than ending your day feeling like you’ve run out of time. But realistically, you likely had enough time to get everything done, you just didn’t use your time most efficiently. Don’t stress out trying to find more time in your day – instead take better advantage of the time you do have! Here’s how to become … Read More
Seth Godin’s 5 Creation Questions
By David M. France Seth Godin is revered as one of the best marketers in modern times. He’s a repeat best-selling author, credited with helping develop commercial email, and publishes a daily blog read by scores of top executives worldwide. He also has a free podcast series, Seth Godin’s Startup School. During the series he lays out 5 questions you … Read More
Top Skills Employers Look For In College Grads
If you will be graduating soon or are just beginning to look for jobs and internships during school breaks, you’re busy fixing up your resume and CV. Sure, you want to show off your relevant courses and work experience, but there are some skills employees look for that you can’t quite put on a resume. Employers are noticing more and … Read More
Tech Innovations for 2017
Keeping yourself up to date with the latest tech trends is key for nailing that job interview or being ready for class discussions. The tech industry is rapidly changing, but there are a few things we can predict. Whether you’re looking to go in to business, marketing, the medical industry, or become an entrepreneur, you can see how these innovations … Read More
5 Bolder Quotes
By Derek Fronczak Here are 5 more extremely useful quotes from Peter Diamandis’s book Bold to use in business—and life. “The ratio of something to nothing is infinite.” This is what the title of Peter Thiel’s Zero to One is all about. The jump from 1 to 2 is incremental; the jump from 0 to 1, on the other hand, … Read More
5 Bold Quotes for a Better You
By Derek Fronczak Here are five quotes culled from the book, Bold: How to Go Big, Create Wealth and Impact the World, accompanied with a concise reflection on each quote. Actionable inspiration: “If things go wrong, fix it. To hell with Murphy.” Taking full responsibility for your life is, paradoxically, one of the most freeing decisions you can make. When … Read More
3 Common Organization Problems – And How To Solve Them
Disappointed in your performance the previous semester? As a new semester begins, take time to reflect on the previous semester and how you would like to improve. A lot of issues you may have come across were likely a result of being disorganized. With a busy school schedule, plus internships, extracurricular, and a social life, it’s easy for things to … Read More
3 Takeaways from Steve Jobs’s Commencement Speech
By Derek Fronczak Jobs’ 2005 commencement speech at Stanford University is regarded as perhaps the best commencement speech of all time. This is somewhat ironic—considering Apple’s co-founder was a college dropout. That said, his insights in this speech are profound and just as applicable to young adults today as they were over a decade ago. Jobs structured the speech into … Read More