At long last, my new book, Lies, Damned Lies & Internships: The Truth About Getting from Classroom to Cubicle, is available on Amazon. Woohoo! A must-read for interns, interns-to-be, their parents, and employers (if I do say so myself). Also, I’ve added discussion questions to the book’s web page. So, if you’re looking for blog Read more…
Networking has always been a key to success in the job search—and social media is a prime way to build mutually beneficial relationships while on the hunt for a new job. These relationships can lead you to unadvertised job openings, help you gain knowledge and understanding of your industry, and even land you a referral Read more…
Husband: “My summer interns start tomorrow.” Me: “What’s your plan for mentoring them?” Husband: “I don’t have time to mentor them. That’s why they’re getting paid.” Herein lies a classic problem with today’s internships: They aren’t really internships at all! They are merely summer jobs. As a country, we’ve strayed from the educational and mentorship Read more…
My latest book is available for pre-order. Woohoo! As I explain on the book’s web page, Lies, Damned Lies & Internships: The Truth About Getting from Classroom to Cubicle examines the condition of internships in today’s economy – and tackles the good, bad, and ugly. Specifically, here’s an outline of the book: Chapter 1: Recent Read more…
Last Friday, my dog, Mackenzie, was attacked by another dog in our neighborhood. It was an incredibly frightening experience. (Before I go any further, don’t worry, everyone’s fine.) To make a long story short, the other dog originated from another street and ran up behind us — so we didn’t know he was coming. All of Read more…
