Power in the Numbers

Hello, Everyone! I hope you are enjoying your Sunday, perhaps curled up with a blanket and an interesting read. One of my favorite things to do is read extensively, because there are not any commercials, and the knowledge learned in books is irreplaceable. I recently finished Bedros Keuilian's "Man Up: How to Cut the Bullshit and Kick Ass in Business", and I can wholeheartedly say this has to be one of my favorite reads. Not only is Keuilian incredibly relatable, but he offers such a refreshing perspective on the reality of becoming an entrepreneur. For any of you interested in owning a company by the time you are thirty, I strongly urge you to get your hands on this read.  He starts off by clearly stating "six pillars" of entrepreneurship, skills and mindsets that are paramount to succeed as a company owner. Keuilian then goes into greater depth by delineating each "pillar" in richer detail for the reader. Some of these "p...

Good Evening, Everyone! I hope this evening is serving you well. Many of you starting out in industry may have seen your company's CEO and wondered: "I want to be them." You need to think like this. All the time. No matter what.  Imagine you landed the job of your dreams. It is your first day and you dress to impress. You have your degree at your disposal, unshakeable courage, and you are ready to apply all the knowledge you learned in your studies to meet the evolving demands of the work force.  You feel ten feet tall. And you should. Having confidence in yourself is the key to success. Have you ever thought why employees revere their CEOs? It's because CEOs stand out brilliantly. They're not like the rest. Leaders are strong, quirky, and eccentric. Out of the box. But they need to be daring, fearless, and incredibly confident in their intelligence, capabilities, and interpersonal skills. This is because people look up to them ...

Good Morning, All! I hope this morning is serving you well. Many of you have been wondering, which field should I enter immediately upon graduation: academia, or industry? This is a common, yet pressing question. As always, you want to invest your time wisely, so ensuring your professional goals are aligned with your passions is of utmost importance so you don't waste your time, and money. Where do you see yourself in five years?   Source: Homeschoolers of Maine (2018). HOME Graduation. [image] Available at:https://www.homeschoolersofmaine.org/events/graduation-ceremony/[Accessed 13 Oct. 2018]. Do you see yourself developing your career immediately by entering the workforce, are you in need of money to pay off your undergraduate debts, or would you like to experience the professional world for a bit? Or are you hungry for knowledge, self-development, not in too much debt, and patient to follow through with the gr...

Happy Friday! In last week's post  Why it is Important to Stay Connected to Your Alma Mater ,  I mentioned how crucial it is to not cut ties with your alma mater and to take advantage of the wealth of professional resources available to you to kick-start your career. This week, I'll talk about how to be a salesman.  Not kidding. You think getting a job is any different than selling cookies door-to-door? Maybe your job isn't to sell cookies but to land that Investment Banking Analyst role at Goldman Sachs. Source: Lieu, A (2018). Neighbors call police 3 times on girl selling cookies. [online] Fox News. Available at: https://www.foxnews.com/us/neighbors-call-police-3-times-on-girl-selling-cookies [Accessed 6 Oct. 2018]. You're going to need to prepare. Think about it from a recruiter's standpoint. Each company boasts that they have the "brightest, most innovative, educated talent available to...