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How to Decline a Job Interview
It can happen to anyone who's searching for a job. You applied to a bunch of them, then got a callback to your dream job—only to have a callback happen at a place you would only work at if you were desperate. Or, perhaps, you applied to a place with enthusiasm and got a call back, only to read reviews that made you realize it's not the right fit for you. Either way, you will probably need to decline a job interview.
By Cato Conroy8 years ago in Journal
I Don't Like My Job and How I Survive It
I am not sure I like my job. I think I used to like it... I think. Back when making my 30K a year meant something huge. That was ten years ago. I'm still here, making a tad more money, and just about every day I consider whether or not I like my job. I also consider how long I can ride on unemployment, how much I could make working at TJ Maxx or if I can make money doing what I actually like doing. Problem is I don't know what I like doing... besides sitting on my comfy sofa watching shit reality TV. Can I get paid for that?
By Ashley Vadood8 years ago in Journal
How to Craft a Killer Pitch Deck. Top Story - November 2017.
As an entrepreneur, nothing can seem more overwhelming than getting up in front of investors to pitch as you try to raise funds. And I’ll be honest, it’s going to be a massive part of what you do as a founder, especially in the early years. But, like any job you need the right tool (unless you're Thor, then you just need a hammer). Your pitch deck is going to be that tool. What goes in that pitch deck? Let's talk about it.
By dana blouin8 years ago in Journal
The Dos and Do Nots of Handing Out Résumés
There are 3 steps. Step 1: Preparation I believe I am speaking for most of my generation when I say we have all been there, the dreaded day where you print off 10+ résumés and have a list in hand of places to apply, you put on a nice outfit, and you hit the pavement.
By Chelsey Lynn8 years ago in Journal
The Form 1040 Tax Return: Claiming Your Adjustments, Exemptions, Deductions and Credits.
The apparent complexity of tax laws is probably one of the main reasons why people, in general, might be turned off from trying to educate themselves concerning basic tax matters that would enable them to attempt doing their own taxes. But even if they choose not to do their taxes themselves, having basic tax knowledge would enable them to understand what their preparers are doing, and place them in a position to detect any possible errors.
By Milton G. Boothe8 years ago in Journal
7 Tips to Create a Web Series
So you have the next best concept for a TV show but you don’t have any connections to Netflix or NBC. No worries. With YouTube, Vimeo, Funny or Die and host of other web platforms, you can still tell your story through the medium of film. However, even with the most entertaining idea, there are a few guidelines to follow:
By Nancy Fingerhood8 years ago in Journal
How To: Rock at Networking
So, you're on your professional journey and you're looking for ways to meet people and gain invaluable contacts, and insights, into the future of your business. There is an event coming up, and there will be an abundance of eager professionals awaiting to hear you and your big ideas. But there's something stopping you.
By Beau Arnfield8 years ago in Journal
