For those of you who haven’t heard about Rebecca, she’s the 13-year-old California girl who recorded a song and video called “Friday.” The video went viral and in a week, the video had 17 million views and is now ranked 32 on the ITunes Singles Chart. Whether or not you like the song, there are some valuable career lessons that can be learned from internet sensation Rebecca Black. Continue reading →

If you’re passionate about motorcycles or if you’re mechanically inclined, consider a career as a motorcycle mechanic. Education programs are available across the nation. Whether you want to work on choppers, cruisers, or sports bikes, there’s an education program for you. Continue reading →

Life has been lackluster recently and you can tell it’s time for a change. The good news is you don’t have to stay stuck. If you want to meet new people, your kids are all at school, or you lost a loved one, these are a few signs it’s time a good time to go back to college and reinvent yourself. Continue reading →

The “act as if” principle applies to everyone. Maybe you want to be smarter but people don’t treat you that way. As you change your habits and attitudes an eventual change will be very noticeable. Believe in yourself, and work hard. Live the life you want to live. My mothers favorite quote comes from Ghandi, who said, “Be the change you wish to see in the world.” Continue reading →

The number of people who understand Google’s capabilities and free services is enormous, but the amount of people that actually understand how to utilize them and implement them into their life is alarmingly low. Google has many services that you can use to improve your grades and organization while overall becoming more efficient. Below is a list of 4 free services Google provides to make your life better. Continue reading →

Freedom at last! Unfortunately, the freedom from cruel college life can quickly become the harsh truth of reality. The lesson of effective money management may be one many college students aren’t taught. With the studying and partying come students’ first experience in paying bills and money management. Inexperience can play a huge part in financial mistakes. Below are common money mistakes that can add further debt obligations to the average college graduates’ outstanding student loans. Continue reading →

Hopefully seeing movies like “The Karate Kid” and “Star Wars” you have learned a thing or two about the benefits of a mentor. Imagine if Daniel hadn’t had Mr. Miyagi to help him hone his karate skills, and do we dare think of what would have happened if Anakin hadn’t had the help of Obi-Wan? Continue reading →

The development of smart phones has changed the way people communicate and manage their lives. It has also created a new platform for companies to take advantage of. While some companies focus on optimizing smart phones hardware, such as a faster chip or higher-definition screen, others strive to develop software for the device. Most software companies focus on creating new apps for smart phones. As mobile devices become more widely used, the revenues generated by the use of apps continues to grow. With a fresh idea and some background skills, you could be the creator of the next hot app. Continue reading →

It’s not an easy time to be looking for a job, whatever level you might be at, but as a graduate with no proven experience, it can be particularly difficult. However, there are some steps you can take to make the process of getting a job a little smoother. Here are the ten tips for graduate jobseekers. Continue reading →

As a college student applying for a credit card, you may be turned down for credit, but if you receive a card, use it wisely and always make your payments on time. Your future access to credit will depend on it! Continue reading →