Uncategorized

• The ABC’s of Common Bio Blunders

  Written on December 1, 2011 by Nancy Juetten

  Many professionals are failing to launch because the stories they tell about their background, experience, and qualifications are falling way too short of the mark. If the story you share in your online bio or social networking profile is bland, boring, and unremarkable, you’ve built a roadblock that can stand in the way of attracting the perfect engagements you seek. Here are among the most common bio blunders independent business professionals make that can stop opportunity in its tracks. Continue reading →

  ▸ Continue Reading

  Category: Career, Expert Articles, Uncategorized
  Tags: bio, career tips, career training

• A Resume To-Do List: Your Career Depends On It

  Written on October 18, 2011 by Keith Lipke

  Did you get another person to proofread your resume for spelling errors, missing words and proper grammar? Yes I know, you looked at it 15 times and swear there is nothing. You may be right, but chances are there is something you missed or didn’t consider. Let your proofreader help. Continue reading →

  ▸ Continue Reading

  Category: Career, Expert Articles, Uncategorized
  Tags: career tips, job, job search, lists, resume

• Study Says Women Wearing Makeup Appear More Competent

  Written on October 15, 2011 by Sarah Ward

  Something that has been making headlines recently is a recent study which found that women who wore makeup were perceived as more attractive, trustworthy, competent, and even likeable. Sure, it takes time and resources to apply cosmetics every morning just to remove it at the end of the day. But for women want to advance in their careers, makeup is a resource that can help them achieve their goals. Continue reading →

  ▸ Continue Reading

  Category: Beauty, Career, Uncategorized
  Tags: career tips, professional dress

• Free Exam Preparation Apps

  Written on October 7, 2011 by SherRon Marcek

  If you’ve got a big entrance test coming up, this is a freebie that you are not going to want to miss! Right now at the Apple iTunes App Store you can download several Watermelon Express Test Preparation Apps for iPhone or iPod touch! Continue reading →

  ▸ Continue Reading

  Category: Uncategorized
  Tags: exam preparation

• 5 Common Traits of the Super Successful

  Written on September 22, 2011 by Guest Blogger

  What makes some people so successful? Is it something that can be learned? Or are we destined for success from birth? While there is no one-size-fits-all approach for achieving greatness, what we do know is success is non-discriminatory. In other … Continue reading →

  ▸ Continue Reading

  Category: Career, Uncategorized
  Tags: career tips, professional development

• Show Your Team Spirit: University of Phoenix

  Written on August 28, 2011 by Sarah Ward

  If you’re enrolled at the University of Phoenix, here are some ideas for back to school clothes shopping. Since Phoenix targets working adults that are interested in going back to college, we’ve selected business professional clothes that can easily transition for social occasions. Unlike other institutions, the University of Phoenix does not require the typical admissions requirements that other schools do in an effort to make excellent education available on a larger scale. Continue reading →

  ▸ Continue Reading

  Category: Uncategorized
  Tags: career tips, college fashion, Colleges and Universities, online college

• 

  Why You Should Earn an Associate’s Degree

  Written on August 6, 2011 by SherRon Marcek

  Now days it seems like most careers worth having require at least a bachelor’s degree. So why bother to earn your Associate’s degree? There are several benefits to getting this lower level degree. The three most common types of associate … Continue reading →

  ▸ Continue Reading

  Category: Uncategorized
  Tags: college, save money

• Is Online Study Right for Your Learning Style?

  Written on June 30, 2011 by SherRon Marcek

  If you’ve considered going back to school online but you aren’t sure it is right for you, you should consider the many different methods online schools use to teach students. Thousands of students are successful each year in earning online degrees and go on to be wonderful employees in their profession. Continue reading →

  ▸ Continue Reading

  Category: Online College, Online Education, Uncategorized
  Tags: online degrees, technology

• How to Write a Successful Scholarship Essay: Part 1

  Written on May 17, 2011 by Jenni Cutler

  Competition can be fierce these days for finding financial assistance. This is one of the most important questions you must ask yourself when seeking and applying for scholarships. Everyone has characteristics and experiences that make them unique. In order to win a scholarship, you must not only learn to recognize these differences in yourself, but be proud of them. Continue reading →

  ▸ Continue Reading

  Category: Career, Education, Financial Aid, Tools, Uncategorized
  Tags: college finances, how to

• The 10 Most Valuable Brands and the CEOs Behind Them: Part 1

  Written on May 13, 2011 by SherRon Marcek

  Most of us have heard of these big brands like Google and Apple and are familiar with a lot of the names at the top of them. We decided to look a little further and see where the people calling the shots paid their educational dues and earned their college degrees. Here is what we found. Continue reading →

  ▸ Continue Reading

  Category: Business, Career, Celebrity, Education, Education History, Uncategorized
  Tags: business, career tips, celebrities