Be honest. If someone were to ask you "what's your story?", would you have an easy time answering? Most people wouldn't. Although you may think you know yourself, what you value, and where you want to go in the future, knowing your story is not something that just happens organically. It is a process [...]
Showing vs. Telling: What's the Difference? If you've ever had to do a creative writing assignment, you may remember receiving the instruction "show, don't tell". If you're like me, you probably wondered what this means. How exactly do you "show" in your writing? And why is it so much better than telling? Consider the following two [...]
According to State of the American Workplace, 70% of today's workers are either not engaged or "actively disengaged" in their work. This shows evidence that for them, their work lacks meaning. If you aren't feeling satisfied at work and find yourself unmotivated most days, there's a good chance that you are part of this 70% of [...]
"Describe a moment of personal growth in your life." "Recall a setback you faced and how you overcame it." "Discuss an interest that is meaningful to you."...these are some of the most common prompts for college essays. Although the question may vary across different applications, the purpose of the essay remains the same: to allow [...]
Every new business has trouble setting itself apart from the competition. Almost 100% of the time, there is at least one another business out there that offers the same goods or services. Most of the time, there are many that have already developed a strong following and customer base. With circumstances like these, how does [...]
For young professionals who have recently graduated or are just starting out in their industry, getting their foot in the door somewhere can be quite the challenge. Once they've found a job, adjusting to the new environment can be an even bigger challenge. Through their college education, young professionals have acquired the "hard skills" that [...]
According to a study by Complete College America, most students take about six years to get their bachelor's degree. However, in most colleges and universities throughout America, a bachelor's degree is designed to be completed in about four years. The extra two years students spend in school costs an extra $50k on average. So, where do [...]
Today, more than ever, people want to be engaged emotionally when it comes to supporting and believing in brands. The way to do this is through story. A good brand story is unique, engaging, and personal. Recently, technology has proven to be incredibly useful in helping brands tell their story. In particular, video is a [...]
Throughout my time in school, I never had much of an interest History class. While it wasn't my weakest subject, I couldn't help but find the course content to be dull. To me, it was just a bunch of facts, names, and dates that I had to memorize. However, this changed during my junior year [...]
Whether you're an introvert, extrovert, or somewhere in between, you could benefit from a few tips before going to your first networking event. Networking is a great tool that will help you make connections with others in your industry as well as build relationships that will benefit both you and the people you are connecting [...]
