Recently I had the opportunity to chat a bit with the owner of a local agency here in Minneapolis. We were talking about the challenges of finding the right talent–even in an economy where there still are great people looking for work. Specifically, we were talking about students and how we both hear the refrain [...]

More reader mail: “I am a recent graduate. I just made a huge mistake in a salary negotiation and am wondering if there is something I can do to fix it. This was the first interview and I was not prepared to discuss salary, as I know it is a huge no-no. Unfortunately, the interviewer’s [...]

Reading the title you might be thinking this is obvious advice. However, communication skills have been slowly lessening, especially with younger generations. As text messaging and social media rise, our face-to-face communication becomes less of a practice. This is going to hurt many people going in for an interview, or trying to make a push [...]

If you’re reading this at a nine-to-five job and are stuck in a tiny cubicle, imagine this: Somewhere out there is a person working in their pajamas, and working the hours they choose. While the image might sound great, there are also a slew of negatives for those who live the lifestyle. I’m speaking of [...]

Summer internships can be some of the greatest experiences you’ll ever have, or the worst. Many times the factors which decide the outcome are outside your control. This article isn’t simply meant for those taking part in an internship, but also bosses who have interns working for them. Whether you’re an intern, or have an [...]

With the job market in the current state it’s in, finding a job becomes much more complicated than normal. Instead of simply looking for a job which pays well, looks fun, and provides benefits, there are even more factors to consider. Will this company be able to sustain itself? In a couple of years will [...]