The subject of writing came up in multiple contexts recently and I was asked whether I thought writing ability was really that important.
My short answer… YES!!!
My longer answer…
It’s definitely important, however, more from the inverse perspective. Here’s what I mean:
Good writing is rarely noticed or rewarded. In most business or personal situations, people generally don’t notice if something has been written well. It’s expected, and nothing in particular stands out to them. However, it
“When you work seven days a week, fourteen hours a day, you get lucky.”
I’ve posted lots of links to the companies on Fortune‘s Best Companies to Work for list, typically running from top to bottom. But then I got to thinking, what about those companies on the list that are hiring the most people? Seems like a good idea (to me at least), so today’s post will focus on those companies. For those interested in how Fortune derives the list, take a look at “Criteria for the Best Companies to Work For“. And for those
With college costs on the rise, students feel increased pressure to choose the right major and to make every class count. Unfortunately, many college students don’t have the knowledge or guidance to help them with this decision. If you want to change your major, follow the steps below to increase your chances of making the best decision.
Consider Your Motivation for Changing
Asking yourself a few questions before changing your major can save time, money, and regret. Why do you want to change majors? A difficult class shouldn’t cause you to change your major. You
Career Rocketeer is proud to partner with the MBA Career Services Council (MBA CSC) to promote its 2011 MBA CSC Annual Conference in Keystone, CO for MBA career services professionals and MBA employers.
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Third Law of Applied Terror – “80% of the final exam will be based on the one lecture you missed and the one book you didn’t read.”
We started interviewing our college interns a few months ago at my company and this Summer’s “class” will join in a few short weeks. Having graduated in what feels like a hundred years ago (and never having been an intern myself), I’m always interested in what the latest group of interns bring to the table in terms of background, tech knowledge and special interests. What is most in