here is a lot of conflicting advice out there about the best strategy for taking the LSAT – how long to study, how many times to take the test, and even about how “good” a predictor it is of anything at all. The one thing everyone seems to agree on? […]
Opening and operating a brewery requires all kinds of physical assets, including kegs, boilers fermentation tanks, refrigeration, and waste treatment systems. But the intellectual property of your brewery is the most valuable part of your business. It’s also the piece that must be the most closely protected. With more than […]
Each company solves the problem of staff shortages in its own way. Some develop tempting compensation packages and entice specialists from competing firms; others improve the system of training or invent special motivational programs. Each method has its pros and cons. A universal human resource management tool has not yet […]
Many times, in interviews you will get asked the question, “So, what are your salary expectations?”. You do not want to be caught unprepared for that question. The question is designed really just to give the employer an idea of how close they are to what you need. To be […]
Interviewing can be scary, foreign and uncomfortable. See here. The best way to get ready for an interview is to practice! Research is great, looking at potential questions can also be helpful, but the only way to really gain confidence for an interview is to practice! We have a new event […]
Build your One DU community of support which includes staff, employers, alumni and friends of the University all eager to support your career and professional success! Why is Building Connections Important? Nationally, about 70% of professionals indicate they found their job through networks and your time at DU is a […]
This post is the second in a series on critical thinking and analysis, one of the top skills employers want you to have. Here, SIS alum Robert Mack tells how the critical thinking skills he learned here at AU have been important to his career at PublicRelay. Robert is currently a Media […]
Climbing up the career ladder is never easy, especially when your responsibilities and professional expectations are also rising. We know for a fact that every professional who has big plans for his career must be very attentive to his professional reputation. Your reputation as an employee or as a client […]
Congratulations! You’ve landed the interview. This is a great sign; it means that you’ve taken the time to demonstrate, through your resume and application materials, why your skills and qualifications make you a stellar candidate for the job. What’s more, your interviewer sees a potential for success in your candidacy. […]
A key part of the job search process is your ability to network. Networking is a way to stand out amongst your peers. When talking with colleagues, potential employers, and alumni, be sure you are your best professional self. Talk about your individual skill sets and background. Networking is also […]
By Chemeketa SBDC The holidays have come and gone, a new year is here, and it’s a blank slate. A lot of people go through a slump in January and it’s hard to keep up the energy. Your business depends on your being motivated though, so you need to be playing […]
Do you remember graduating from college? Armed with your degree, a host of friends and supportive family, you were ready to jump into the job market. Thirty years or so later, many of us begin to think about the next step. We may have climbed the corporate ladder, taken off […]
Mistakes that will get your job application tossed in the trash That headline is vicious. I know. But hear me out. Gorilla is a small company. 13 people and counting. While we don’t do a lot of hiring, we do get a lot of interest in the form of job […]
Can we talk about your habits? Well, how about the ones that affect your business then? We all do things habitually, for better or worse, and those things have a direct bearing on the success (or not) of our businesses. Here’s a handful of them to watch out for. • Indecisiveness. You […]
What makes a great leader? In a recent survey, Harvard Business Publishing asked that very question. Hundreds of managers from companies around the globe weighed in on what leadership qualities matter the most. Ultimately, they narrowed it down to four: demonstrating integrity, managing complexity, inspiring engagement, and acting strategically. How do you […]
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