Resources for interviewing
Pretty soon we’ll be in the season of searching for jobs and internships. Some students are already there. Here are a few tips to keep in mind:
There is a direct correlation between how much the interviewer talks and whether or not you get the job… Let them talk.
Practice grilling yourself ahead of time.
Relax! When you’re [...]
I want to marry Jessica Alba
For the last few months, I’ve been working with Adam Carroll to help rebuild his company, NFE Seminars. He gives presentations to students about various topics: Winning the Money Game, Networking POWER, Time Management, and about 3 others.
All the programs are phenomenal… but I love Networking POWER because we never know what will happen during [...]
Offer left, pass right.
Last night we had an etiquette dinner for the graduating seniors at Drake. Jodie Vesey was the speaker.
When I think dinner etiquette, I get a mental image of an old British movie. There’s a room full of snotty dignitaries and you become an outcast if don’t cut your meat properly. But that wasn’t Jodie’s [...]
Being reactive gets you nowhere
Building a strong network takes time and energy. For it to continually expand, you have to be proactive… Ask for a coffee date. Attend community events. Chat with the guy standing in line with you.
Because nobody ever accomplished anything meaningful by being reactive.
So set a goal. Meet one new person per week. If you [...]




