There are those that will argue that teen resumes are presumptuous. They certainly can be, but if done correctly, a resume for teens is a useful tool for multiple purposes. The first thing to keep in mind is that a resume for a teenager is NOT a business resume. We don’t want a list of [read more] …
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Noted But Not Nurtured
I had an interesting conversation the other day with my friend, Jen. We were discussing the fact that, in our generation, many kids knew their parents loved them, were happy for their pursuits, and yet did little beyond observing what each child was becoming. She nailed it when she stated, “My interests were noted, but [read more] …
And What Did You Do Last Summer?
This query usually surprises students when it appears during a college interview or on a college application. While it appears to be a fairly trivial inquiry, it is a loaded question. You see, how we spend our time when we have the freedom to make a choice provides great insight. Your answer speaks volumes about [read more] …
Is Opportunity Holding You Back?
Opportunity is an interesting phenomenon and means different things to different generations. As I write this, I sit in a room that was built for my husband’s grandmother. In her generation, opportunity was the chance to board in town 20 miles away from her home so she could complete her high school education. For her [read more] …
Going Deeper
I recently had a fascinating conversation with an extremely successful engineer. When queried, he explained to me how he acquired such a stunning skill set. As a young professional, he always volunteered for the tough jobs, the new experiences, while many of his co-workers settled into the routine (and rut) of the same thing every [read more] …