Seven Surprising Social Networking Opportunities

When considering your professional development think through what your online presence consists of, and if that is the personal brand you would like on display to others. Once you have perfected your professional online presence, here are some sites to help build your network.

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Night School: Moving Film Reveals Realities of Adult Education

Last October, I was fortunate to view a screening of “Night School,” a documentary by filmmaker Andrew Cohn that explores the lives of three Indianapolis-based students determined to graduate from an adult charter high school. The film premiered at the 2016 Tribeca Film Festival and opened theatrically in various markets this June.

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How to Structure a Great Cover Letter

When you apply for a job using a résumé, your cover letter will likely be the first thing that a recruiter or hiring manager will see. One of the most important things to do is to keep the letter short and to the point. That’s not very much space to tell your whole story, but using the following structure can help you organize your thoughts and make you a more attractive candidate.

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Childhood Classics Revisited at Goodwill

When nostalgia starts to sneak in, it can be hard to resist the pull. We all look for ways to relive our favorite moments from the good ol’ days, but often feel guilty when relics simply hang around and take up space. The great news is, you don’t have to hold back when you’re strolling through Goodwill and spot something you had as a kid. Here are a few of our favorite childhood classics revisited with a practical DIY twist…

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Find the Right Program by Knowing Your Interests First

You’ll be asked to consider a lot of things when trying to select the training or education program that will form the foundation of your career—cost, time, requirements, commitments and more are what you should consider when choosing a specific program. But the most basic thing, whether you’re going to be trained for the right career type, can be harder to know. So how do you know which is the best option?

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Rediscover Your True Self through Self-assessment

It’s never too late to take a self assessment and personality test. They offer questions about our likes, dislikes and needs. The answers can help us rediscover what we want to be as adults.

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