Should an Aspiring Entrepreneur Work for a Big Company After College, or Join a Start-up?

By Ben Casnocha on Jul. 19, 2008 Comments?

If you're a recent college graduate who's entrepreneurially inclined there seem to be two paths:

1. Go work for a big company.
2. Go work for a start-up or start a company yourself.

How do you choose?

A La Carte Method: Use Psychology Against Yourself to Save Money

By Ramit Sethi on Jul. 17, 2008 Comments?

Use psychology against yourself to save money. Cancel all the discretionary subscriptions you can: your magazines, annual Rhapsody plan, cable — even your gym. Read...

Fessing Up is Hard to Do

By Erika Mitchell on Jul. 16, 2008 Comments?

Owning up to a mistake is one of the hardest things to do at work.  Whether you're new or seasoned, it's hard to admit when you've dropped the ball.  It's also important.  Why?

Because a person who can admit a mistake is a person who can learn from one.

Keep Up With Yourself Rather Than the Joneses

By Jason Simon on Jul. 11, 2008 Comments?

Times have changed, and trying to keep up with whoever those Joneses are is kind of like buying a gas guzzling SUV, not wearing a bike helmet, or throwing recyclables into the trash. Read...

Smash Your Glass Ceiling

By Erika Mitchell on Jul. 11, 2008 Comments?

I was recently having lunch with a friend and our conversation found its way to the topic of work.  How our jobs were going, what we were working on, whether or not we were satisfied, etc.  She casually mentioned how much she was making, and my jaw hit the floor.  Not in a good way. Read...

Thinking Green, Investing Green

By Lesley Scorgie on Jul. 10, 2008 Comments?

In my last post I focused on ethical investing. To enhance that initial piece, I thought it would be interesting to look into ‘Green’ investing. ‘Green’ investing focuses specifically on environmental protection. Read...

Thank You, Thank You Very Much...

By Lindsey Pollak on Jul. 09, 2008 Comments?

Expressing gratitude when appropriate is one of the most important elements of professional etiquette. You should never let a good, helpful deed go un-thanked. This is particularly important for young professionals, who are usually on the receiving end of advice.

There are times when thank you notes are absolutely essential, and there are many, many, many other times when sending a thank you note is an excellent form of networking and will guarantee that you stand out from your peers.

Quitting With Class

By Working Girl on Jul. 07, 2008 Comments?

No matter how much you love your job or hate your job, one thing is certain.  Sooner or later, you will leave it.   No job is forever.

In fact, in your career you will probably resign from many jobs.  So why not do it with class and flair?

Meet Your New Best Friend

By Erika Mitchell on Jul. 03, 2008 Comments?

The Internet continues to amaze me for all its usefulness.  A new website recently launched that may just be one of the most valuable tools you can have at your disposal when you are considering whether or not to accept a new job. Read...

Busting Up the Power of Stress

By Alexandra Levit on Jul. 02, 2008 Comments?

The World Health Organization calls job stress a worldwide epidemic.  It costs global companies billions annually – and what does it cost you? Read...

Tips to Consider with Inflation on the Rise

By Jason Simon on Jul. 02, 2008 Comments?

Inflation, the general increase in the level of prices of goods and services over time, is on the rise, and we are all feeling it at the grocery store, gas pump, and so on. Read...

Facebook 101

By Erika Mitchell on Jul. 01, 2008 Comments?

I picked up some light reading for the weekend and learned a lot of useful information about Facebook that I never knew was available.

The book is called I’m on Facebook Now What??? By Jason Alba and Jesse Stay.  Jason, who is one of the contributors to the Qvisory blog, specializes in career technologies and Jesse is a self-proclaimed social media guru.  Together, they provide an in-depth and useful guide to using Facebook to network and enhance your career.

A Cautionary Tale: Watch the Email

By Bob Sutton on Jun. 30, 2008 Comments?

A recent story serves as an excellent reminder of why it's important to think twice before sending emails. Read...

Ethical Investing

By Lesley Scorgie on Jun. 27, 2008 Comments?

Going ‘green’ is a hot topic with a variety of favorable outcomes. In this post, I am going to discuss the broader concept of ethical investing. Read...

Stick It Out

By Erika Mitchell on Jun. 27, 2008 Comments?

If you are one of those employees who hates their job every day and you can’t wait for Friday to arrive every week, I feel for you.  These tips will help make your job a bit more bearable until you are able to find a new one. Read...

3 Ways to Super-Charge Your Job Search

By Erika Mitchell on Jun. 26, 2008 Comments?

Whether you’re looking for your first job out of college or a new career opportunity, job hunting is a lot of work.

So, the question becomes, what can you do to improve the efficacy of the work you put into your job hunt?

Lemonade Stand Savings

By Jason Simon on Jun. 25, 2008 Comments?

As I pulled away from a lemonade stand where I bought a glass from two middle-school aged girls for 50¢, I wondered where their earnings would go. Read...

Working Moms in the News: The Feminists Made Us Do It

By Laura Lathan on Jun. 23, 2008 Comments?

My take on our post-feminist (post-post feminist?) generation is that we get to “choose our choice.” I get to be picky about the location of my job because this is the era where I can/should have a job but also is an era (or should be) when I don't feel like I have to be working 9 to 5 with commute just to prove that whatever boys can do, girls can do better. Read...

Why You Should Use LinkedIn (If You Don’t Already)

By Lindsey Pollak on Jun. 20, 2008 Comments?

Wanting to know more about LinkedIn’s features and benefits, I recently took a tour of the site with Krista Canfield, PR manager at LinkedIn. Here are the top activities she recommends for young professionals to get the maximum benefit from membership in the site. Read...

With So Many Credit Card Choices, Which One Should I Choose?

By Jason Simon on Jun. 19, 2008 Comments?

If you're in the market for a credit card, know what you’re getting into before you sign your name. Read...

Why We Chose BALANCE

By Susan Askew on Jun. 19, 2008 Comments?

Partnering with BALANCE is a natural for Qvisory. Like Qvisory, BALANCE is a national organization dedicated to helping you reach your financial goals. Read...

Desperately Seeking Internships

By Erika Mitchell on Jun. 19, 2008 Comments?

Internships are extremely helpful for upcoming graduates, but can be a bit tricky to find.  These tips will help take the guesswork out of finding a great opportunity. Read...

Cover Up With Style: Creating a Captivating Cover Letter

By Courtney Pike on Jun. 18, 2008 Comments?

How many recruiting directors do you think actually read your cover letter?  If your cover letter is written like most job seekers’, then no one is reading it! Read...

Get Outta Here!

By Erika Mitchell on Jun. 17, 2008 Comments?

Taking a vacation may be the last thing on your list of priorities, what with gas, food, and airline prices skyrocketing.  Taking time to relax is important, however, and will end up helping you do your job better in the future.

Are Tax Rebates for Splurging?

By Jason Simon on Jun. 16, 2008 Comments?

The federal government assumes that most Americans are going to spend their economic stimulus tax rebate in a way that will help boost the economy. However, a recent poll suggests otherwise. Read...

Take Action to End Unfair Credit Card Practices!

By Eileen Quigley on Jun. 13, 2008 Comments?

Take action today to end unfair credit practices! Credit card companies have the power to change the rules - and we are paying the price. Read...

Surviving the Sandwich

By Alexandra Levit on Jun. 12, 2008 Comments?

As we move toward the end of the first decade of the twenty-first century, the oldest Millennials are entering their thirties.  And in many ways, they are facing more challenges as mature adults than they did in their freewheeling twenties.

In the years to come, Millennials will find themselves folded into a sandwich, caught between the demands of work and family...

Rich by Thirty: The Fundamentals of Managing Money

By Jason Simon on Jun. 11, 2008 Comments?

If you're looking for an accessible book to teach you the fundamentals of managing money, I recommend that you begin turning the pages of Lesley Scorgie's Rich by Thirty: A Young Adult's Guide to Financial Success. Read...

Be Worth Your Weight in Internships

By Erika Mitchell on Jun. 11, 2008 Comments?

For those of you who are currently in college and hope to find a job when you graduate, I have one word for you: internships.

Get Hoppy

By Erika Mitchell on Jun. 06, 2008 Comments?

There's a lot of discussion about job hopping going around lately.  Some are even saying that job hopping indicates that Gen Y is disloyal.  Well, my response to that would be to say, "You started it."