How To Ace a Job Interview
Hans Schlegel, Partner and Lead Recruiter in the Sales division of ThinkingAhead, gives professional advice on how to ace the job interview
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Persistence vs Pressure
Dave Brown, founder of Southwestern Consulting, discusses why persistence is a beautiful thing.
How to Survive Going Off to College
Countless articles and website have addressed how to parent so that teens are ready to leave home and go to college. Even more articles have cautioned you to learn how to do your own laundry, cook, clean up after yourself, and even stick to a budget. While all of these are important and quite necessary, […]
Should I Pursue a Fun Job With Little Pay or Boring Job With Good Pay?
Hans Schlegel, Partner and Lead Recruiter in the Sales division of ThinkingAhead, gives professional advice on which job you should pursue – a fun job with little pay or a boring job that offers good pay.
4 Ways To Save For College
Getting accepted to college is one thing. Paying for college is a bigger challenge. The good news: There are several ways to save for college. Financial advisors discuss 4 of the most effective ways to save for college.
How To Overcome Rejection
Dave Brown, founder of Southwestern Consulting, gives advice on how to overcome rejection
5 Tips For High-Achieving Students
If you’re a high-achieving student, here are five tips that can help you maximize the benefit from your impressive work ethic, no matter where you want to go to college.
10 Signs You Are Ready To Leave Home
The grass always does seem greener. It is not uncommon for teens to believe that adults have it made. No rules, you can do whatever you want. All you want is to be an adult with no rules. Often, though, you fail to realize all of the responsibilities that come along with that, and adults […]
Great Summer Projects For Teens
The classic back-to-school essay assignment “What I Did On My Summer Vacation” could describe a watershed moment for your child. Help your teen see the possibilities.
4 Cool Summer Job Ideas For Teens
Once you reach the age of 16, you become eligible for all sorts of paying jobs. You can check the specific laws in your state, because some states will even let you start legitimately working when you’re even younger. Overall, the age of 16 is a good time to start working because you have hopefully […]
Why You Should Invent a Job This Summer
Instead of getting a job like everyone else – or, more likely, looking for a job like everyone else and probably not find one – help your teen assess his skills and interests and the needs of the community.