| June 19, 2008 |
| Why Some Interns Get Hired And Why Others Don’t |
| by Claire Celsi , Des Moines |
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Ah, spring. I love the smell of freshly mown grass and lilacs in the air. I love the anticipation of summer, those fleeting few months of freedom and fun.... Read More
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| June 12, 2008 |
| First Day Of Your Summer Internship |
| by Katie Helling , Sioux City |
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You’ve made it past finals and are ready for the real world…well, sort of. You’re starting out the summer with an internship. Whether working with needles and patients or computers... Read More
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| Drinking At A Work Party – The Do’s And Don’ts |
| by Kelly Krapfl , Des Moines |
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Drinking at a work party can be risky business. Although it is often acceptable to drink at these functions, it is important to remember that your behavior will most likely... Read More
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| May 29, 2008 |
| Embarrassing Moment #24 |
| by Jill Haverkamp , Des Moines |
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I ran across a survey by Office Team, that revealed the most embarrassing moments at work. Glad I'm not the only one that has given their co-workers a laugh at... Read More
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| May 18, 2008 |
| Dating Co-workers |
| by Jill Haverkamp , Des Moines |
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Have you ever dated a co-worker? The office can be a good place to meet a potential mate. You're surrounded by people with similar interests, it's better than... Read More
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| May 08, 2008 |
| Don't Do That! Top 10 Things Not To Do In An Interview |
| by Jill Haverkamp , Des Moines |
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- Don't chew gum - Don't be unprepared for typical interview questions - Don't lie - Don't make negative comments about previous employers - Don't make excuses. Take responsibility for... Read More
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| Surprising Iowa Jobs |
| by Katie Helling , Sioux City |
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I’m watching Paula White on the religion channel — kind of lame, I know — but listen up. Paula, as a life coach, motivational speaker, pastor, and author has done... Read More
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| May 01, 2008 |
| Has The Internet Made Us Bad Communicators? |
| by Jill Haverkamp , Des Moines |
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Our generation has been raised using the Internet to communicate with peers, co-workers, and even some random people we've never met. While we may be great... Read More
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| How Do You Know If You're Getting Paid Enough? |
| by Jill Haverkamp , Des Moines |
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That's the question many interns and recent graduates are asking. Is your salary fair? Or for students about to enter the workforce, what can you expect... Read More
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| April 10, 2008 |
| Get Linkedin With Informational Interviews |
| by Katie Helling , Sioux City |
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Spring is the season of the business suit. If you walk outside on your college campus, you are sure to spot one. But who are these students that trade in... Read More
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| Cursing At Work |
| by Jill Haverkamp , Des Moines |
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Some of us are used to saying curse words among friends. So, should you bite your tongue when with coworkers? Most people agree you shouldn't swear in front of your... Read More
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| What Advice Do You Need? |
| by Jill Haverkamp , Des Moines |
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The internship and job search is a daunting task. What do you need the most advice on? Resumes, interviewing, networking, dress codes, negotiating salary? Share your thoughts and we'll try... Read More
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| March 13, 2008 |
| Mastering The First Impression At An Interview |
| by Katie Helling , Sioux City |
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It’s hard to know what to say during an interview. When it comes time to talk about yourself, you have a little bag of goodies at your hip with 20-plus... Read More
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| March 06, 2008 |
| What Is The First Thing You Will Do Or Did Do After Graduating? |
| by Jill Haverkamp , Des Moines |
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Graduation day! For some of you, it's only a few months away. Once you make it through the sometimes gruelingly long ceremony (mine was at least three hours), what do... Read More
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| March 03, 2008 |
| Desire |
| by Scott Etzel , Grimes |
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It is my belief that people get excellent results and success from following their desires. Desire to teach and you will teach well. Desire to sell and you... Read More
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| February 28, 2008 |
| Are Unpaid Internships Fair? |
| by Jill Haverkamp , Des Moines |
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According to a recent survey from 36 percent of internships are unpaid. Survey respondents cited figures from $10/hour to $2600/week. Would you take an unpaid or low paying internship? If... Read More
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| February 14, 2008 |
| If Only You Could Work Here |
| by Katie Helling , Sioux City |
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I scream, you scream, we all scream for a… job? Le Mars, Iowa, boasts the title, “Ice Cream Capitol of the World.” While this may chiefly appeal to kids,... Read More
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