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In Demand Jobs: Event Planner
In Demand Jobs: Event Planner On an average day, event planners are being pulled in a dozen different directions. One reason is that they're in a high-demand profession. Find out why and what you can do to become one. CareerBuilder 05/16/2013 97 Views
Relocating to Brazil and Establishing Residency - Adam Carter
Relocating to Brazil and Establishing Residency - Adam Carter In Chapter 5 of 13 in his 2012 Capture Your Flag interview, micro-philanthropist Adam Carter answers "Why Did You Move to Brazil and How Has the Experience Informed Your Future Plans?" After traveling to over 80 countries, Carter finds a calling in the personable and positivity of the Brazilian people and culture. Feeling a special connection, Carter decides to visit for a while, learn Portuguese and acclimate to the culture while doing micro-philanthropy work in the favelas. Capture Your Flag 02/18/2013 179 Views
Racing's True Return
Racing's True Return Why the best reason for owning a racehorse may be to bring a family together over a shared passion. WSJLive 03/07/2013 206 Views
How to Choose Proper Office Attire
How to Choose Proper Office Attire The last thing you want is to have your boss call you into the office to discuss your outfit. We review the worst work fashion faux pas and suggest ways to fix 'em. HP Live Segments 02/02/2013 2,149 Views
How to Stay Composed and Perform Under Pressure
How to Stay Composed and Perform Under Pressure In Chapter 12 of 19 in her 2012 Capture Your Flag interview, female entrepreneur Hattie Grace Elliot answers "What Does It Mean to Perform Under Pressure in the Work That You Do?" Elliot embraces working in complicated environments with many moving parts. Experience and reflection teach her to stay calm and be mindful of what is most important when unexpected things happen in her event planning and destination travel business. Hattie Grace Elliot is the founder and CEO of The Grace List. Capture Your Flag 02/24/2013 385 Views
Learning to Balance Family and Career - Stacie Grossman Bloom
Learning to Balance Family and Career - Stacie Grossman Bloom In Chapter 6 of 18 in her 2012 Capture Your Flag interview, Neuroscience Institute Executive Director Stacie Grossman Bloom answers "At This Moment in Your Life, Where are You Seeking Advice and Coaching?" Bloom shares her struggle trying to find balance and her desire to find someone in her life who has done it before. As it stands, Bloom notes she does not have a female figure in her life to provide that advice and support on raising three kids while working a full-time job. Capture Your Flag 12/12/2012 185 Views
How to Do What Is Best for Your Family and Future - Andrew Epstein
How to Do What Is Best for Your Family and Future - Andrew Epstein In Chapter 23 of 23 in his 2013 Capture Your Flag interview, charter school CFO Andrew Epstein answers "What Steps are You Taking to Do What is Best for Your Family and Your Future?" Epstein shares the struggle of finding a balance between aspiring more in his career to provide more for his family and managing time at work to be present at home. He shares how he asks for help as he continues to seek that equilibrium. Andrew Epstein is CFO of the Ascend Learning Charter School Network. Capture Your Flag 04/17/2013 524 Views
Lulu Chen on Factors That Determined Her Work Ethic
Lulu Chen on Factors That Determined Her Work Ethic In Chapter 5 of 16 in her 2012 Capture Your Flag interview, art director Lulu Chen answers "Where Did You Learn Your Work Ethic?" Chen considers nature versus nurture when thinking about the origins of her work ethic. She finds influences do come from outside forces such as parents or work experience but also feels much of work ethic is inherent and part of who you are. Lulu is a photo art director working in retail e-commerce in New York City. Previously, Chen worked as a freelance stylist. Capture Your Flag 03/19/2013 682 Views
Conrad Doucette on How Networking Helps Develop Musician Career
Conrad Doucette on How Networking Helps Develop Musician Career In Chapter 16 of 19 in his 2012 Capture Your Flag interview, musician Conrad Doucette first how meeting people opens new doors to play with and be inspired by different people, different bands. Second, he notes how playing in different groups or ensembles helps develop musician skills. Lastly, making connections opens doors to unexpected opportunities. Doucette shares how playing with The National opens doors to joining them in a Headcount sponsored concert with Bob Weir. Capture Your Flag 01/13/2013 130 Views
Can You Move from One Industry to Another?
Can You Move from One Industry to Another? Switching industries sounds nice, but how easy is it? In today's economy, workers are looking for opportunities in new fields. Hiring managers explain how you can make that transition. Start your career search: http://aol.careerbuilder.com/?siteid=cbaol_vd CareerBuilder 11/29/2012 136 Views
How Reflection Informs Growth as a Manager - Mark Graham
How Reflection Informs Growth as a Manager - Mark Graham In Chapter 12 of 17 in his 2012 Capture Your Flag interview, digital media executive Mark Graham answers "What Role Has Reflection Played in Shaping Your Personal Growth?" Working in digital media producing Internet content, Graham uses reflection to help his team grow and learn from its mistakes and successes. Personally, Graham finds reflection valuable assessing achievements and reviewing how his personal relationships are growing over time. Mark Graham is currently a managing editor at VH1. Capture Your Flag 01/30/2013 1,149 Views
Learning to Manage High Potential Employees
Learning to Manage High Potential Employees In Chapter 10 of 18 in her 2012 Capture Your Flag interview, Neuroscience Institute Executive Director Stacie Grossman Bloom notes why management skill development is central to her current growth. As she gains management experience, she gets more comfortable making difficult decisions and helping high potential employees flourish. Stacie Grossman Bloom is Executive Director for the Neuroscience Institute at the NYU Langone Medical Center. Capture Your Flag 12/12/2012 377 Views
Applying For a Job in 140 Characters
Applying For a Job in 140 Characters Some recruiters say Twitter has transformed their prospecting and hiring, helping them identify candidates they wouldn’t have found otherwise, but others say the messaging platform has some way to go before it can replace LinkedIn, Facebook or other job-hunting tools. Lauren Weber reports. WSJLive 04/10/2013 280 Views
How to Manage Across Work Disciplines - Andrew Epstein
How to Manage Across Work Disciplines - Andrew Epstein In Chapter 9 of 23 in his 2013 Capture Your Flag interview, charter school CFO Andrew Epstein answers "How Have You Learned to Work More Effectively Across Different Disciplines?" Epstein shares how he first puts people he trusts in place to do very specific jobs. He then is able to make a specialist to generalist transition in his own role to then be a more effective general manager. Andrew Epstein is CFO of the Ascend Learning Charter School Network. Capture Your Flag 04/18/2013 762 Views
How to Make Time for Reflection in Your Life - Andrew Epstein
How to Make Time for Reflection in Your Life - Andrew Epstein In Chapter 17 of 23 in his 2013 Capture Your Flag interview, charter school CFO Andrew Epstein answers "What Role Has Reflection Played in Shaping Your Personal Growth?" Epstein is always thinking about ways he can get better - as a partner in his personal relationships, as a partner to his boss, as a friend. Setting aside time before and after dinner, Epstein tries to make it a habit of having these thoughts so he can put them to work in his life. Capture Your Flag 04/17/2013 313 Views

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