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The 10 Most Important Things the High School Class of 2012 Must Do Right Now!

Congratulations, you graduated! Now it's time to enter The Final Playpen: college. Are you (or your favorite high school grad) ready for what lies ahead? This special report outlines the 10 Most Important Things every serious, college-bound student should do with their last summer break before heading off to campus. Use discount code HSGRAD2012 before June 15, 2012 to get it free! Click here to download the 10 Most Important Things the High School Class of 2012 Must Do Right Now!

After College: Take Charge of Your Health

Get ready, college Class of 2012—if you thought life was busy while you were in school, hold on to your hat now that you’re leaving that ‘final playpen’ and entering the work world. As you adjust to a new schedule of work, volunteer, and social activities, two of the easiest habits to fall into are the grab-and-go eating routine and the I’m-too-busy-to-work-out mindset. Just ask your older coworkers and friends: once you head down that road and create this unhealthy M.O. as you pursue your many personal and professional goals, it’s tough to backpedal and establish a healthy everyday lifestyle.

But doing what’s right for your body—right from the start—is one of the best things you can do to give yourself a fighting chance at actually reaching those goals. Without a physically fit body and mind, you won’t have the energy or focus to achieve all you’re capable of doing.

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Companies hanging on to their top talent: implications for first-time jobseekers

According to a survey by OI Partners-Innovative Career Consulting, a global coaching and leadership development and consulting firm in Denver, two out of three employers are implementing programs to retain some of their most talented workers. 68% of employers have taken steps during the past year to retain some of their best executives, managers, future leaders, and those who work on the front lines. That is because, at nearly a third of the companies surveyed, turnover has already increased—and most are bracing for more employee exits in the coming year.

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The three C's to getting any job

Brian Tracy’s latest book, Earn What You're Really Worth: Maximize Your Income at Any Time in Any Market, just hit the bookstores a few days ago and is (as always) an invaluable read for job seekers and employees alike. This is the first of two guest posts straight from Brian (read the other one also: The seven qualities most in demand by employers):

There are three Cs to getting the kind of job you want and earning the kind of money you want to earn. These three Cs basically remain constant throughout your working career. They are contacts, credibility, and competence.

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Job search strategy; interview the boss!

Bad bosses are a growing reason why top talent is leaving what are otherwise good companies and good jobs. Some of these bad bosses are lacking in leadership training and none is being offered through the company; others are just jerks. From Caroline Dowd-Higgins—author, career coach, and radio show host—here are some questions to ask during an interview to uncover which category your potential new boss falls into:

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This is NOT the boss I ordered!

It seems to be spreading these days: problems with ‘bad’ bosses who alienate, intimidate, confuse, or otherwise frustrate their subordinates—sometimes to the point of leaving the company altogether. Many of these poor leaders have been promoted up to their individual levels of incompetence—and left there with nowhere else to get promoted up the corporate ladder…and demotions are pretty rare.

Caroline Dowd-Higgins—career coach, author, radio show host, and Director of Career & Professional Development and Adjunct Faculty at Indiana University Maurer School of Law—has been fielding questions on this worrisome topic on her CBS radio show, Career Coach Caroline, and has some tips in case you find yourself the victim of one of these unsavory bosses:

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The 10 Most Important Things the College Class of 2012 MUST DO Right Now!

For the college Class of 2012, final exams are almost over and commencement is just a little ways off. That may sound like the perfect excuse to party, party, party, but take a little time to pave the way to a successful career. This special report outlines the 10 Most Important Things every serious, workforce-bound grad must do if they want to jump ahead of their peers in this tough job market. Use discount code GRAD2012 before June 15, 2012 to get it free! Click here to download the 10 Most Important Things the College Class of 2012 Must Do Right Now!

On the hunt for a job? Ace the interview!

Brian Tracy, author of Earn What You're Really Worth: Maximize Your Income at Any Time in Any Market, which was just published this month, is on board again with another guest post. This time he lays out several excellent tips for making the most of your next job interview so you’ll  have the best chance of landing the job of your dreams:

There are several things that you can do to make each interview as successful as it can possibly be. Each of these steps has an impact on helping you to get the kind of job you really want:

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The seven qualities most in demand by employers

Brian Tracy’s latest book, Earn What You're Really Worth: Maximize Your Income at Any Time in Any Market, just hit the bookstores a few days ago and is (as always) an invaluable read for job seekers and employees alike. This is the second of two guest posts straight from Brian (read the other one also: The three C’s to getting any job):

Every employer has had a certain amount of experience with both good and bad employees. For this reason every employer has a pretty good idea of what he or she wants more of. Here are the big seven:

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High-impact, low-cost college education for veterans...or anyone

This morning’s Presidential Address focused on the problem of scams directed at veterans seeking higher education. After these brave men and women return from dangerous assignments and attempt to further their education to qualify for fulfilling civilian jobs, the last thing they need is to waste their time and money on a program that will benefit them nothing or which they have little probability of completing. We owe them much more than that. For veterans who want to pursue a four-year college degree, taking four long years and tens of thousands of dollars to get a basic degree makes little sense these days. The best program for vets (or anyone wanting a four-year degree) is to join the program at GoCollegePlus.com.

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