Reflections and learning from an internship experience As interns, we apply ourselves to work to the best of our ability and to gain as much experience as possible as we prepare ourselves for the real world. However, what we don’t do, as soon as our internship comes to an end, is reflect on the...
How To: Avoid Plagiarism
By Catherine O'Connor, Braathe Enterprises Intern
Plagiarism can be a deadly thing. In college it can mean loss of scholarship, academic probation and even suspension or expulsion. In the business world it can mean losing your job and/or public humiliation. To the academic, the serious academic, plagiarism translates to laziness, ignorance and a lack of professionalism and integrity. Sometimes it...
The importance of vocation and motivation of the student for their professional future.
By Maria Turbi, Intern at Braathe Enterprises
When the time comes to choose a career, high school students are asked countless questions as they prepare for college and the real world. One of the most popular questions is “What is your true vocation?” A true vocation is related to the desire, feeling, and personal appreciation of a profession or career. For...
Work-Life Balance Series: Self-Care During Covid-19
By Kaytah Mejia, Braathe Enterprises Intern
The topic of self-care has become more prevalent within the past decade and has recently gained momentum in light of the coronavirus pandemic. With changes resulting in lay-offs, working from home, or becoming an essential worker, self-care can be a pivotal resource utilized in balancing one’s career and personal life. Work-life balance can be...
Targeting Recent College Graduates in the Workforce
written by Madeline Zielke Entering the workforce after college graduation can seem intimidating; job postings often require years of experience that many recent grads don’t have, and without professional connections, getting a foot in the door can seem daunting. However, recent college graduates are often a valuable market because, while their real-world experience may...
How To Write a Resume That Gets a Response
See some basics on how to write and update your resume from Robert Braathe of the CareerServiceStation.com
Creating a Cover Letter That Gets a Response
Learn from Robert Braathe of The Career Service Station how to format and write a cover letter or an email cover letter using the AIDA model – attention, interest, desire, and action.
LinkedIn Resolutions for 2020
I don’t believe in New Year’s Resolutions (I believe in new day and new hour resolutions), but if you are making changes in 2020, start by using LinkedIn more often. Join me for a webinar this January to learn more about utilizing this amazing tool better. Sign up at http://beyourstart.eventbrite.com or setup a call...
The Balance That Comes With Peak Performance Time
Are you struggling with a lack of productivity in your workday? Do you lack the excitement for some of the mundane tasks in your business? It may be time to do some time diary entries to see when you are the most productive. Personally, I find 6:30-8am to be a peak performance period for...
Ethics in the Workplace
Megan Kelly, Intern at Braathe Enterprises
Ethics in the business world, whether it is a small, family run organization, or a big corporation, is truly significant. A worker is going to be more inclined to do well at the job everyday if the environment is safe, friendly, and fair. Workers want to feel good about themselves and the work they...