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2011 January
Grad School vs. Real World Experience: Where do you stand?
By Berrak Sarikaya | 2 Comments | January 29, 2011
Once you have that bachelor’s degree in your hand, you have a brand new decision to make: Begin your career right out of school or enroll in graduate school to continue your education? With an undergraduate education becoming more accessible, do you need a graduate degree to stand out when competing for jobs in our […] Read »
You need a mentor. Here’s how to get one.
By Berrak Sarikaya | No Comments | January 17, 2011
Research indicates that people with mentors perform better on the job, advance more rapidly in their organization and have more all-around job satisfaction. But finding a mentor isn’t easy. For the lucky ones, a mentor may end up being a relative, a family friend or a parent’s coworker. However, most people need to look beyond […] Read »
How to Become the World’s Greatest Speed Networker
By Berrak Sarikaya | No Comments | January 12, 2011
Speed networking is all the rage right now. It helps people break the ice with strangers at otherwise awkward networking events and it forces us to skip the small talk and get to what’s important: How can we help each other out? Whether you’re participating in an online speed-networking event—like on Network Roulette—or in person […] Read »
How to build your network through spreading goodwill.
By Berrak Sarikaya | 1 Comment | January 6, 2011
Helping people out is one of the best ways to build your network. Whether you’re taking the time to review someone’s business plan or just give candid advice on searching for a new job, these moments of goodwill help you build a stronger network of people who might be able to help you, too! We […] Read »