Read across America Day was founded by the National Education Association (NEA) as a day to celebrate and motivate children and teens to read. The day commences March 2 every year, the birthday of the cherished children’s author, the late Dr. Seuss. On this day in cities around the Unitied States, teachers, librarians, parents, grandparents, politicians, athletes – you name it – are encouraged to develop activities that excite and inspire young readers. Reading is a major part of how we learn, grow, and view the world around us. Why is reading so important you ask? Here are just a couple … [Read more...]
Get to Know Entrepreneur & Artist Macy McKenny Who Used Social Media to Launch Her Business
Me: "Tell me about yourself." Macy: “I’m Macy. I’m 31 and I went to the University of Arizona for graphic design. Before that I lived in Kansas. I’ve always been a creative person.” Macy says she attended U of A after visiting her brother there. She loved the warm weather and they had a “really great graphic design program.” Macy has been a graphic designer for seven years, living in Phoenix after she graduated. She has always been creative - painting, reupholstering furniture and making art. Just over a year ago, December 2014, Macy quit her job and ventured out on her own. She started … [Read more...]
How to Rock an Internship
You’ve worked hard to land an internship, but your efforts shouldn’t stop once you receive that long-awaited offer! An internship is like a long-term interview between you and your employer. It’s an opportunity for you to get to know the company, learn the business, and showcase your talent! If navigated correctly, an internship will provide you with either a job offer at the end of it, or provide valuable leads that will open doors for future career opportunities. We’ve gathered a few tips from Career Contessa and Bonjour Blue to help you put your best foot forward as you enter your new … [Read more...]
Steer Clear of These Written Faux Pas
Proper written communication is crucial in any career at any level. Whether you are writing to obtain a job, to contact a client or potential client, to befriend a colleague, to create a partnership with another company, to reach out to media or even to resign, if your communication is not clear, concise and written with proper grammar, you will look unprofessional and may not reach your goal. Here are a few examples of poor written communication that I have seen over the years: Frequently misspelling words or writing in different tenses. Spelling someone’s name incorrectly, despite … [Read more...]