Pseudo Phenom: It Takes More than Bragging to be a Boss
Cars, clothes and uh... that ... isn't enough to win the title of head honcho
As with any pop culture concept that takes on a life of its own, the…
Branding Lessons Learned from Suze Orman
Critical lessons women can take from Suze Orman’s playbook for branding success in the marketplace
Critical lessons women can take from Suze Orman’s playbook for branding success in the marketplace
By Marshawn Evans
What Female Attorneys of Color Want
The legal profession continues to be one of the most challenging industries for black women.…
By Sonia Alleyne
August 1, 2011
Tags: African American Lawyers, black lawyers, Lawyers, legal careers, legal profession
Weather Watch
How one student used an internship to secure a TV gig
Marcus Walter grew up in the Midwest fascinated by weather patterns and spent his time…
By Sonia Alleyne
August 1, 2011
Tags: broadcast media, broadcasting, Internships, STEM, weather
Backtalk with Lil’ Jon
For most of his career Jonathan “Lil’ Jon” Smith has been known as a rambunctious…
By Anslem Samuel
August 1, 2011
Tags: Celebrity Apprentice, hip-hop music, Jonathan "Lil Jon" Smith, Jonathan “Lil John” Smith, Music Industry, rapper, rappers
A Professional Branding Model
Los Angeles attorney says use your talents to create multiple streams of revenue
His early aspirations were to be an international opera star. But after graduating in 1985…
By Sonia Alleyne
August 1, 2011
Tags: career advice, career strategies, career strategy, job opportunities
5 Ways to Beef Up Your Skills for Job Seeking Success
Having just a bachelor's degree won't cut it in today's competitive job market. Use these strategies to help you be prepared
Consider these 5 tips to beef up your knowledge and propel your career success
By Aisha M. Taylor
The Case of the I’mas: More Talk Than Action is Never a Good Thing
Sometimes it's best to let results speak for themselves
Unless simply talking will take you straight to the bank, less chatter and more action…
By Janell Hazelwood
July 26, 2011
Tags: Career Advancement, career strategies, career strategy, Entrepreneurship, Motivation, personal achievement, personal motivation, Serena Williams, startup, Venus Williams
CBC Launches Jobs Initiative to Include Town Hall Meetings, Job Fairs
Legislators want to raise awareness, provide employment resources
Among other efforts to push legislation that will create jobs among an African American population…
By Janell Hazelwood
July 26, 2011
Tags: Career Advancement, career resources, Congressional Black Caucus, Employment, For the People Jobs Initiative, job fair, Job Market, job search, Unemployment
Commitment: Are You Doing What It Takes to Succeed in Your Career?
As a professional, your ability to keep your commitments will either develop or dilute your brand
As a professional, your ability to keep your commitments will either develop or dilute your…
By Marshawn Evans
July 25, 2011
Tags: black women entrepreneurs, Career, career strategies, commitment, Marshawn Evans, women entrepreneurs
