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Dwayne Thomas learned all about the stock and bond markets as a finance major at Baruch College in New York. But a bachelor’s degree in finance doesn’t mean you’ve learned anything about managing your own money, he says. At 36 years old, Thomas is at a crossroads. He’s recovering from a mid-recession layoff by going back to school to pursue a law degree at Brooklyn Law School this fall.
With unemployment at 9.9%—meaning more than 15 million people are out of work—talk of an economic recovery offers little comfort for those who feel shut out of the job market. Prospects seem even more daunting for African Americans, who must contend with a morale-crushing unemployment rate of 16.5%. But there is a silver lining for those who can focus on opportunity—the other word that often frustrates and eludes the jobless. The truth is there are opportunities everywhere, but don’t expect them to fall from the sky. You have to be prepared to seize them. In this issue, Editorial Director Sonia Alleyne and Careers Editor Annya M. Lott have developed a comprehensive editorial package that demonstrates that success, not luck, is when preparation meets opportunity. And they provide you with the tools to tackle today’s tough job market.
Cooper is responsible for developing new consumer engagement models and marketing programs tailored to such beverages as Pepsi, Mountain Dew, SoBe, and Aquafina. He also directly oversees operational areas such as digital, media, sports, multicultural, and entertainment to determine consumer engagement.
While serving in the United States Air Force, L. Eric Patterson was introduced to the world of intelligence. “It intrigued me,†the 59-year-old says of the work he did with the Air Force Office of Special Investigations, which conducts criminal investigations and counterintelligence inquiries. “You’re always chasing bad guys.†Patterson retired from the Air Force as a brigadier general in 2005 and took a job with consulting firm Booz Allen Hamilton, providing support to the Department of Defense. Three years later he received a call about an opening at the Defense Intelligence Agency. “I loved Booz Allen, but as a contractor, I just wasn’t part of the fight,†Patterson says.
Ten tips to help entrepreneurs best position their companies to gain business from major corporations.
