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Your Opportunity is Out There! Go Get It!
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.
#30DayChallenge: Know Your Professors’ Office Hours
Asking for help is difficult for a lot of young people, perhaps because it’s so unfamiliar to them. In high school they breezed through their classes, but college is much more demanding. They don’t even know where to begin. They may be thinking, I don’t need help—I need to get out of here.
How to Build Your Personal Brand to Promote Your Business
Most entrepreneurs think that the business or product they represent is the most important aspect of their business and that the face of the business is of no importance. This,...
How To Handle Workplace Gossip and Stay Productive On the Job
3 ways to effectively handle the trash talking and gossip that takes place in your office. Trash talking isn’t just relegated to the football field and basketball court. Today, trash...