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Entrepreneurism is the American Way
I don’t have any study to compare entrepreneurial spirit between kids in different countries, although there may be a study out there that does that, but a new Gallup poll shows that young people are motivated and OK with risks. Sounds like a perfect recipe for starting a business. Some other thoughts: I don’t understand why there aren’t more high school students (56%) that have...
Read MoreLearn, Earn, Contribute
When I speak with young people, especially those in college, I often warn them about that first year (or longer) after they graduate. You go from being a college student, who may or may not be working part-time, to an adult who is supposed to be doing “adult-work.” Sure, some students majored in a subject where employers actually are looking to hire, but that usually isn’t the...
Read MoreIs Financial Education in Schools Working?
There seems to be new questions coming up whether teaching financial literacy in schools is really creating financially literate adults. Janet Bodnar of Kiplinger’s has summed up the information she heard at a conference she recently attended, where it was discussed that lessons in school aren’t relevant and the financial education doesn’t seem to be doing the job. While...
Read MoreBinge Drinking and Teens
Years ago, we didn’t think much about second hand smoke. I didn’t always wearing a seat belt when I was little. And not that long ago, people were looking the other way when their friends were drinking and driving. We need to keep banging the drums about teen drinking. While it is not new behavior, they do it differently now. They do it quick. It seems more intense. Parade magazine...
Read MoreHelp Wanted Ads Genderized?
When you read job descriptions, can you tell it the job is meant for a man or a woman? A study just published shows that subtle wording differences for the same job will influence whether a man or a woman applies. They conclude that these word biases are probably unintentional and may explain some of the reasons why women don’t apply for traditionally male-dominated jobs, such as some in...
Read MoreTop Tips for Job Hunters, Part 1
We’ve been reviewing young twenty-something’s resumes lately. Just the nature of the age range of our kids and their friends. It’s reminded us that there are certain rules and guidelines that should be followed, whether you are new to the work world or a veteran of it. We’ll be brief, but here’s a list of tips. It’s actually hard to believe that so many people...
Read MoreDear Facebook –
To my friend Facebook- I must say we have a tumultuous relationship. I spend hours a day helping you and your advertising regimen, updating my status and changing my profile picture. I wander through other peoples’ picture albums with ease, nonchalantly putting off all that is important just to make you happy. On some days you are the last person I say goodnight to and the first to whom I...
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