Author Archives: b4iapply

What is the Role of Higher Education?

Posted on October 1, 2012 by b4iapply

There was a lot of discussion following the appearance of David Cameron on Letterman’s show on Wednesday September 26. The incidence gave me the opportunity to discuss the role of higher education in an article published in Huffington Post. It … Continue reading →

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Does Your First Job Impact Your Long-Term Career?

Posted on September 27, 2012 by b4iapply

Meet Alan – the Graduate. He recently got his degree in Business Management. He studied a general subject so he doesn’t have to be tied to a specific career path. He started applying for jobs a month ago. He has been sending 5 applications … Continue reading →

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How to Spot a Bad Mentor

Posted on September 21, 2012 by b4iapply

Everybody is praising the benefits of mentoring. The mentees get a lot of guidance and the mentors become better educators and leaders. Big corporations have established structured mentoring programs. Entrepreneurs also advocate the importance of these relationships.Yet, we hear many … Continue reading →

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Long-Term Career Planning: If I Were a Genie…

Posted on September 12, 2012 by b4iapply

Let me tell you a short story about long-term career planning. A friend of mine called me just a week ago to ask for some advice. She spent the first 20 minutes whining about her company; she was promised a … Continue reading →

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5 Tips to Deal with Mid-Life Career Crisis

Posted on September 3, 2012 by b4iapply

Meet Kate – the corporate type. She joined the company as soon as she graduated. She worked hard because she really wanted to have a great career. Her efforts got noticed and she quickly got promoted. She was considered a … Continue reading →

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