Owing Mom and Dad: Debt or Gratitude?
Money Under 30
Do you know someone whose parents still pay her cell phone bill? I do. And she’s not even unemployed. This article isn’t just about trust fund babies, though. It’s about when your parents just want to give you money, too. Bring it on, mom and dad!
The Thank-You Note: Your Final Shot
Brand-Yourself.com
It’s a no-brainer that you should send a thank-you note after an interview. But the interviewer is going to get tons of thank-you notes. How should you differentiate yourself?
20 Steps to Self Employment
BusinessWeek
You don’t want to work for The Man anymore? BusinessWeek has your solution.
Twitter Tips for Job Seekers
45 Things
This article is great. Ten tips to make your tweeting stand out.
Career Watch: Millennials Make the Most of This Recession
Computer World
“If it was the Great Depression and World War II that spurred the Greatest Generation to unparalleled achievement and the Vietnam War that galvanized the younger baby boomers to action, the recession may be the very thing that will prompt the millennial generation’s rise to greatness.” This article rules.
3 Reasons to Become a Social Media Narcissist
Careerealism
Advance your EQ, gain friends who may become mentors or colleagues, and eliminate by discriminating. Read on to see why social media needs to be in your life, no matter your age. Yes, this means you, mom.
Online ID Calculator
Reach
What’s your online identity? When you Google your name, what do you find? This calculator measures how your personal brand shows up in search engine results (namely Google). Pretty cool.
Could the Recession Be Good for Your Health?
TIME
Studies show that during an economic downturn, mortality rates decrease. Traffic deaths decline (you can’t afford cabs), liver disease declines (you can’t afford a beer), and people don’t work as much (you’re probably unemployed).
The 10 Rules For Building A Successful Personal Brand
Under 30 CEO
The main thing to glean from this article is BE PASSIONATE about yourself. Oh, and obsessive compulsive? Huh?
How To Set Goals When You Have No Idea What You Want
Dumb Little Man
You’re bored. You want something, but you have no idea what that is. Dumb Little Man pulls through once again with four tips to get your goal on.
