How Important is Networking?

by | Dec 14, 2012 | CampusGeek, GrownUpGeek

For me, the single most important thing I have received out of all my experiences in college is the connections I have built through organizations, jobs, causal mixers and volunteer work. Yes, it is always important to get good grades in college, and to participate in...

My CBL Program Experience

by | Aug 13, 2012 | CampusGeek, GrownUpGeek

I recently had the opportunity to participate in the Certified Business Laureate™ (CBL) Program, a member benefit offered by NSCS partner HigherNext. For those of you who are not already aware, the CBL is a comprehensive business skills test that shows future...

Unfinished Business

by | Aug 9, 2012 | CampusGeek, GrownUpGeek

When I walked into my office to sit down and write this update, I got a glimpse of my “unfinished business” box. It’s a clear box where I put bills to go over, calls to make, insurance claims to submit and other to-do’s. I hate looking at this box. Each time I do, I...

Discussing Failures over Coffee

by | Jul 26, 2012 | CampusGeek, GrownUpGeek

Recently I met a new acquaintance for coffee introduced through a mutual connection who thought we could both benefit from knowing and networking with each other. What I thought would be a professional meeting became a get together between kindred spirits and the...