Do I Really Need a Mentor?

According to Dictionary.com, a mentor is defined in a couple of ways. A mentor is a “wise and trusted counselor or teacher” and “an influential senior sponsor or supporter”.  It isn’t uncommon for employees within an organization to not have a mentor; however, having...

Thinking of a Master Plan

Can you believe that we are more than halfway through 2011? It seems as though time is slipping away faster than I’d like, but I realize that time is something  I can’t control. On the other hand, what I do with my time is definitely something I can control....

Expectation Hangovers at Work

I define an Expectation Hangover® as the “group of undesirable feelings that arise when a desired result isn’t met.” Simply, things don’t turn out the way you planned and you are experiencing symptoms that are as miserable as those from a...

Developing Marketable Skills from a Part-Time Job

College students everywhere are giving thought to securing internships over the school year and even next summer. Internships can help solidify career goals, can provide invaluable work experience and industry knowledge as well as a demonstrated work ethic.  But not...