by TalkNerdy2Me | Aug 8, 2011 | GrownUpGeek
Dear members of Generation Y (or more simply stated, 20-somethings), I am concerned about some members of your generation. It seems like the enthusiasm, optimism and excitement that has branded you is fading fast. My work coaching and speaking to 20-somethings,...
by TalkNerdy2Me | Aug 3, 2011 | CampusGeek, GrownUpGeek
I am a fan of the word “free.” It is my distinct pleasure to attend an event where t-shirts, prizes, and the like are given away just because people decided to show up! It has been my experience that college students miss out on an important aspect of...
by TalkNerdy2Me | Jun 8, 2011 | GrownUpGeek
Notice the tense atmosphere at job fairs. The sweat, the anxiety, the blank mind – we’ve all experienced those. Should it be called the first time jitters? What do we do? Imagine the job fair as a first time conversation. What happens when two people meet? One person...
by TalkNerdy2Me | May 4, 2011 | GrownUpGeek
This past week, I received several emails from college students with the same resounding question: “How can I expect to find a job when I have my degree and no work experience?” One frustrated person after another shared their story, their concerns, and their angst...
