Career Tips
Hard Work
Posted on 11. Dec, 2009 by Jeremy Reis.
Remember: it’s not about hard work; it’s about how much you get done. There are a lot of people who are great at “activity,” but you need to reward and focus on productivity. ‘Activity’ doesn’t build a multimillion dollar business, close the sale on the next big contract, or create a killer website. Focus your [...]
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Get an Employment Agreement
Posted on 11. Dec, 2009 by Jeremy Reis.
If you work in management at a startup or other high risk venture, get an employment agreement before signing on. An employment agreement will protect you if things go badly and reduce your risk. Make sure you hire a qualified attorney to review the agreement before you start your job.
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33 Tips to Love Life
Posted on 09. Dec, 2009 by Jeremy Reis.
There are so many people who do not enjoy what they do for a living and dread going to work every day. It’s sad that millions of people tread off to work each day bored, dispassionate, or just unhappy in their career. You need to find something you love to do, today! Here’s 33 tips [...]
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Nursing
Posted on 09. Dec, 2009 by Jeremy Reis.
There are two basic portals of entry into the nursing profession: a 2-year AA degree at a community college or hospital-based nursing program, or a 4-yr BSN degree from a university. Graduates of both programs take the same licensing exams, and are qualified to work in identical settings. If you want to work as a [...]
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Career Advice
Posted on 08. Dec, 2009 by Jeremy Reis.
Steer your own path and expect to change courses at least 3 times in life. Very few people today join a company just out of college and stay until retirement. Plan for major career changes at least 3 times over your professional lifetime. Take advantage of every opportunity you have or can create for yourself. If there [...]
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Keeping Existing Employees is Cheaper Than Finding New Ones
Posted on 07. Dec, 2009 by Jeremy Reis.
Just like tip #18, it is far easier and less expensive to keep existing employees than to find new ones. Not only do new employees cost you training dollars and lost opportunity as he gets up to speed, but losing an employee creates a vacuum of company knowledge. All of the company information learned by [...]
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Learn to Ask the Right Questions Before Accepting a Job Offer
Posted on 07. Dec, 2009 by Jeremy Reis.
Though the economy may be tightening, we do not believe you should accept just any job offer without asking the right questions. The right questions, especially for a startup company job offer, are important for you to understand questions such as: Will I fit into the team? What is the history of this firm? Who [...]