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Memorial Day: More Than Just a Day Off

Memorial Day: More Than Just a Day Off

LEST WE FORGET

by Michael Houlihan & Bonnie Harvey | Article, Business Blog, Education, Entrepreneurship

Memorial Day was originally called Decoration Day, to honor the soldiers who died fighting the Civil War. Ever since World War I, it evolved to become a day of remembrance for all Americans who lost their lives in service to their country. In 1968, in order to create...
How to Get a Job in Today’s Market – Part 4: Orientation and Training

How to Get a Job in Today’s Market – Part 4: Orientation and Training

NOT JUST HOW, BUT WHY

by Michael Houlihan & Bonnie Harvey | Article, Business Blog, Education, Interview

It’s your first day on the job. But now comes the most critical part: your orientation and training. This is your chance to show your new employer that you are going to work out. Here are some helpful hints we recommend to get the most out of these important first...
How to Get a Job in Today’s Market – Part 3: The Interview

How to Get a Job in Today’s Market – Part 3: The Interview

MAKING A FIRST IMPRESSION

by Michael Houlihan & Bonnie Harvey | Business Blog, Education

Congratulations! You have made it through the vetting process. They’ve checked your résumé, called your references, and scheduled an appointment for that all important in-person interview. This will be their first opportunity to see you in person, hear how you answer...
How to Get a Job in Today’s Market – Part 1: Your Résumé

How to Get a Job in Today’s Market – Part 1: Your Résumé

EXPERIENCE TRUMPS EDUCATION

by Michael Houlihan & Bonnie Harvey | Business Blog, Education, Entrepreneurship

Today’s college graduates face increasing competition for the fewer jobs that are out there. We often are asked by college students, “What do I have to do to get hired?” Many students chase the courses that seem to align with a particular profession hoping that their...
Clear Path for Veterans – Supporting the Journey Home

Clear Path for Veterans – Supporting the Journey Home

MAKING A DIFFERENCE

by Michael Houlihan & Bonnie Harvey | Business Blog, Education, Entrepreneurship

As the war in the Middle East winds down and U.S. troops come home, there is anxiety on all sides. Veterans are concerned about making the transition – mentally, physically, and emotionally. They wonder if they have the right skills to get a job in the civilian...
A Unique Approach to Entrepreneurship – Bradley University

A Unique Approach to Entrepreneurship – Bradley University

THE OLD COLLEGE TRY WORKS!

by Michael Houlihan & Bonnie Harvey | Business Blog, Education, Entrepreneurship

At Bradley University in Peoria, Illinois, it’s more than their approach to the study of entrepreneurship that is unique. For one thing, the school was founded by a woman, Lydia Moss Bradley, back in 1887, a time when women wouldn’t get the right to vote for another...
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