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... 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... 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... 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... 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... 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...