In a recent NPR story on the current job situation, it was clearly pointed out that relying on the mill job down the street is nearly impossible. Possibly moving out of your comfort zone and looking for work in other states and even other countries is the new reality. It’s actually been the new reality [...]
I heard a NPR story last week that had an interesting quote in it. They were discussing how hard the job of president is and they said, quote… “A presidential candidates hardest day on the campaign trail will be their easiest day as president”. As an experienced job interviewer and owner of a small business [...]
The time to start your quest for a summer job, IS NOW!
Question: Which is more important in the long run, getting tattoos, or a good job?
This article was written by Nikolaus Olsen and was published on May 10, 2005. Missy Bolin likely has spent more time on Front Range Community College’s campus than some faculty. With the time she’s spent taking courses, studying, tutoring and working in the schools cafeteria, she’s often on campus from 7am to 630pm.
I wrote this story for the Colorado NEXT Magazine and it was published in April 2005. So, it’s the first week in May, and you and your buds figure its time to start scaring up some summer employment. You wander through the mall, sticking your head in every store and asking, “Ya Hirin’?” By the [...]
This story was written by Bob Mook of the Coloradoan and originally appeared in the Fort Collins newspaper on January 9, 2004. For less than what a new PlayStation game costs, Lee Swanson says he can show teens and young adults how to get a job. Swanson, co-owner or Ben & Jerry’s Scoop Shop, 1 [...]
I originally wrote this article for PARENT Magazine in 2005. Finding and keeping a part-time job lays the foundation for your future. Has something happened since I was a kid looking for a part-time job? That was more than 40 years ago, and the answer is no. Teens today are basically the same as they [...]
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