By Paul Bramson, CEO — The Paul Bramson Companies We’ve all heard the saying that you never get a second shot at a first impression. And while it might sound cliché, there’s a reason it sticks — because those initial moments pack a punch. Within mere seconds of meeting someone, our brains are…
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Using Forgiveness To Get Ahead in Your Career
Forgiveness isn’t usually a strategy we consider when trying to get ahead in our careers. It’s particularly difficult to practice forgiveness in our current climate, where inequalities at work continue to surface and trend. But for management consultant Christie Lindor forgiveness has in fact been the primary force propelling her forward in her career. Her…
Why Internships and Co-ops are Crucial to Success
We’ve written about the importance of internships to career success. Dr. Curtis Odom has seen, firsthand, the incredible benefits for both companies in filling the talent gap and students in earning while they learn through the co-op program as a professor at Northeastern University’s D’Amore-McKim School of Business. Combining this with his work as the…
The 10 Best Career Books to Read in 2018
Whether you’re a college student or seasoned professional, there are plenty of books to help you achieve your career goals. You may want to choose a career path, get a raise or transition to a new career. And the new year is a perfect time to start working toward whatever goal you wish to achieve….
10 Things NOT to Do at Work
Whether you’re an intern in an office setting for the first time or a seasoned professional, it’s easy to slip up at work. Usually, a small mistake won’t cost you much (if anything) but getting complacent can lead to more frequent and bigger mistakes. Some bad habits develop, too. These habits may be harmless, but…