Pursuing Your Talents, Interests or Passion: For young adults searching for a career, which one is most important?

As with many things, it depends upon whether or not you are wealthy. If you were wealthy as a child and you are still a member of a wealthy family (meaning that you do not have to apply to jobs, interview for jobs or go to any workplace in order to live the same lifestyle […]

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Leadership Case Study: How to get started on the Leadership Track in 6 Simple Steps.

Note that the leadership track as described here has nothing to do with getting hired to do a job. In other words, do not ask to be paid for completing these 6 Simple Steps. These actions are voluntary (or fall within your existing salary if done for your employer). Any money needed is strictly used

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Does your career choice align with your desired choice of city, state or country?

For example, if an individual is pursuing an undergraduate degree in Marine Biology, then it is more likely that he/she will land a job in Florida instead of Kansas. Likewise, oil and gas jobs are more plentiful in North Dakota than in Arizona. If your career choice requires physical presence, then make sure that you

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College Selection Criteria

What criteria do young adults ages 17-25 consider when deciding which undergraduate college or university they will attend. Note that the list is not in priority order since every student is unique. A. Student Life: dorms, parties, Greek organizations, access to fun on-campus activities, etc. B. Sports teams: recruited as an intercollegiate athlete or enthusiastic

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Minimum Wage Jobs

Recently heard that some college students and college graduates disparage minimum wage jobs. At O•L•A, we consider all honest work to be important, regardless of the wages paid. Furthermore, an individual who earns minimum wage can actually be more of a responsible leader than those who earn much more. This is another example of what

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