Feel a pull toward certain activities or clubs that may be different from what you’ve done in your previous high school years? Or, that others may not be used to seeing you do? Well, here’s the Real Deal … If it interests you consider this: Your gut — your instinct, intuitive sense — is a
The Real Deal: Tuning Out the “Noise” Can Be a Joy
There’s noise out there. Everywhere. A lot of noise all the time. Noise, noise, noise. You know what I’m talking about … People telling you the way things should be. Stories in the news. Things happening with your friends. And, especially with social media, you have a lot coming at you, in a constant stream
The Real Deal: We’re Humans, with Emotions . . . and That’s Perfection
More from the Real Deal Files . . . Guess what? We’re human! That means we’re not perfect. You have emotions. Sometimes situations or conversations may trigger a negative response that causes you to react in a negative way. You may even end up saying angry, unkind, or defensive things that you may regret later.
The Real Deal: Life, Learning, and the Ups & Downs
Have you ever felt like you’re facing the worst times in your school, social, or personal life? No doubt, things show up that you may not have expected, in ways you may not always be prepared for. It may feel at times like you’re on a roller coaster with its rocky ups and downs. Here’s
The Importance of Professional Associations: Why You Should Join
Whether you’re entrenched in your career or a student working toward your first job, you should consider joining a professional association. The benefits of associations are numerous, ranging from receiving alerts about job opportunities and internships to receiving mentoring. In this blog, we’ll look at how membership in an association can benefit you wherever you
Read this article published in Inside Business, The Hampton Roads Business Journal
The following article was published in Inside Business, The Hampton Roads Business Journal on November 13, 2017. EXPERT COLUMN: The Recipe for Finding the Right Career By Tamara S. Raymond So you’re a high-school or college student struggling with questions about what you want to do with your life. Your parents or guardians, friends, and
Build Your College Resume to Get into the Right School for You!
If you’re a high school freshman on the college track, it’s time to start building your resume to get into the right university for you. Resume?, you might ask, scratching your head. Aren’t those just required when you’re trying to get a job? Well, when applying to colleges, you’ll have to provide an autobiographical essay,
You Want to Be a Fashion Designer, Your Parents Want You to Be an Engineer
It’s common for children of all ages, including adult children, to want to please their parents or guardians. For example, many of us participate in extracurricular activities, and study to get good grades in high school so that we can get accepted into great colleges and make our parents proud. Nothing wrong with that! But
