By Dr. Latanya Hughes
Assistant Professor, School of Business at American Public University
It’s a new year and you’ve resolved to accomplish some very important goals. You take a moment to work on your vision and to write down your goals for 2016. Among those goals is pursuing your education.
By Francesca Catalano
Faculty Director, School of STEM at American Public University
Much has been written about the lack of women in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) fields. The numbers are concerning. The speculation as to the many reasons contributing to the problem have been discussed and debated. It’s disheartening and discouraging.
By Dr. Angela M. Gibson
Professor, School of Arts and Humanities and Core Learning at American Public University
Cross-Fit Training is a holistic approach to fitness that uses more than one type of exercise and more than one category of equipment to develop the individual. There is a community aspect, which acknowledges that here is more to success than just muscle development in one part of the body. Our career development, as college students and as professionals, must include a cross-fit training program.
By Susan Hoffman
Online Career Tips Contributor
On LinkedIn, you can easily demonstrate your professional expertise and attract recruiters or business clients to your network. However, LinkedIn offers four lesser-known features that you can use to highlight your business value.
By Brian Muys
Online Career Tips Contributor
The scenario: A major organizational announcement, ranging from executive transitions to restructurings, that impacts employees, partners, and investors. The C-Suite sets the strategic wheels in motion, supported by top-line messaging and media guidance from the communications lead well in advance of the scheduled news.
By Jill Kurtz
Online Career Tips Editor
Your website serves as your online front door—a place where you want target audiences to walk through and connect with you. Make sure the welcome mat is clearly on display and visitors can quickly enter to learn about and engage.
By Anthony S. Mangeri, MPA, CPM, CEM
Faculty member at American Public University
Evidence based decision-making and emergency operations have arrived in the fire service. As with many professions, future educational needs must take into account the transition to evidence-based operations.
By Jill Kurtz
Online Career Tips Editor
The press release is a tried-and-true way for people and organizations to share their news. It is easier than ever for anyone to publish releases via blogs or free distribution services like PRLog, which increases the competition to get a release noticed. With that in mind, there are several ways to increase the impact of a press release.
By Dr. Valerie E. Davis
Associate Professor, School of Security and Global Studies at American Public University
Working as an intelligence analyst is an exciting and challenging career, particularly if you like collecting and analyzing information, thinking critically, and solving problems. To do these tasks successfully, aspiring analysts must develop and perfect four core abilities: research, language skills, diverse knowledge, and teamwork.