By Rowe Leathers
Contributor, Career Services
A recent conversation with a colleague left me wondering if using business cards for networking is becoming obsolete. With the growing use of social media, is the business card no longer effective? Worse, does it make one appear dated and – eek! – very “90s”?
By Annette Clayton
Faculty Recruiter, American Public University System
It’s always challenging to land your first college teaching job, especially if it’s online teaching. Working from home is highly desirable and you will be competing with applicants from all over the country, making the applicant pool with your competitors even larger. Here are 5 quick tips for those seeking an online adjunct position.
VANCOUVER, Wash. — Brad Matera is an Afghan war veteran, an Army medic who got cut loose from the…
By Rachel A. Adler
Online Career Tips Contributor
Recently I was one of 25 people selected to attend NASA’s Magnetospheric Multiscale (MMS) Media Day at their location in Goddard, Maryland. Aside from learning about the MMS, I also got to look at how NASA cultivates public relations and provides professional development for their scientist and engineers. Attention big companies – take a page from NASA on how to run a successful and informative media day.
By C. Tod Pingrey
Faculty Member, Space Studies at American Public University
Is this the new technology what we need for the future of space exploration? I believe so. 3D printing provides a foundational technology needed to reach the goal of going to Mars and beyond.
By E.J. Reedy and Arnobio Morelix
Forbes
Thus emerges the millennial entrepreneurship paradox – is this the generation whose entrepreneurship propensities will unleash the next wave of economic growth, or will this generation’s entrepreneurship potential fizzle?
By Ryan Bradshaw
Faculty Member, Retail Management at American Public University
Playing board games have always been one of my favorite pastimes, including Monopoly. I often think back to my experiences with the game especially when I consider the impact of large business acquisitions.
By Paul Potter
Faculty Member, Retail Management at American Public University
What do hotels, retail stores, and internet services have in common? They’ve all been victims of a data breach. It’s easy to blame the merchant for the stolen credit card information. While each situation is unique, there are actually many parties involved. There is the merchant, the credit card company, the bank, and the processing company.
By George Case
Faculty Member, Retail Management at American Public University
Everywhere we turn, it seems we are seeing older workers in the retail work force. Walk into virtually any big box store, and the greeter is more than likely an older citizen. On the surface, it appears the age of the retail workforce is increasing.