Should You Accept an Unpaid Internship?
You landed an unpaid internship, but you’re confused about whether or not you should accept, and with good reason. If you’re still struggling with your decision, here are a few things you should consider:
Posts Tagged: First 5
4 Things to do Before Leaving Your Job
If you’re leaving your job or completing an internship, do your best to put in the time and effort now to leave your team in a good spot so they can continue succeeding without you. And you can better succeed on your next venture.
5 Ways to Cope with Change at Work
Whether it’s a new administration, shifting budget priorities or even a shutdown, the only constant in being a public servant is change. Here’s how you can navigate.
5 Ways You Can Manage Low Pay
Millennials have been called the cheapest generation. But with the recent economic recession, tremendous student debt, and an increase in urban migration, the truth of the matter is we’re a broke generation.
3 Reasons You Should Stop Comparing Yourself to Others
Regardless of how natural it may feel, it is not productive or beneficial to compare and contrast your accomplishments with others. Here are a few reasons why.
Finding Your Ideal Work Environment (Part 2)
Here’s how you can find out if the company you’re interviewing with has your ideal work environment.
Finding Your Ideal Work Environment (Part 1)
One of the most exciting, but least talked about aspects of being a new hire is adjusting to a different work culture. Find out which one works best for you.
5 Ways to Keep Your Cool in a Professional Environment
As Malachy McCourt once said, “[Anger] or resentment is like taking poison and expecting the other person to die.” Anger may feel good and even justified in the moment, but the payoffs of keeping your cool at work are much greater than letting your anger control you.
The Top Millennial Posts of 2017
As we approach the new year and prepare for all that 2018 holds, read about some of the issues that were most important to our millennial readers — spanning self-care, public speaking, career development and work-life balance. Here are the top ten, most-read First 5 stories from 2017.
Don’t Sell Yourself Short
Striving for humility or trying not to stand out in an ostentatious way can mean that people miss out on opportunities to get ahead.