One of the toughest questions to answer is, “tell me about your self?”  It’s so general that you may not know where to begin.  Thus, most people fall back into their comfort zone and simply recite the information that’s listed on their resume.  More…

I hate writing. I do it because it’s necessary, but it consumes a lot of my energy and takes me away from what I do best. Frankly, I’m miserable right now. More…

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Hey Slim Jim! Got a sec?
Listen Jim, instead of that client report you’ve been working on, I think I’m going to have you do a report on our office-wide Fantasy Football results. How’s that sound?

Preferred environment is more than just office dress code. It’s about matching your personal work habits to the culture and operations of the company you’re considering.

Eric sat down with Jennifer Patterson, Director of Human Resources at Screenvision to discuss some tips for determining your preferred environment in your job search.

Congratulations to Elizabeth from the University of Akron who participated in our freshman year survival tips contest; she’s won this round of “Best Freshman Tip” and will be receiving a one-hour career coaching session with TAP president – me!

In addition to Elizabeth’s tip, we got great response from students. We’ve posted a few below. As a reminder, we will be selecting another winner in December. So keep the tips coming!

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They say the grass is always greener on the other side….but what if you could peek over the fence and check?

Enter Vault.com and their immense database of anonymous professional surveys across hundreds of industries and thousands of companies. Click here to register!

Eric sat down with Vault Vice President Yaz Dalal to discuss 3 critical tips for anyone considering a new job or changing careers.

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Which outfit goes better with my cap and gown? Yeah, yeah, I’ll write my paper later. I need to figure this out!
Pursuing your long-term goals takes planning, research and flexibility. You’ve got to take things one step at a time.

Eric met up with Matt Weber, a first year MBA student at NYU Stern, to discuss his experience setting and pursuing his long-term goals.

TAP OnCampus – the must-see-show for college students in this tough economy – is booking now!

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I am so tired of people saying that “life is short.” It puts so much pressure on people to make decisions, often irrational ones, based upon the idea that time is running out. More…

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You work where? Are you hiring? Can you give me your boss’s phone number? I’ll tell him you said I should call. Why not?

Networking is a delicate thing. It’s a lifestyle. Eric sat down with BNI Chapter President Stacey Wilson to discuss some Networking 101 tips and styles.

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Well…..they ARE a team…..but barely.

Eric sits down with Matt Weber, a 1st year MBA student at NYU Stern School of Business to discuss effective teamwork.