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How can you evaluate a good vs. bad college internship?

Alfred Mariani, October 16 2018

I have seen far too many college graduate resumes describing internships that sound like they were glorified clerks. The purpose of an internship is to walk away with real skills that increase your odds of being hired. Before accepting an internship, ask the hiring manager the following questions: What will be my specific job duties? How will th...

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Do you have job security...

Alfred Mariani, October 9 2018

Years ago, employees would have life time job security as long as they performed their job. However, many factors have changed the life time job security relationship including global competition, mergers, buy outs, re-locations, running leaner operations, outsourcing etc. Given these factors, job security now relies on one's ability to maintain m...

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Do you know how to recognize the perfect career ...

Alfred Mariani, October 2 2018

There are 7 key factors that a job must have in order to be defined as a perfect job. 1) The nature of the job must be challenging and  enjoyable 2) The position must be a career vs a job, with a clearly defined career path. 3) The position should instill skills that increase your market value.

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