Transparency. Supplier relationships. Social responsibility. Privacy.
These terms have all been bouncing about a lot lately whether it be in conjunction with Apple, BP, Google or just general conversation. And because of that, few people have been surprised that we’ve become more focused on brands as social reformers and been speaking more about brands advocating on behalf of their customers over the past two months. What has startled several of our clients,...
Last Friday, an enterprising 2008 Smith College alumna, Regina Chien, organized a group of 28 college students to visit a few technology companies in New York City, including Google’s NYC headquarters, and her office at Silicon Valley Bank. Regina hoped to give these students a peak at different career options as well as to educate them on creating strategies now to...
By AnnMarie McIlwain, Founder and CEO, www.careerfuel.net on March 9, 2012
My company, CareerFuel, recently placed two ads on Craigslist —one for a PR professional and another for a Film professional. My ads were very specific regarding requirements such as camera and editing equipment, accuracy, etc. Both advertised...
"There is a huge lack of courage and integrity in our country’s leadership.”
During this period of sustained economic uncertainty, when people continue to feel insecure about their futures and have little faith in governments, the absence of leadership is apparent.
Interviews for CultureQ, Onesixtyfourth’s study of societal shifts and movements, strongly indicate that Millennials and Baby Boomers in the US...
Earn your blackbelt in GMail efficiency! Below is a printable guide to help you master your email efficiency skills (by GMail)...
I recently spoke on a panel on “How to Advance At Every Stage in Your Career” generously hosted by Google for diversity professionals in advertising. Topics ranged from job search to career progression to mentorship and giving back, and at every turn, most of the advice centered around passion. How do you distinguish yourself from the competition? Show your PASSION! How do you change careers? Win naysayers over with your PASSION!...
Source: www.MercuryNews.com by Chris O'Brien on 8/6/11
Something happened last week in Silicon Valley that was remarkable simply because nothing about it was remarkable. Well, almost nothing.
On Monday, a stealth startup announced it had raised $7.3 million from a prominent venture firm. The deal hinged on the long-term relationship between the founder, a serial entrepreneur, and a venture capitalist...
Source: http://www.fortune.cnn.com posted at Postcards by Patricia Sellers on 8/1/11
Most women don't go for it, career-wise, like the guys do. Sukhinder Singh Cassidy breaks that mold. A onetime star at Google (GOOG), where was president of Asia-Pacific and Latin American operations, she has restlessly rotated through the startup world--from Amazon.com...
