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Disney Internship Opportunities

At times it feels like the main focus here at the Disney blog is children – well, children and we adults who hold on to that little inner something that delights in fairy tale wonder. Given the nature of Disney’s target audience, it often feels that I have nothing to offer parents of teenagers and college-age kids. So today’s blog is for you. Do you have a child in college (or are you a college student) who loves Disney, or who considers a career in Disney a dream opportunity? Then you should think about applying for a Disney internship. Anyone … Continue reading →

Homeschoolers and Internships

If you have examined educational system in Sweden and Norway, you know that many students go into internships at a young age that prepares them for life in business or whatever trade they are interested in. Many homeschoolers are also interning in their mid teens to get a jump on the competition and to decide if they trade, they are interested is right for them. In Colorado, for example, there is a program called AME. AME stands for Apprenticeship, Mentorship, and Entrepreneurship and is a program whereas students are matched with Christian business and tradesmen to be mentored and learn … Continue reading →

Is This Work Worth the Money?

In the beginning of our businesses, most of us expect to work long hours and NOT see the immediate reflection of our work in our bank accounts. As we grow our businesses, however, it stands to reason that our time should become more valuable and we may find that we can begin evaluating how much time we are spending on a particular project or with a particular customer and ask ourselves whether the work we are doing is equal to the money we are getting paid? I know there are those people who prefer to just do the work and … Continue reading →

Is An Internship Really Worth It?

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Internships, are generally unpaid positions (or they pay very little) doing necessary but menial work in a particular field. Generally they are offered college students. Despite their lack of pay, this is one invaluable experience that you shouldn’t pass up if given the opportunity. An Incredible Learning Opportunity Often internships give participants the chance to learn some incredibly interesting material. While it’s true that you may spend some time doing menial tasks, you’ll also spend some time learning the ins and outs of an office in your chosen career. Generally, people at an internship are open to questions and so … Continue reading →

How to Choose a Job

Are you still contemplating the question, “what are you going to do when you grow up?” Trust me, many of us are. Whether you are fresh in your career or simply sitting back and reflecting on where life has taken you, the question of which job is best can arise. How do you determine which is the best job? There are so many variables and so many personal preferences that this is not an easy chore. The key is to find something that really gets your juices flowing, a career that motivates you and gets you up each morning. No … Continue reading →

Opportunities in Information Technology

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Probably the one area in most need of workers in today’s workforce is in computers, software, and database administrations. There is no indication this need will disappear anytime soon. Larger companies have a whole department devoted to Information Systems or Technology (IS or IT Departments) while the smaller ones tend to hire contractors. Either way, if you are considering a job for the future, this is definitely one to look at. Samples of jobs in this field include: • Computer Programmers • Systems Analysts • Computer Engineers • Database Administrators • Computer Support Specialists • Computer Scientist The demand for … Continue reading →

4 Things You Probably Shouldn’t Talk About at Work

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I realize that every office is different and some are more casual than others. However, every job that you ever have should be viewed, at the very least, as a networking opportunity, if not a rung in the ladder. Perhaps you have landed your dream job and have no intentions of ever advancing–but that doesn’t mean that a professional reputation isn’t something to strive for. With that said, here are a few things that are better left discussed after office hours. Other People Nothing speaks more poorly about you than when you dish the goods on someone else. Yet, almost … Continue reading →

Examining Reality Romances: The Girls of MTV’s The Hills

When Wayne and I first moved to Nashville we got cable, something we hadn’t had in Florida. But Comcast had a deal that made it worth our while so that’s how we came to have MTV and get hooked on a show called Laguna Beach: The Real O.C. It followed a group of “wealthy, attractive teenagers” during their senior year of high school. One of the stars from that show, Lauren Conrad, ended up getting a spin-off deal to star in a new show, The Hills. It follows her and her friends –Heidi, Whitney, and Audrina— living in Los Angeles … Continue reading →

How About an Intern?

So, maybe your home business is growing—but it is not enough to justify the expense of taking on an additional paid employee. You could really use the help and can’t seem to stretch yourself far enough to cover all the basics, but you just can’t afford it. Have you considered getting an intern? Think that internships are just for big corporations? Well, you might be surprised… There are plenty of students who are more interested in entrepreneurialism and small business than they are in high powered, corporate operations. Some students go to school to learn about business or some other … Continue reading →