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A Fill-in-the-Blank Template for Pitching Yourself on Job Applications, Social Media, Resumes, and More
blog.book-pal.com • Inspired by Alexa Shoen’s clear-cut advice, both on Twitter and in her book #EntryLevelBoss, this article outlines a Mad Libs style template for a job search elevator pitch.
12 Ways to Keep Learning in the Academic Off-Season
blog.book-pal.com • From leveling up on technical skills to trying out a new craft, I put together this list twelve platforms and courses to keep your self-education game strong.
5 Refreshing Pieces of Job-Hunting Advice Every Job-Seeker Needs to Hear
blog.book-pal.com • After reading #EntryLevelBoss: How To Get Any Job You Want by Alexa Shoen, I crafted this list of job-hunting tips I wish I’d known when I graduated from college.
AuthorConnect Chat: Susan Fowler Shares How to “Master Your Motivation”
blog.book-pal.com • For their AuthorConnect Chat series, BookPal invited Master Your Motivation author Susan Fowler for a live webinar and Q&A. This is a recap of the three scientific truths she breaks down during the interview and in her book.
12 Books to Help Young Readers Learn and Celebrate American History
blog.book-pal.com • In an effort to help educate and inspire the next generation of American history-makers (and in honor of Independence Day 2020), here is a list of twelve handpicked titles to help young readers better understand and celebrate the true history of the United States.
Navigating the COVID-19 Job Search with Alexa Shoen
youtube.com/bookpal • I had the privilege of moderating this live event with cofounder and CEO of EntryLevelBoss, Alexa Shoen, also the author of the book by the same name.
Pride Month Must-Reads for Fans of ‘Queer Eye,’ ‘Love, Simon’ and More
blog.book-pal.com • To celebrate Pride Month 2020, I handpicked six groups of three books each featuring non-binary voices, queer romances, and more.
Bassey Ikpi on Succeeding and Coping with Mental Illness (OWL Award Spotlight)
blog.book-pal.com • In honor of Bassey Ikpi’s 2019 OWL Award for her book I’m Telling the Truth, But I’m Lying, this feature articles features exclusive insights on her success and experiences since the book’s release.
AuthorConnect Chat: Mike Michalowicz on Getting Your Business Out of Crisis Mode
blog.book-pal.com • Mike Michalowicz, author of Fix This Next, shares his three main principles that entrepreneurs must understand in order to take their businesses to the next level in conversation with BookPal. This is a recap of that event.
Top Resources and Recommendations for At-Home Learning
blog.book-pal.com • From virtual reading events and interactive campaigns to at-home activities and teaching tips, here is a master list of remote teaching, virtual learning, and homeschooling resources for parents and educators across the nation.
AuthorConnect Chat: Julie Zhuo’s Advice for New Managers in Growing Businesses
blog.book-pal.com • In her AuthorConnect Chat with BookPal, Julie Zhuo—former Facebook people leader and author of The Making of a Manager—shares shares her advice for new managers and best practices for meetings, feedback, team leadership, and more. Here is the recap.
Marc Brackett’s RULER for Emotional Wellness (OWL Award Spotlight)
blog.book-pal.com • In honor of his 2019 Outstanding Works of Literature (OWL) Award in the Health & Wellness category, I conducted a feature interview on behalf of BookPal with Marc Brackett to talk about his book Permission to Feel and its reception since release.
AuthorConnect Chat: Mo Bunnell’s Snowball System for Success
blog.book-pal.com • In an AuthorConnect Chat with Mo Bunnell, he provides an overview of his book The Snowball System and shares three game-winning, scalable strategies to boost personal and professional productivity. This is a recap for that event.
Nir Eyal’s Strike on Distraction (OWL Award Spotlight)
blog.book-pal.com • In honor of his 2019 Outstanding Works of Literature (OWL) Award in the Big Idea category, I conducted an exclusive interview on behalf of BookPal with Nir Eyal to talk about Indistractible and the book's impact since its release.
Jamie Mustard’s Guide to Standing Out (OWL Award Spotlight)
blog.book-pal.com • In honor of his 2019 OWL Award in the Sales & Marketing category, I conducted an exclusive interview on behalf of BookPal with Jamie Mustard to talk about his book The Iconist and the reception it’s earned since its release.
AuthorConnect Chat: Julie Winkle Giulioni Teaches Career Development
blog.book-pal.com • In this AuthorConnect Chat with BookPal, Help Them Grow or Watch Them Go co-author Julie Winkle Giulioni outlines three core groups of lead-in questions that are designed to cultivate more necessary conversations at the pace of business. Here is the recap.
When Does a Job Become a Career?
entrepreneur.com • For this list of recommended reads, my Entrepreneur Press® colleagues and I looked at what makes a career, how to develop the skills to enhance it, and what it really takes to turn your job into a career.
Go from Day Job to Dream Job with These Reads
entrepreneur.com • From Betches to Big Data, my teammates at Entrepreneur Press and I compiled our recommended reads that cover all the adulting advice your guidance counselor should have told you.
True Stories That Will Make You Look at the World Differently
entrepreneur.com • With a focus on diversity and inclusion, my colleagues at Entrepreneur Press® and I compiled this list of stories they read during Black History Month that all entrepreneurs need to hear.
Must-Read Books for List-Makers, Disrupters and Social Entrepreneurs
entrepreneur.com • Inspired by our own personal goals for the year and ranging from productivity techniques to social entrepreneurship, my teammates at Entrepreneur Press and I reviewed the nonfiction books we read in January.