by Danielle Urban | Sep 26, 2015 | Feature News, Featured Home, Sponsors
Written by Rachel Dawn Hayes. When 94 percent* of anybody is doing something, you should pay attention. Video. It’s rare for a marketing tool to be useful and applicable across the board, but video is. It’s a real challenge to think of a communications project where...
by Danielle Urban | Sep 16, 2015 | Ask a Mentor, Feature News, Featured Home
Dear Mentors, I was surprised when someone suggested that I volunteer as a mentor. I admit that I like helping my peers, but I’ve only been a professional for three years. Would I bring any value as a mentor or will others think I am too young? – Potential...
by Danielle Urban | Sep 10, 2015 | Feature News, Featured Home
Written by Rachel Dawn Hayes. Most people struggle with the question, “What do I really want to do?” Or, phrased differently, “What’s my purpose in life?” Even if you know the answer to that question, it’s still difficult to realize or achieve your purpose—especially...
by Danielle Urban | Sep 5, 2015 | Feature News, Featured Home
Written by Tricia Barendregt. What happens when you collide work and play? At Careers Over Coffee North on August 14, Shawn Utterback taught us what happens when we bring play back in to the workplace. Did you know that 46 percent of new hires fail within the first 18...
by Danielle Urban | Aug 30, 2015 | Feature News, Featured Home, Member Spotlight
Written by Tracy Sullivan. It’s no secret that active volunteers make a vibrant and healthy organization. WCA depends on committed and enthusiastic volunteers to support the organization’s signature events, career resources, communications, operations, and the overall...
by Danielle Urban | Aug 30, 2015 | Feature News, Featured Home, Luncheon
Written by Tricia Barendregt. To blog or not to blog? That is one of the questions that Jackie Dana and Dr. Carolyn Roark will cover at the WCA Luncheon on September 16. They will discuss their insights on the how, when, and why of blogging, plus much more. We asked...
by Danielle Urban | Aug 24, 2015 | Ask a Mentor, Feature News, Featured Home
Written by Sandra Kleinsasser. Dear Mentors, I’ve decided to ask for a Mentor, but I feel like I need to get my act together first. What is expected of a Mentee and what are my responsibilities in the relationship? –Nervous You don’t need a lot of preparation to...
by Danielle Urban | Aug 17, 2015 | Feature News, Featured Home
Written by Rachel Dawn Hayes. Search engine optimization (SEO)—it’s not just for big companies anymore. SEO is a useful, if not essential tool for all businesses. If you have a website, you need to know about SEO. Here are three simple tips for making your website,...