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Nov 27, 2017
3 min

Master Public Speaking: How to Become an Expert Presenter

Public speaking isn’t a skill that comes naturally to many people, but it’s a necessary skill to master. Capturing the attention of an au...

Nov 13, 2017
2 min

The Unengaged Millennial: How Companies Are Failing to Meet Employees’ Expectations

Countless employers have labeled millennial workers as unengaged and unmotivated. The broad perception of the youngest members of the wor...

Nov 9, 2017
2 min

How to Overcome Self-Doubt and Unlock Your Potential

What we speak, think and do all have the power to manifest. Hence, make an effort to always speak positively in all areas of your life. ...

Nov 7, 2017
2 min

Don’t Let the Work Stress Get to You: Tips to Help You Unwind After Work

Let’s face it, work can be stressful and sometimes that stress can leads to trouble outside of work. One hard day on the job has the pote...

Oct 23, 2017
2 min

How to Stand Out in the Workplace: Tips from Senior Leaders

While getting your work done in a timely manner may make you a reliable employee, it won’t make you stand out with senior leadership. Emp...

Oct 19, 2017
5 min

Career Perspectives: The Life of a Programmer

At Fireside Insights, we believe the best way to learn about potential career opportunities is through exposure. In this Career Perspecti...

Oct 16, 2017
2 min

Why You Should Wait to Go to Graduate School

The road leading away from college is different for everyone, but many choose the path to graduate school. While higher education nurture...

Oct 2, 2017
2 min

Group Projects: How to Lead without Doing All of the Work

Let’s face it- group projects are something that we all dread. It can be difficult to align expectations, and ultimately responsibilities...

Sep 25, 2017
2 min

Lessons Learned from Entrepreneurs

Starting your own business and embarking upon your own entrepreneurial venture can be daunting and filled with uncertainty. But, we have ...

Sep 18, 2017
2 min

5 Ways to Prepare for Your First Day at a New Job

Starting a new job is exciting. Many times, it’s a milestone marking the next stage of professional and financial success. In order to ma...

Sep 11, 2017
2 min

How to Craft an Effective Elevator Pitch

A well-crafted elevator pitch is an instrumental asset in a professional’s toolkit but creating a succinct and effective one can be chall...

Sep 5, 2017
2 min

Six Signs It May Be Time for You to Leave Your Job

As you navigate through your career, it can be tough to break away from the routine of your work life and evaluate your career’s future. ...

Aug 31, 2017
2 min

Career Perspectives: the Life of an Equity Trading Analyst

At Fireside Insights, we believe the best way to learn about potential career opportunities is through exposure. In this Career Perspecti...

Aug 28, 2017
2 min

Stop Competing and Start Collaborating: Why Entrepreneurs Should Work Together

Being an entrepreneur is hard work. The long nights and endless list of priorities can be daunting, especially in the beginning. Many ent...

Aug 21, 2017
2 min

The STAR Approach: How to Answer Interview Questions Effectively

When you are interviewing for any role, regardless of the position, you can expect to be asked behavioral or situational interview questi...

Aug 7, 2017
2 min

Job Offers: What to Negotiate Before Signing

The phone rings. You receive a call notifying you that you landed the job of your dreams. While your first instinct may be to scream an i...

Jul 31, 2017
2 min

Why You Should Ask Why

As a young professional, you are fairly new to the workplace and are eager to learn the tricks of the trade in your industry. Take this t...

Jul 20, 2017
2 min

5 Questions to Ask Yourself Before Starting Your Own Business

According to the Kauffman Index, in 2015, there were 550,000 adults who went from being employees to being entrepreneurs with their own b...

Jul 5, 2017
2 min

Get Back into the Work Mindset: 10 Tips to Help You Refocus after a Vacation

Returning to work after a vacation can be mentally challenging. You’ve just spent a tremendous amount of time relaxing and now it’s time ...

Jun 28, 2017
1 min

Why You Should Crave Constructive Criticism

Criticism can be tough, and let’s face it, no one really likes to be told they’re not perfect. You have worked long and hard on a project...

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