Lolita Allgyer, Author at Praxis

10 Books Every Aspiring Entrepreneur Should Read in 2019

Did you know? If you read 10 minutes per day you’ll read at least 10 more books this year! But I’m sure you have one question: “What book should I read?” Want to simply …

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Praxis Featured Project: Noah Buscher

Projects aren’t just things we have participants create during the program. They’re measurable ways of creating value no matter where you are in your career. Some of the coolest projects we’ve seen are the …

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Meet Praxis Business Partner BriteBee

Praxis business partners are in every space. From software to real estate, all our business partners are unique. But they all have one thing in common: They’re high-growth companies. Take BriteBee, for example. In …

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How to Land a Job Without a Résumé (A Case Study)

What if you had the confidence to land a job without using your résumé? The truth is, it’s probably easier to get a job if you completely ditch your résumé. I’ll let you in …

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5-on-5: Failure

Many people are afraid of failure. But should they be? In this month’s 5-on-5, the Praxis team takes on a few questions about failing. What is the biggest failure you’ve experienced in your career …

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Praxis Featured Deliverable: Joey Wickham

Imagine an education where you could showcase your abilities through content creation. Imagine not having to take standardized tests, but instead spending that valuable time making something you’re proud of. That’s why at Praxis, …

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Praxis Featured Deliverable: Morgan Von Gunten

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This Résumé Replacement Is Transforming Job Hunts Everywhere

Two men walk into a bar. There’s a sign on the window: Now Hiring. The one hands in his résumé, saying “Heard you need a bartender. So I came to check if I can …

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30 Podcasts for Curious Minds in 2019

So you call yourself a lifelong learner? What’s the best way to expand your mind, explore new concepts, and engage with big ideas? Podcasts! They’re great to listen to on your way to work, …

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What Do They Really Want? How Millennials are Shifting the Focus on Higher Education

There’s no question that college students are unhappy with the status quo. Just Google “college memes.” You’ll see what I mean. You get results like this: Or this: Or this: Don’t tell me college-age …

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How Entry-Level Talent Can Skyrocket Your Business Growth

You’re ready for the next stage of business expansion. But your employees are slammed with work already. And you have enough experts on your team already. What do you do? It’s probably time you …

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7 Skills You Didn’t Know You Needed (And How to Build Them)

You’ve heard about the skills all employers are looking for. Basic writing and communication skills, the ability to learn quickly, common sense… every hiring manager has a list like this in his mind. But …

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Don’t Go to College for the Social Experience (How to Network Without College)

What do you think of when someone says the word “college”? Often the first picture that comes to mind is a college lecture hall. Add a professor, 2 students that actually care, and a …

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Why Tech Apprenticeships are the Future of Higher Ed

So you’re sick of higher education but you don’t know what to do instead? You should get a tech apprenticeship. What is a tech apprenticeship? Apprenticeships are an old concept. For years, it was …

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What Companies Are Actually Looking For

What do businesses look for in entry-level hires? Often when you’re young in your career, you don’t have highly specified skills like you will after several years of work. When hiring entry-level employees, what …

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