Lolita Allgyer, Author at Praxis

Don’t Fear the College Admission Scandal. Here’s What To Do Instead!

I never thought I’d see the words “college” and “scam” trending on a Twitter hashtag together. But all it took was one event to spark a whole new tone of discussion surrounding college. Let …

Written by Lolita Allgyer

9 Woman Entrepreneurs Who Took Career Launch to the Next Level

This Women’s History Month, we celebrate the woman entrepreneurs who have launched careers in unique ways. Reshma Saujani Reshma founded Girls Who Code, an organization started specifically to close the gender gap in technology. …

Written by Lolita Allgyer

Alumni Spotlight- Sarah Iddings

This is Sarah Iddings. Known as the “energizer bunny” to most people, she spends her days creating value as a social media manager at Classical Conversations, a Praxis business partner. Sarah came to Praxis …

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Do This Instead of Throwing Your Résumé at Hiring Managers

Want to be a standout candidate when you’re applying for a job? Stop relying on your résumé to sail you through the application process! Here’s how to get started: Tell your story, not your …

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Curriculum Overview: Module 4

“If you want to do, you’ve got to know how to think.” Module 3 of Praxis was all about shipping content every day. Module 4 is exactly the opposite. In this module participants focus …

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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 …

Written by Lolita Allgyer

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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