7 Ways to Accelerate Your Career (Starting Now)
You got the job, but what comes next? If you’re looking to accelerate your career and rise to the top, these 7 strategies are for you.
Leverage Your Way into any Company Through These 4 Roles
“As you start out on your way, your way appears.” – Rumi The path to a job you love in a successful business can appear to be confusing and at times overwhelming, yet it doesn’t have to be. Throughout this post you will gain a deeper understanding of the skills and mindset needed to succeed…
Email Etiquette 101: How to Communicate Through Email
Hi, I’m Ljupco Stojanovski, a Praxis participant. Since 19 years old, I have been on the relentless pursuit for Financial Freedom. Traditional education has failed me in a sense that the curriculum does not reflect market demands and skills relevant to making money. Along my journey, I look forward to serving others and helping others…
A Case Study in Workflows and Productivity: Chuck Grimmett
How to be productive: Know what you need to get done Prioritize and schedule your work Build habits and routines Learn how to get back on track when you fall off your schedule Add tools to increase your productivity and efficiency This week on Praxis Monday, we were joined by Chuck Grimmett, a former team…
8 Things I Learned After 2 Months on the Job Hunt
In almost two months, I interviewed for eleven companies (mostly startups) and had twenty-one interviews in total before I finally landed a job. It’s been a lot of work but throughout the process I’ve learned so much. I’m currently at the end of a six-month-long professional development boot camp called Praxis. Throughout the six months,…
Homeschooled and Ready for College? Here’s a Better Higher Ed Strategy
You’re a homeschooler. You’ve just graduated, or are getting close to it, and after you finish high school you’re planning on going to college. But why? Haven’t you spent your whole education avoiding the traditional route? Why come all this way just to jump on the conveyor belt right at the most critical part of…
Relocation Survival Guide: Finding a Place
Relocating can be a highly intimidating and challenging, yet rewarding experience. It’s also an important part of the Praxis program. Our participants understand the struggle of making a commitment to another city and trying to figure out how to manage the jump. If you’re relocating, we want to help, whether or not you’re a Praxis…
The Best First Jobs You Can Start in High School
Getting your first job is an exciting rite of passage! Whether you are looking to save up for something in particular or are just eager to get some experience, knowing where to start can be overwhelming. Based on our interaction with hundreds of young people, here are some suggestions on the best first jobs. Chick-fil-A…
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 fit the bill.” The other smiles and says, “I’ve been here often in the past few months, and I’ve taken some…
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 consider hiring an apprentice. Or two, or ten. But entry-level employees are a risk, you say. Yes. And that’s why I’m…
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 there are some skills that even employers don’t actively think about or check off when looking for a new hire. These…
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 common for young children to learn a trade by working for free (or very little pay) as they learned from a…
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 businesses are looking for is soft skills. Many employers recognize that with the right soft skills, you can build the hard…
College Alternatives: 2020’s Top Examples
College alternatives are rapidly expanding. Praxis is not the only option for today’s opt-outs! The entire education landscape is changing. College is dead, information is advancing faster than ever, and many individuals are realizing that the traditional path is not always the best path. While society chooses to focus on education reform from within, the…
Dear Concerned Parents
It’s hard to be a teenager. Everyone believes they have the perfect plan for your life. They all have suggestions of which college you should attend, for how long, and what you should do after you finish. By the time many kids finish high school, the pressure is so strong that they feel they have…