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A Job Search Strategy that gets RESULTS

May 23, 2019

College & Career Connections, Uncategorized

A successful job search requires a successful strategy. We’ve heard it so many times that it’s not what you know, but who you know. Well, knowing something does help get you places. With that being said, let’s focus more on the who you know aspect of that popular saying. People…

Being LGBTQ+ in the Job Search

April 3, 2019

College & Career Connections, Uncategorized

Being Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender or Queer (LGBTQ+) in the job search process can be a daunting task if you’re unsure about how your identity will be received in professional environments. Depending on the state, there may be some protections offered. For example, here in the state of North Carolina,…

Shannon Binns — Earth In Mind: On Life and Meaning

February 22, 2019

On Life and Meaning, Uncategorized

Shannon Binns is the founder and executive director of Sustain Charlotte, a nonprofit organization helping to advance the long-term social, economic, and environmental health of the Charlotte region. Prior to launching Sustain Charlotte in 2010, Shannon worked at The Nature Conservancy in Washington, DC where he was part of their…

Mike McGuire — Status Go: On Life and Meaning

February 18, 2019

On Life and Meaning, Uncategorized

J. Michael ‘Mike’ McGuire is CEO of Grant Thornton LLP, the U.S. member firm of Grant Thornton International Ltd, one of the world’s leading accounting and advisory firms. Mike has more than 30 years of experience working closely with high-growth, startup and middle-market companies, assisting in capital markets transactions ranging from…