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11 Job Interviews Tips
Here are a few tips for your next job interview: 1. Be early. Never be late. It sounds simple, but I am always amazed about how many candidates show up late complaining about traffic and how their GPS lied to them. Get there early. 2. Dress the part. I’m sure you’re very stylish, but the…
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How the Falling Birth Rate in the U.S. Affects Business
The birth rate in the United States is at the lowest ever recorded, according to new data released in November by the Pew Research Center. This has important and long-term implications – political, social, and economic. It also affects how marketers will try to sell their products and services. The yearly number of births per…
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CSUF Center for Entrepreneurship Update – March 2013
The following is a message from Center Director John Bradley Jackson The Spring semester is well underway and we are quickly approaching some exciting events. The first of these events is called Research Week. Of particular interest to you would be the Friday, March 22 session at the Fullerton Marriott that features panels and speeches…
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What is Social Entrepreneurship?
A social entrepreneur notices a social problem in the world and works to solve it. Unlike a usual business entrepreneur, a social entrepreneur hopes for “social value” rather than profit. Many people associate social entrepreneurship with non-profits, but unlike most non-profit organizations, social entrepreneurs focus on both small-scale, immediate effects and large-scale, long-term effects (pbs.org). …
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Job Interview Tips
Interviews can be nerve-racking, but here are some basics to remember: 1. Dress the part – I’m sure you’re very stylish, but the job interview is the wrong platform to show off your modern fashion sensibility. Unless you’re interviewing for a position that requires you to dress according to the latest trends, hold off on…
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2013 Small Business Outlook for Orange County
The Orange County Register recently asked eight influential members of the business community what they expected for the OC economy in 2013. Here’s one response you might find interesting from Center for Entrepreneurship Director, John Bradley Jackson: John B. Jackson director, Center for Entrepreneurship, Cal State Fullerton While the federal government officials may fear a…
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Small Business Saturday is November 24
Instead of shopping at the mall or online this holiday season, consider spending your money at local small businesses on Saturday, November 24. Support small business while helping the local economy by shopping or dining at your favorite small local business. American Express founded the first Small Business Saturday in 2010. In its third year,…
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Resume Do’s and Don’ts
When applying for a job, you send in a resume. And so does everyone else. When you consider the high volume of resumes that companies have to sift through to find their ideal candidate, it is important to avoid common mistakes that can put you in the ‘no’ pile. Hiring managers will take just a…
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Choose a Career or New Venture That Matches Your Personality
One of the worst things you can do is choose a career, or accept a position for a job, in a field that is not a good match for your personality type. On the other hand, if you are aware of your unique personality and strengths, you can choose a career that showcases those assets…
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Current and Future Startup Trends
Starting a new business is risky. So risky, in fact, that most fail within the first few years of conception. While startup failure rates may be high, startups nevertheless provide hope and jobs for many. So what is the state of U.S. startups? According to an article in the Orange County Register (via the Census…