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E Tip-How can I efficiently keep in touch with contacts?

Posted by reallifee on Jan 28, 2009 in E Tips, Entrepreneurship, Internships & Jobs, Relationships | 7 comments

One of the greatest professional assets is who you know and who knows you. According to a study of over 600 MBA grads, with 56 % earning over $100,000, “Fifty-eight percent of respondents believe a person skilled at networking could see a “significant, substantial or dramatic” impact on income — even up to a 100-percent increase.” That means “soft work” like networking can have a pretty substantial ROI. Also, the source of the study, UpMo, pointed out that despite popular opinion, having a “wide net” of contacts can offer more value than only focusing on a few, deep connections. This is really good advice, but for someone trying...

E Tip-Quick & Easy Way to Get an Internship

Posted by reallifee on Dec 16, 2008 in E Tips, Internships & Jobs | 0 comments

Hello College Friends! So… you’ve probably just finished final exams or are just about to wrap them up. Victory is so close you can almost taste it–and it’s even more delicious than bread sticks at 2 a.m. You know you’ll soon arrive home to holiday decorations, home-cooked delights, and questions–yes, lots of questions from the parents. One of their primary concerns as they watch you lounging on the couch catching up on the last season of your favorite show is how you are going to get an internship for this spring or summer. Real Life E® to the rescue! Here’s your answer: you’re going to www.quarterlife.com/internships...