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By Greta Pisarczyk • Jul 17,2014

When in Washington: Resume Builders and Blunders

Washington is a very large pond. If you’ve been busy trolling the DC network, it’s now time to snag a job. Resume 101 Resume writing is a timeless topic, and...

By Claire Kittle Dixon • Jul 16,2014 Career Advice

The Cover Letter: Common Pitfalls and Secret Ingredients

Like Mickey Rourke and Twinkies, some things just deserve a comeback. That’s why I’m going to tackle the topic of cover letters once again! As you might imagine, I have...

By Isaac Morehouse • Jul 15,2014 Career Advice

A Short Exercise: Who Do You Spend Time With?

It’s been said so many times that no one seems to know who exactly to attribute it to: “You are the average of the five people you spend the most...

By Joseph Hammond • Jul 15,2014

No World Cup Bounce for Brazil’s President

The stats speak for themselves. Brazil had never lost two games at home in 74 years. It had never trailed by four goals in any FIFA World Cup match. The...

By Senator Mike Lee • Jul 14,2014 Leadership

Leadership Advice: Be a “Happy Warrior”

I’m sure many of you have heard the term “happy warrior” before. For those who haven’t, it’s an expression of flattery thrown around in Washington far too often than it...

By Senator Mike Lee • Jul 10,2014 Leadership, Policy

Leadership Advice: Dive Into Policy Details

You may have heard the term “reform conservatism” being discussed recently. In my view, it represents a very promising development within the conservative movement. But like “compassionate conservatism” before it,...