Career Advice Archives - America's Future Foundation

Feb 12,2019 Career Advice

How to Break into Your New Career

I’ve only been in the DMV area for a little over two years (as of this writing) but am frequently asked for advice on how to secure one’s first job....

Jan 31,2019 Career Advice

Take Your Resume to 11

As you can imagine, we get a lot of questions about resumes. For the most part, people just want to know how to make their resume stand out from the...

Dec 20,2018 Career Advice

This Holiday, Give the Gift of Fulfillment

During the holidays, thoughts about meaning and purpose abound. As such, I thought it would be an appropriate time to share this story of fulfillment with you. Many moons ago,...

Aug 09,2018 Career Advice

Internship Ending? Here are 5 Ways to Leave on a Positive Note

It’s hard to believe that the summer is already winding down! With school, future internships, and job start-dates on the horizon, it’s time to think about ways to leave your...

Jul 09,2018 Career Advice, Culture

The Biggest Lie You’ll Ever Hear in a Commencement Speech

Another graduation season has come and gone. Thankfully, we have 11 long months between us and the next series of dreadful commencement speeches. This is good news for those who...

Jun 25,2018 Career Advice, Professional Development

The Top 9 Professional Advice Tips From an Expert Communicator

We all have a story. Mine goes like this–I moved to DC as a 20-year-old California transplant, wide-eyed, nervous, and hoping to change the world. My most important priorities included...