Professional Development Archives

By Remso Martinez • Feb 19,2025 Leadership, Professional Development

Be The Manager Your Intern Needs

Throughout my early career, embracing numerous internship roles profoundly shaped my professional trajectory. Internships, often considered training grounds where mistakes are part of the learning curve, provided me with a...

By Remso Martinez • Jul 26,2024 Career Advice, Professional Development

I Spent Our Entire House Fund to Travel The Country So I Could Build My Business, and I’d Do it Again

I had seen the writing on the walls for months, and when I saw HR pop up out of nowhere on that Zoom screen with my manager, I chuckled. They...

By Leah Nalepa • Jun 21,2024 Leadership, Professional Development

5 Do’s and Don’ts for Video Interviews

During COVID, casual work attire became the norm in work-from-home, hybrid work environments. Professional events were all canceled, so there was no need to get dressed up. Four years after...

By Leah Nalepa • May 31,2024 Professional Development

10 Rules for Networking: Build Meaningful Connections (Part I)

10 Rules for Networking: Build Meaningful Connections (Part 1) Most people cringe when they initially hear the word networking. There’s often a negative connotation that is associate with that word...

By Remso Martinez • May 28,2024 Leadership, Professional Development

Getting a Real Job: How Podcasting Did What College Couldn’t

Carving out a unique space in your industry can be both a challenge and an opportunity. One transformative avenue for professionals aiming to enhance their industry standing, expand their networks,...

By Remso Martinez • Apr 16,2024 Culture, Professional Development

Capital Gains: 5 Strategic Moves That Shaped My D.C. Internship Success

Interning in Washington D.C., a city pulsing with political fervor, historical significance, and endless professional possibilities, was a transformative experience for me at 20 years old. As I navigated through...