America's Future Foundation | Professional Development

Skill Series: How to Moderate a Panel

Roger Custer 02 March 2015 AFF, networking, panels, Professional Development

AFF offers the opportunity to moderate a panel to younger members who have never done it before. Here is a step-by-step guide on the tacit knowledge involved in moderating a

AFF’s 20th Anniversary: Reaching New Heights for Liberty

AFF Editors 26 February 2015 AFF, AFF 20, Free markets, liberty, Professional Development

Since 1995, America’s Future Foundation has been the premier nationwide network of liberty-minded young leaders, providing unique opportunities to learn the ideas of liberty and develop the skills necessary to

Making Coffees Count: Informational Interviews that Land Jobs

Lisette Garcia 16 February 2015 Careers, Informational Interview, listette garcia, Professional Development

If you are reading this, you have hopefully abandoned the practice of putting out those generic requests for anyone and everyone who comes across your Twitter feed to “please RT my

Ask and You Shall (Usually) Receive

Roger Custer 04 February 2015 AFF, Entry level, internship, networking, Professional Development

Sometimes interns and new employees are hesitant to ask more established colleagues for help. They don’t want to be a bother or they think it is presumptuous to ask questions

Networking Advice: Where to Start

Peter Redpath 03 February 2015 Cato Institute, Federalist Society, Heritage Foundation, networking, Organizations, Peter redpath, Professional Development

Networking. It’s such a dirty word. And with good reason—a lot of people are doing it the wrong way! I first learned how networking isn’t done during my first day

7 New AFF Opportunities for You in 2015

AFF Editors 27 January 2015 AFF, DC, liberty, networking, Professional Development

America’s Future Foundation has some great opportunities for you this year. 1. New Program: “So You Want to Be _______” lunch series will allow you to learn from accomplished individuals in

The Culture Fit

Aynsley Harrison 07 January 2015 AFF, Aynsley Harrison, Career Development, Free the Future, Leadership Institute, Professional Development

Your resume looks awesome. You nailed the interviews. But you didn’t get the job. Why? Maybe you just weren’t the right fit for the culture of the office. Every organization

Use Effective Follow Up to Cut Through the Clutter

Roger Custer 05 January 2015 AFF, Career Development, following up, Free the Future, Professional Development

In today’s technology-driven society, people are busy and bombarded with communications from all directions. Your message is competing with hundreds of others, especially when the recipient is a manager or

What Not to Wear: The Dos and Don’ts of Your Interview Outfit

Liz Thatcher 30 December 2014 AFF, Career Development, Center for Shared Services, Free the Future, Interview, interview prep, interviews, Liz Thatcher, Professional Development, what to wear for interview

You’ve landed an interview for your dream job. As you look through you wardrobe, you have a mini panic attack – what exactly should you wear? This is a common

You’ve heard it before: “You need to find a mentor.”

Philip Rohrer 19 December 2014 AFF, Career Development, Free the Future, Membership, Mentee, Mentor, Mentorship Program, Professional Development

New in town? Looking to grow professionally? Are a profession and outstanding in your field and want share your wealth of knowledge? America’s Future Foundation is here to help. AFF

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