Passion is key

May 7th, 2012 No Comments

Jenny Schrank and I love to talk to students. If you already heard us speak, you may already know that.

This week, we are speaking to a group of interior design students at MATC Milwaukee. read more

5 tips to improve your web presence

February 6th, 2012 3 Comments

When I ask students what type of online activity they currently engage in, I am shocked by the findings. Majority does not realize that the multitude of online websites and applications can and should be used in their efforts to find employment or establish themselves as viable candidates. Here are five tested ways to improve your presence online: read more

Speaking to graduating students

January 29th, 2012 No Comments

Jenny Rebholz (since recently Schrank) and I love talking to, motivating and helping all higher education students. But naturally, we are most passionate about helping interior design graduates succeed in their professional careers. That’s why we make time to talk to last year design students about the importance of establishing their Personal Brand.

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Speaking to students

January 22nd, 2012 No Comments

Jenny Schrank and I are looking forward to speaking to interior design students at Waukesha County Technical College (WCTC) this week. Our message is simple. What makes you different and how you position yourself to get ahead. read more

Biz Book Club “reDesign, reCreate”

January 5th, 2012 No Comments

I started to read this late summer, put it aside for a few weeks, and came back to it on a long drive to Charleston, SC. Of course, I didn’t sit behind the wheel. My husband drove, and I swear, though the drive must have seemed long and uneventful to him, it went by like a breeze to me. This book sucks you in. read more

Defining your strengths

December 5th, 2011 No Comments

I recently spoke to a class of graduating students of Interior Design major at Mount Mary College in Milwaukee, WI. I started the discussion with the importance of identifying one’s strengths and personal values, as basis for building The Brand of You. read more

Speaking to students

November 27th, 2011 3 Comments

This time around, Jenny Schrank and I get to speak to the Career Seminar students at Mount Mary College about the industry, the job market, the advantage students who understand the power of professional networking, showcase the knowledge of business etiquette and practice responsible online activities have. read more