5 Foundations for Success as a College Opt-Out
Why would an academically-inclined student opt out of college? Most of the world expected I’d be college-bound. I thought I was too. But the more I thought about my future, the more I realized that college really didn’t make sense. I didn’t want to start my adult life by incurring debt. Going from a self-directed […]
Want to be a graphic designer? Here’s how to get started.
Some of the most well-known graphic designers to date are self-taught masters of their craft. Graphic design is an increasingly popular career path due to its intersection between hands-on creativity and technical skills. The demand for it among businesses is even greater as the world constantly craves newer, smarter, and more creative art to showcase […]
Ready To Thrive In Your Career? Abolish The Snow Day Mindset.
I hate snow days. Let me be 100% clear on this: it’s not because of some anti-snow, grinch on a crusade against cold weather attitude. It’s not because I dislike the celebration or spontaneity of an unexpected event. It’s because of the snow day mindset. The mindset that school or learning is a dreary, boring […]
6 Tips to Make Your First Startup Launch Successful
So you’re a wannabe entrepreneur but you have no idea where to start? Stop trying so hard- the best ideas will come to you if you immerse yourself in an entrepreneurial environment. Here are a couple tips from guest blogger Angela Baker: Starting your own business is a process that requires a lot of thinking […]
Asking for an Opinion 101
If you ask for an opinion, you’re probably going to get one. So before you ask, here are four suggestions you may find helpful to keep in mind. 1) Make sure an opinion is what you actually want This one can be a little tricky because sometimes we think we want an honest opinion about our […]
On the Job Hunt? First, Master These Tools
I have a problem with the way most young people try to land jobs. The process goes something like this: Go to college. Graduate. Blast that résumé out to hundreds of companies, hoping to get an opportunity. Hunting for a job becomes a waiting game. Using this model, it’s hard to build momentum. Your every […]
Relocation Survival Guide: Finding a Place
Relocating can be a highly intimidating and challenging, yet rewarding experience. It’s also an important part of the Praxis program. Our participants understand the struggle of making a commitment to another city and trying to figure out how to manage the jump. If you’re relocating, we want to help, whether or not you’re a Praxis […]
How to Research Praxis
Spending some time doing research is one of the best ways to learn about any product. We wanted to make it as easy as possible for you to answer all the questions you have about Praxis, so we compiled a list of the top places you can go to learn about our company! Check out […]
Why Customer Success is the Ultimate Launchpad for Your Career
What is Customer Success? “Sales generates customers, but customer service keeps them.” — Drake Powell Customer Success is one of the most important parts of a business. It’s the support the company offers to users (and sometimes potential users) of its product/service, and it’s the place where a customer’s technical problems and creative challenges get […]
Want to Pursue Operations? Here’s your Career Roadmap
First of all, what is operations? Most simply put: operations is managing and supporting the inner workings of a business to help it run efficiently. Working in operations can vary widely based on the industry you’re in and whether you are working in a customer-facing or a business-related role. Customer-facing operations Working in customer-facing operations […]
Want to Pursue Customer Service? Here’s Your Career Roadmap
Customer service is easily one of the most valuable and underrated roles that you’ll find in a business. Without customer service, there is no bridge between product and consumer. If you love interacting with people, but have a hard time pushing for a sale, customer service could be the perfect career choice! Now, where do […]
Skills and Career Paths for Each High School Stereotype
“So do you have a career in mind?” Seems like this is the only relevant question people find to ask young people as they’re going through high school. It’s never fun to answer. In fact, I always got a bit of a panicky feeling as I’d pass on some scripted reply about wanting to find […]
Life is Like a 100 Meter Dash
Life is a race every single person gets to run. As children, all of us got into footraces on the playground. For some of us, those races turned more competitive as we got older and began doing things such as running track. For me, the 100-meter dash was the most exhilarating event. After my races, […]
I Was Rejected From Praxis (And it Was the Best Thing That Happened to Me)
About a year and a half ago, I applied to Praxis and was ultimately rejected. The year that followed was one of the best of my life. Let me explain. I learned about the program through my dad, who sent me a link and told me to look into it. I had known from a […]
100 Ways to Work Out Loud in 2020
What kind of project are you the most invested in: the one that suddenly pops up out of nowhere, or the one you’ve been watching unfold for months? This is the basic principle of working out loud. By showing the process of your work, you establish your authenticity. You build your reputation as someone who […]