If the idea of exchanging business cards makes your neck hair crawl, I wanted you to know that you’re not alone. I asked members of the DYP executive team to share their biggest networking fears. See if you relate to their answers.
Have questions on how we selected our awesome Vanguard Awardees? Take a quick peek behind the scenes of our process!
Do you personally know what it's like to experience homelessness? DYP Team Member and Challenge Detroit Fellow, Kyla Carlsen, recounts one of her most impactful challenges to date - life as a homeless teen relying on resources at COTS.
The Detroitpreneur is a unique breed. Here just 10 qualities that make up that individual. Please share some of your own in the comments!
Don't worry... I am not smashing things. Even though, after an American t.v. hero signed off this week... it was almost tempting... Like so many of my fellow millennials and Americans, I was sad to see Jon Stewart's long, successful run as host of The Daily Show come to an end. Here's my attempt at coping.
It’s always good to have a few good conversation starters in your back pocket (or even a joke) when you’re attending a networking event. Breaking the ice with someone you don’t know can be a little intimidating at times, especially if you’re not quite sure how to get a conversation started. Instead of asking someone right off the bat what they do for a living, which I’m sure is a statement we’re all too familiar with answering, we’ve included a few tips to help you get the dialogue going at your next networking event.
Do you want that new position that opened up at work? Do something that the specific role is responsible for and show your boss you’re capable to handle it. What about that house you’ve wanted to own but you’re too afraid to even check your credit score? Don’t be. You might be surprised at what you can get approved for. Taking small risks could help push you forward.
Voters should take notice of how candidates visiting Detroit incorporate Detroit culture and community into their campaigns, and young professionals should give every candidate their ear for at least a minute. The way that it is supposed to be, is that every candidate truly has a chance, and no voter can make an educated decision until they've thoroughly looked at their options.
