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P.E.R.K. Consulting Awards Morgan State University Junior with NextGen Scholarship

BELTSVILLE, MD – September 21, 2015 – Beltsville-based advisory firm, P.E.R.K. Consulting, is proud to announce Carisse Lansiquot as the recipient of the 2015 NextGen Scholarship. The NextGen Scholarship fund is awarded annually to a deserving international or non-citizen student striving to obtain higher education. Carisse Lansiquot, a transfer student at Morgan State University, is […]

Illegal Interview Questions: Should You Answer?

By Willette Coleman ©2015 Job interviews can be stressful enough without having to respond to illegal questions.  Knowing something about these questions and your rights is an important career life skill. Did you know that, “In case of an emergency, who should we notify?,” seen on many applications, should be asked only after you’re hired, […]

THE INTERVIEW IS OVER: Now What?

You’re excited! The job interview went well. You arrived fashionably early (5 minutes), responded impressively to all questions; asked thoughtful questions in return. It’s over.

Not quite. Within 48 hours, you must complete an important task: Compose and email a “Thank You” note to the hiring manager.

How This Year Can Be Your Best Year Yet!

Goal-setting should not just be reserved for December 31st each year. Individuals that set the most effective goals are those that take on the challenge of living a life that requires the skills that it takes to set good goals—commitment, perseverance and resilience. In order to develop these qualities, our goal-setting muscles must be strengthened throughout the year, and not just once a year.

5 Tips for a Successful Interview

Looking to ace your next interview? Certain things must be in place in order to land your next job. Use these tips and watch your career advance for the better. Research the Company Yes, you’ve conducted some type of research already while job hunting, but now that you’ve landed an interview it’s important to make […]