Some Notes on OneNote- the Best Microsoft Office Suit Program You Never Use

If you haven’t used OneNote, and you own/rent the Microsoft Office Suite, stop what you’re doing and listen up.

I’m sure we’ve all lost important notes in a Word document that didn’t save or that we could no longer find in the maze that is our computer folders. If you haven’t tried OneNote yet and have this issue of losing information as much as I do, then you should really give it a try…

Below are some tips on how I like to organize to take good notes, and the basics of navigating OneNote.

Grammar: a Reference List for Common Mistakes

Only Superman does good.

If you don’t understand what that statement has to do with grammar, you have come to the right place.

I’m sure you probably hated high school English as much as the next guy, but did you learn what you needed to learn in order to speak and write intelligently and correctly?

Starting a New Position: My #1 Best Practice

My first few weeks in my leadership development (rotational) program have reminded me of a best practice that is helping me acclimate to my new environment, and had helped me garner the most value out of my internship with my company last summer.

How to Ask “Smart” Questions

Having started training for my new job, I’ve realized that there are three types of people:

1. Those who don’t ask questions (for whatever reason… There are many)
2. Those who always ask questions because they like the sound of their own voice, and therefore tend to ask poor questions.
3. Those who ask detailed questions out of genuine interest.

Now I’m sure I’ve simplified things a little, but I’m also sure that when reading the second point, you thought about someone you know who you think falls into this category. I’m also willing to bet you know people who fall into the first, possibly even yourself. The third type of question-er is a little harder to come by, but maybe you, like me, are wondering if this is the category that best describes you?

Moving your Life for Work

Exciting? Yes.

Easy? Possibly.

Fun? Probably not.

…But maybe that’s just my take on it.

Since finding out I would be moving for work, a lot of changes have been going on in my personal and public life. My move has been relatively smooth compared to most, because there was some things along the way that I quickly came to realize would help make the transition not only a little easier, but maybe even kind of fun.

Mentorships: their Value, and Yours

Having just met and begun talks with my second mentor with my company, I’m becoming acutely aware of the possibilities and benefits we all can receive by opening ourselves up to others. Asking for advice, receiving feedback on your work, and building a friendship with a coworker or a superior can be valuable tools to broaden your knowledge scope, as well as your network.

A consultant reminded me of one truth when it comes to finding your dream job: