Be Prepared for Your Next Interview with Patricia Rausch
We talked with Patricia Rausch, Director of Career Programs for the Leadership Institute, about what she looks for when interviewing applicants and strategies for how to ace your next interview. What’s the best advice regarding interviews you’ve ever heard or received? Research the who, what, and why of the company you are interviewing with and write […]
Professional Spotlight: Kate Hardiman
At NeW, we believe in supporting strong women during their education, but also beyond in the workplace and as community leaders. Meet NeW Professional Network member, Kate Hardiman, author of the new book Unshackled: Freeing America’s K-12 Education System, which will be published on January 1, 2021. What motivated you to write this book? My […]
NeW Leader Shares Her Entrepreneurial Journey of Starting a Coffee Shop During COVID-19
November is National Entrepreneurship Month and NeW is proud to celebrate the many successful female-owned businesses that help our country thrive. Meet one NeW leader who is a budding entrepreneur, Peyton Froehlich, from NeW at the University of Iowa, who started an ice cream and coffee shop with her mom, Stacey Wedemeyer. What does your […]
Alumna Spotlight: Andrea Lucas
At NeW, we believe in supporting strong women during their education, but also beyond in the workplace and as community leaders. Meet NeW alumna, Andrea Lucas, Commissioner on the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC). Lucas was nominated by President Trump on March 16, 2020 and was confirmed on September 22, 2020 to serve as […]
Social Distancing Strategies: How to Effectively Manage Your Time While Working from Home
One of the most common questions I am asked by friends and peers is how I maintain a schedule and effectively manage my time while working and going to school from home. While being in school or at the office forced some of us into a structured schedule, you do not have to lose that […]
Social Distancing Strategies: How to Stay Focused With Family Around
New stay-at-home policies have provided families a unique opportunity to interact and connect more than ever before. Personally, since COVID-19 social distancing regulations began, my daughters are studying from home and my husband is working from home. But, how do you stay focused and work from home when your family is around? Here are some […]
Social Distancing Strategies: How to Make the Most of Your Senior Year During COVID-19
COVID-19 has been devastating to many students, especially college seniors. From missed good-byes to cancelled graduation ceremonies, senior year ended in a way many of us could not have anticipated. But, I still believe we have the opportunity to make the most of our final days and weeks of this year. Here are 5 ways […]
Social Distancing Strategies: How to Create a Productive Work from Home Space
When the news of COVID-19 broke out, things changed quickly for so many. Students from kindergarten to college were sent home and professionals were required to work from their houses. Creating a productive work environment can be challenging when moving from a classroom or office space to the kitchen table, but there are some strategies […]
Social Distancing Strategies: How to Network Online
One of the biggest disruptions we have experienced since the outbreak of COVID-19 is the limitations placed on seeing people outside of our immediate family members or roommates. For some this may not be such a bad thing, but for others, especially those looking to find a job or build their network, this is a […]
A Recap on CPAC by Haley Supergan
The American Conservative Union’s Annual Conservative Political Action Conference in Washington, DC, was held on February 26 through the 29. There were countless speakers to inspire conservatives young and old to learn more about and refine their own conservative values. Conservatives from all over the country gathered to hear speakers ranging from the President of […]