Networking Can Be More Productive Than Office Time
We sometimes think that office work is more important and productive than attending events and networking. Some may think its a waste of time to attend outside events, luncheons, meetings, or other...
View ArticleCan Big Government Ever Be Stopped?
This is a question that every young person should ask, given the growth of government, debt, and deficits. Jim Antle, editor of the Daily Caller News Foundation, discussed this question at an AFF and...
View ArticlePointers for Your Internship or First Job
Many students are graduating and starting new jobs and internships this summer. Here are some pointers that I wish someone would have taught me before I learned them through experience! 1. Attitude...
View ArticleDistinguish Yourself: Get to the Point!
Whether you are giving an elevator pitch, doing a job interview, tweeting, or answering a question, getting to the point is essential. In today’s fast-paced culture, people expect a quick answer before...
View ArticleDistinguish Yourself: Think Like an Entrepreneur
A friend and I were talking the other day about a job description for a program position at a conservative organization. Our “conclusion” was to scrap the traditional duties and experience sections in...
View ArticleHow to Write Good*
If you’re like me, you read that headline and thought “That’s a mistake and should say well instead of good!” You are correct, but many young professionals might miss that error. My seventh grade...
View ArticleTry an Informational Interview
When searching for a job, it can be difficult to wait on potential employers to contact you after you applied for several positions, met hiring managers at receptions, and did your job. However, there...
View ArticleYour Inbox is Not a Parking Lot
On your desk, you probably have an inbox where colleagues place documents that require your attention. Others might have a mailbox or a slot in an organizer where colleagues place your documents. But...
View ArticleHelp Young Leaders Advance Liberty with a Year-End Gift
As 2013 draws to a close, we thank you for your continued involvement in and support of America’s Future Foundation (AFF). Thanks to supporters, members, and friends like you, AFF had its busiest and...
View ArticleNew Year’s Resolutions for Networking
This is the time of year when we make new year’s resolutions. Maybe you will join millions of others and resolve to become more fit and/or lose weight. Maybe you will resolve to spend more time with...
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