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Understanding Credit: Podcast with Pat Hawkins

Posted on Monday, November 5, 2007 at 12:53PM by Registered CommenterPatricia Hudak in , | CommentsPost a Comment | References6 References

In the latest installment of Real World 101 podcasts I interviewed Pat Hawkins of Episcopal Community Development. Pat spoke about credit scores and building credit history. She also gave great advice on how to overcome financial problems that may arise with credit (e.g. identity theft, bankruptcy, etc.) If you would like to learn more about credits scores, credit cards, bankruptcy, loan consolidation or have any questions for Pat please contact us.

 
Here are some of the discussed topics:

  • The Basics of Credit Scores and Credit History
  • Understanding All the Different Types of Credit
  • Preventing Identity Theft
  • Dealing with Bankruptcy
  • How to Consolidate Your Debt

 

Apartment Hunting: Podcast with Arel Moodie & Bert Gervais

Posted on Saturday, June 23, 2007 at 11:34PM by Registered CommenterPatricia Hudak in , | CommentsPost a Comment

The Real World 101 podcast with Arel Moodie and Bert Gervais is now available on our podcast page or click here to listen...

ArelandBert.jpgIn the latest installment of Real World 101 podcasts I interviewed Arel Moodie and Bert Gervais, founders of off-campus housing website theplacefinder.com. Arel & Bert spoke about the steps you can take to find your first apartment after graduation. They also gave great advice on how to overcome common problems that arise with an apartment (e.g. roommates, landlords, and rent). If you would like to learn more about Arel Moodie and Bert Gervais, be sure to visit www.placefinder.com.

Here are some discussed topics:

  • What you should do before you go apartment hunting
  • Roommates: You can't live with them and you can't pay rent without them
  • Dealing with Landlords
  • Before you sign that lease...
  • Making your apartment feel like home

Finding Your First Apartment: Podcast with Arel Moodie & Bert Gervais

Posted on Thursday, June 21, 2007 at 11:17AM by Registered CommenterPatricia Hudak in , | CommentsPost a Comment
ArelandBert.jpgLooking for that perfect first place? Feeling like that dream apartment on Friends is an urban legend?  Don't give up hope because we have Arel Moodie and Bert Gervais, co-founders of off-campus housing website PlaceFinder.com, to give you the step by step guide to finding your first apartment. They will teach you the apartment hunting lingo and make you feel comfortable when signing that lease agreement. Take this great opportunity to ask Arel and Bert questions about apartment hunting, we know you have some and you can thank us later.

 

*** Don't pass up this wonderful opportunity, ask those burning questions you have to our experts ***

 (Interview will take place on June 21st at 6:00PM EST)

Career Advice for College Grads: Podcast with Penelope Trunk

Posted on Friday, June 15, 2007 at 01:29PM by Registered CommenterPatricia Hudak in , | CommentsPost a Comment

The Real World 101 podcast with Penelope Trunk is now available on our podcast page or click here to listen...

penelopetrunk6.jpgIn the latest installment of Real World 101 podcasts I interviewed Penelope Trunk author of Brazen Careerist: The New Rules for Success. Penelope's clever and at times shocking advice will prepare you for your journey into the corporate world. Her down-to-earth advice can be applied not only to your entry-level-getting-coffee-and-making-copies job, but also to your life long career. If you would like to learn more about Penelope Trunk or her book, be sure to visit www.penelopetrunk.com.

Here are some discussed topics:

  • Discovering your passions and finding a job that matches
  • Job Hunting 101: There are stupid interview questions, do you know them?
  • Safely navigating the dangerous waters of office politics
  • How to look good at your first job... and every future job for that matter
  • $40,000 - The magic number because it's all that you need
  • The irrelevance of promotions

Career Advice for College Grads: Podcast with Penelope Trunk

Posted on Friday, June 8, 2007 at 02:24PM by Registered CommenterPatricia Hudak in , | CommentsPost a Comment
penelopetrunk6.jpgThere are new rules for success in the working world, are you up to speed on them? We have Penelope Trunk, author of Brazen Careerist: The New Rules for Success, to give you an inside scoop on what's important for succeeding in your first job... and beyond. She will teach you ways to successfully navigate through the maze of cubicles towards a fulfilling career. Take this great opportunity to ask Penelope questions about your career future, we know you have some and you can thank us later. 

*** Don't pass up this wonderful opportunity, ask those burning questions you have to our expert ***

 (Interview will take place on June 1th at 11:00AM EST)

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