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The Importance of Doing Meaningful Work

Janice Obuchowski

"Career choice is an ethical choice and a comparative luxury that is a shame for those who have it to waste."

No Road Map Necessary

Hyune Hand

Hyune Hand, president of Hoover’s, the business information service, says that “instead of trying to manage a career, focus on your achievements and try to be the best you can be.”

Does Your Strategy Rely on a "Pan-Asian Identity"?

Dae Ryun Chang

The operational problem of adopting a "Pan-Asian" mindset is that it leads to what I called in an earlier post a "template mentality" within Asia.

Whistleblowing: How to Do It and When to Avoid It

Julie Steinberg

In the wake of last week's revelations of massive accounting fraud at Lehman Brothers, there emerged one man who sounded the alarm: Matthew Lee, a former senior vice president with the firm. When Lee, a former Ernst & Young principal, went to Lehman management to complain about shady accounting practices, he was dismissed just a few weeks after.

Asia’s Billionaires Set World-Beating Pace, Forbes Says

Bei Hu

“For the first time, mainland China has the most billionaires outside the U.S.,” Forbes said in the statement. “U.S. citizens still dominate the ranks, but their grip is slipping.”

National Association of Asian American Professionals Calls for Nominations to the 2010 NAAAP 100 Program

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NAAAP is seeking nominations of Asian leaders who are notable in the press, have achieved success in their profession, have made a significant contribution to the world-wide community, and exemplify our vision and mission, for the NAAAP 100 Recognition Program. Deadline is now April 15, 2010.

API Community Urged Not to Throw Away Census Advance Letter

Hokubei.com

"The census is used to determine how much our communities receive in federal funds, and what critical social services that are available for our communities. But because of fear, distrust, and language and cultural barriers, there are so many Asians and Pacific Islanders who do not get the message about how participating in the census benefits our communities.”

The murder that galvanized Asian American activism

Jeff Gammage

Have you heard of Vincent Chin?

Sleepless Nights Plague America

Steven Reinberg

Asian-Americans slept the best of all, with five of every six saying they got a good night’s sleep at least a few nights a week. They were also less likely than members of other groups to have sex, watch television or drink alcohol before going to bed, and less likely to share a bed with a spouse or partner.

The Asian-Jewish connection: Is it really kosher to call Asians the "new Jews"?

Jeff Yang

"It's inappropriate to suggest Asians are the new Jews, just like it's inappropriate to suggest that gays are the new blacks," he says. "Asians are Asians. We deserve to have our own meme, not simply recycling someone else's. But we won't get there without recognizing that we don't just inherit the benefits of rights fought for by those who went before us -- we also inherit the responsibility to fight for those who come after us."

Minority Lawyers Losing Ground at Big Law Firms, New Report Shows

Emily Barker

"In raw numbers, Asian-Americans dropped the most, by 9 percent (556 lawyers). The number of Asian-American nonpartners dropped by 11 percent, while the number of partners rose by 6 percent."

Silicon Valley Asian American Voices: Immigration Issues Affect Us All, No Matter Where We Live

Stefania Pomponi Butler

"Even if you don't live in Silicon Valley, I'm hoping that you will take a look at the trailer for the Silicon Valley Asian American Voices video project. The documentary follows the stories—the successes, hardships, and hopes—of three Asian American immigrants in Silicon Valley (but they could be anywhere, in any community across the United States)."

Make Your Resume Stand Out In The Stack

Kari Molvar

Competition is fierce in the job market, especially when switching fields. Here's how to make sure you shine.

Beyond The Apprentice: What Young Employees Really Need to Know to Succeed in the Business World

Alexandra Levit

When I landed a job in a top public-relations firm after my college graduation, I thought the toughest part of my entry into corporate America was over. I dumped my extra resumes in a recycling bin and eagerly awaited a paycheck that would scarcely cover my rent. I looked forward to worldly business trips, stimulating office brainstorms, and hanging out with my co-workers every Friday at happy hour.

Cold Calling: A Time-Tested Method of Job-Hunting

Randall S. Hansen, Ph.D.

There are many avenues of job-hunting for job-seekers looking for full-time employment to follow. Certainly job-hunting on the Net is one method that has been receiving the most attention lately, but there is a traditional method of job-hunting that can be quite effective for you if you simply follow all the steps outlined in this article. The method? Cold calling potential employers.

Lessons of Extreme Job-Hunting

Joann S. Lublin

Joblessness transformed Joshua Persky, James A. Williamson III and Peggy Greco into experts about extreme job-hunting tactics.

Standing Out from the Crowd

Jeff Richards

A professional business card should be designed to attract and acquire new customers to your product or services. Not only is it an advertisement, a networking and lead-generating tool, it is a visual representation of you and your business. The bottom line is if it is not bringing you business and presenting a professional image of you and your company, it is not working.

How to Dress Business Casual - Men

eHow

Many businesses allow somewhat casual attire at least once a week, but dress codes vary. Some businesses are stricter than others. Some businesses allow employees to wear jeans and some don't. Here are some guidelines for dressing business casual, which is a notch below business formal.

Womens Business Casual Clothing

Freebeautytips.org

Business casual attire ranges from coat and tie to well-pressed jeans, with the moderate range being chinos and Oxford shirts. But those conventional dress codes are for men: women usually look too casual in chinos, and in trying to find a semi-professional look, the proper business casual office wardrobe can become a confusing quagmire of bad fashion choices.

8 Steps Toward Becoming The Leader You Need To Be To Succeed

Deanna Mascle

An important part of success in life is the ability to lead. It is important that we not only be able to lead others but be willing to lead ourselves. No one succeeds in life by simply following others. Sometimes we simply must strike a bold new path for ourselves.