6 Important Financial Decisions Young Professionals Face

Young professionals who have recently graduated from college and landed their first “real” jobs have more decisions ahead of them than they may have had at any other time in their lives. With today’s tough economic situation, especially for African Americans who still earn about 75 cents on the dollar compared with white professionals, making the right choices is more crucial than ever.

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Asking Your Boss for More Money – 5 Scenarios

According to a recent survey, about 39% of professionals in the US get very nervous before asking for a pay raise. Some nervousness when approaching your boss to ask for a raise is normal. But it’s important to remember that talking about money and benefits with your boss is just part of being a professional.

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Communication and Team Skills Are Crucial

 Employers Look for Communication Skills, Ability to Work in a Team in New College Grads

BETHLEHEM, PA—What sets two equally qualified job candidates apart can be as simple as who has the better communication skills. An annual survey of the job market for new college graduates shows that, year after year, certain skills, attributes, and qualities show up on employers’ “most wanted” list.

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Black in Corporate America: Always a Winner, Rarely in the Winner’s Circle

The "Fortune 500" is a list of the 500 largest companies in the United States as compiled by Fortune magazine. Only 13 black executives have ever made it to the Chairman or CEO position of a "Fortune 500" listed company. Of these 13 executives, there are currently 6 active. Franklin Raines became the first black person to lead a "Fortune 500" company, when he became CEO of Fannie Mae in 1999. 

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