Maybe against all common sense, you let your irrational obsession with House of Cards inspire you to pack up and move to Washington, DC in search of a job on Capitol Hill. Or maybe the [...]
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Thanks to Hershey, the Reese’s Piece is a beloved American guilty pleasure. But stuffing your face with sugary chocolate is never the healthiest choice. Cancel out the guilt with this DIY [...]
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A study found Millennials are doing better in entrepreneurial positions than their older counterparts. In fact, 60% of Millennial business owners reported higher sales in the past six months, [...]
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We’ve all dreamed of living in a tropical paradise at one point or another. Well, how about now? Florida isn’t simply a place to go once you’ve stopped working— it’s [...]
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After 5 years of working for a congresswoman on Capitol Hill, Kenya, a Brooklyn native, is looking forward to the next chapter in her life. Her new post with the New York City government promises [...]
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With a degree in English, education, and economics, there are more positions looking for your experience than you may think. As more industries shrink and technology rapidly advances, you should [...]
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Four years ago, I was a grad student at Harvard Business School. Back then the importance of building strong relationships was ingrained in me, and the same principle remains true today. Back [...]
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It’s the time of year for colds, flu, and other common illnesses that come with cramped spaces and cold weather. The office is a virtual breeding ground for disease as more and more of your [...]
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This burrito recipe is super filling despite only having veggies in it. You get a great source of vitamins and minerals and at the same time it has lots of flavor. Feel free to add or take away [...]
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I remember pulling up to my new workplace nervous, hopeful, and still a little sad that I had quit my last job. I’d taken about two weeks off in between, which was important because it took [...]
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Daniel Thomas has fed some of today’s most powerful appetites. From President Obama and his family to Hilary Clinton and Bruno Mars and crew, the twenty-something celebrity chef has an [...]
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The most exciting networking events in D.C. often happen right around the corner from the most uninteresting ones. On any given day, there are a host of breakfasts, power lunches, and after-work [...]
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Walk into any technology centered meeting of the minds and it’s not hard to notice the great female to male disparity that exists throughout. Few women have reached the tech promised land; [...]
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Most startups begin as basement ideas between friends. Occasionally, a group of people will have not only an intriguing idea but the capacity to follow through with it. The first step is [...]
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I caught up with Justin while in NYC for a photo shoot. Now a rockin ex-financial professional turned photographer, stylist, and men’s fashion guru, the 27 year old sat down with CAPITOL STANDARD [...]
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At some point in your young professional career, you will experience the heavy hand of burnout. The American Psychological Association describes burnout as “an extended period of time where [...]
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Writing a cold email can be nerve-wracking, but for us new and young professionals it will be a necessary part of the job. Unless you are born with a silver spoon, chances are you have to forge [...]
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JP Morgan Chase is one of the most powerful and well-known financial institutions in the world. And at the ripe ole’ age of 30, Lauren Francis serves as their Vice President of Media [...]
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You need good grades if you are going to get a job. You need a degree to get a job in this economy. Getting into the best schools means more money. We’ve heard these statements so much [...]
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America’s heartthrob, honorary Secretary of Defense and USMNT goalkeeper, Tim Howard became a national sensation for his incredible performance during this year’s World Cup. Yet few know Howard [...]
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