Category: career

The Duke Is Tops (1938)

Duke Davis (Ralph Cooper) has invested all his savings to back his sweetheart, Ethel (Lena Horne), in a road show over the old T.O.B.A. circuit, on which they have both been performers since childhood. Marshall (Monte Hawley), a New York talent scout, makes an offer to Ethel as a single and, to induce her to…


Pocket Rocket | Documentary

A look back at the basketball career of Calvin Murphy, who at only 5’9″ was able to carve a long career in the NBA despite his small size. * Click the “Save” button below the video to access it later on “My List.” – Feature Films: Cinema collection: epochcinema.com Epoch Original content: epochoriginal.com Feature Films:…


How to Help Your College Grad Move on to the Career Phase of Their Adult Life

By Kathleen Furore From Tribune Content Agency A friend told me that his recent college graduate is having a hard time deciding what his next move should be. He thinks his 22-year-old is having a tough time accepting that his school career has come to an end and that he now has to make some…


It’ll Take Lots of Discussion and Planning

Dear Dave, My wife and I are in our late 20s, and we have a full emergency fund saved up. Our only debt is our home. We have talked about having a child sometime next year, but I am on the road three weeks a month for my job. I don’t want to be gone…


After the Interview: Why Following Up Is so Important

Your interview was an enormous success. The hiring manager thought you were intelligent and funny, plus your skills and experience checked every box—and then some. All there is to do now is sit back, relax, and wait for the job offer, right? Wrong. A thank-you note sent after a job interview is a simple but…


Don’t Quit: How to Recover From Business Mistakes With Dignity

Things happen: Maybe you missed a big meeting or performed horrendous karaoke at the company Christmas party, or perhaps your cellphone went off at the worst possible moment. Relax, you don’t have to find a new job. To err is human; to salvage your reputation, read on. Hello, Mr. … The internet is filled with…


What It Takes to Be a Good Dancer | Little Lady & Friends

Aurelia loves dancing. But this year, her dance career is on the line. She needs to stretch a lot in order to ace the splits for her dance test. In the process, the little lady learns to appreciate hardship. * Click the “Save” button below the video to access it later on “My List.” Follow…


What It Takes to Be a Good Dancer | Little Lady & Friends Episode 3

Aurelia loves dancing. But this year, her dance career is on the line. She needs to stretch a lot in order to ace the splits for her dance test. In the process, the little lady learns to appreciate hardship. * Click the “Save” button below the video to access it later on “My List.” Follow…


Office Politics: Dealing With Problem Co-workers

We seem to have rules for just about everything these days—except for civility in the workplace. Most employers think it comes down to common decency. However, since you can’t count on that, here are some tips. The Noisemaker Loud, disruptive office mates not only make life unpleasant, but they can also affect your productivity. Unfortunately,…


Simple Keys to Small Business Success

Dear Dave, Do you have any advice on how to start a car wash and detailing business? What things should I consider first, and what do I keep in mind over the long run? —Andrew Dear Andrew, I’m excited for you, man! And I love your ambitious spirit. Working for yourself is one of the…