The websites listed below are directly related to topics in the book, InternQube: Professional Skills for the Workplace.
BUSINESS / PROFESSIONAL CARDS
http://www.businesscardland.com
http://www.overnightprints.com
http://www.vistaprint.com/
http://www.123print.com/
For some cool designs
http://creativebits.org/cool_business_card_designs
For the history of calling cards and ways to use them outside of the professional world
http://artofmanliness.com/2008/09/07/the-gentlemans-guide-to-the-calling-card/
http://www.overnightprints.com
http://www.vistaprint.com/
http://www.123print.com/
For some cool designs
http://creativebits.org/cool_business_card_designs
For the history of calling cards and ways to use them outside of the professional world
http://artofmanliness.com/2008/09/07/the-gentlemans-guide-to-the-calling-card/
COMMUNICATION
Public Words - Dr. Nick Morgan
Three Secret Weapons for Better Communication - from Professional Actors
Diction
http://publicspeaker.quickanddirtytips.com/Plosives-Enunciation-Diction-Articulation.aspx (and a free audiobook!)
Grammar
http://grammarbook.com/ - If you want to know when and where to use a colon, or semi-colon, or other rules of grammar in an easy-to-use and easy-to-understand format, this is the resource.
http://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/681/01/ - This website from Purdue is an excellent resource for all types of writing. Just keep scrolling down the page.
Three Secret Weapons for Better Communication - from Professional Actors
Diction
http://publicspeaker.quickanddirtytips.com/Plosives-Enunciation-Diction-Articulation.aspx (and a free audiobook!)
Grammar
http://grammarbook.com/ - If you want to know when and where to use a colon, or semi-colon, or other rules of grammar in an easy-to-use and easy-to-understand format, this is the resource.
http://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/681/01/ - This website from Purdue is an excellent resource for all types of writing. Just keep scrolling down the page.
CREATIVITY
Blog – Roger von Oech (get your creative juices flowing)
http://blog.creativethink.com/
CREAX – 800+ websites related to creativity and innovation (yep…over 800)
http://www.creax.net/
Innovation Tools – multiple links and articles
http://www.innovationtools.com/
The Creative Spark
http://www.ted.com/themes/the_creative_spark.html
http://blog.creativethink.com/
CREAX – 800+ websites related to creativity and innovation (yep…over 800)
http://www.creax.net/
Innovation Tools – multiple links and articles
http://www.innovationtools.com/
The Creative Spark
http://www.ted.com/themes/the_creative_spark.html
CRITICAL THINKING
Critical and Analytical Thinking Skills
http://www.palgrave.com/studentstudyskills/page/critical-and-analytical-thinking-skills/
70 Great Critical Thinking Questions (be sure to follow the links embedded in the questions!)
http://critical-thinkers.com/2012/11/70-great-critical-thinking-questions/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=70-great-critical-thinking-questions
The Need for, and Steps of, Critical Thinking
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6OLPL5p0fMg&feature=fvwrel
http://www.palgrave.com/studentstudyskills/page/critical-and-analytical-thinking-skills/
70 Great Critical Thinking Questions (be sure to follow the links embedded in the questions!)
http://critical-thinkers.com/2012/11/70-great-critical-thinking-questions/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=70-great-critical-thinking-questions
The Need for, and Steps of, Critical Thinking
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6OLPL5p0fMg&feature=fvwrel
ETHICS
ETIQUETTE
Dining
http://whatscookingamerica.net/Menu/DiningEtiquetteGuide.htm
United States - Interns
http://emilypost.com/college-and-beyond
International
http://www.ediplomat.com/np/cultural_etiquette/cultural_etiquette.htm - Though this site seems to cater primarily to diplomats, it has useful information for anyone.
http://www.etiquetteexpert.com/mind-your-manners.htm - General, brief article on international manners.
http://www.ispep.org/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=12&Itemid=13 - International Society of Protocol and Etiquette Professionals – excellent resource with web links to other sites.
http://www.webdiplomat.com - Contains etiquette information for countries and has multiple links for further research.
http://whatscookingamerica.net/Menu/DiningEtiquetteGuide.htm
United States - Interns
http://emilypost.com/college-and-beyond
International
http://www.ediplomat.com/np/cultural_etiquette/cultural_etiquette.htm - Though this site seems to cater primarily to diplomats, it has useful information for anyone.
http://www.etiquetteexpert.com/mind-your-manners.htm - General, brief article on international manners.
http://www.ispep.org/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=12&Itemid=13 - International Society of Protocol and Etiquette Professionals – excellent resource with web links to other sites.
http://www.webdiplomat.com - Contains etiquette information for countries and has multiple links for further research.
INTUITION
Institute of Heart Math
http://www.heartmath.org/free-services/tools-for-well-being/quick-coherence-adult.html
http://www.heartmath.org/free-services/tools-for-well-being/quick-coherence-adult.html
MEETINGS
MIND MAPPING
http://www.wisemapping.com/c/home.htm - Free web-based mindmapping software (must use Internet Explorer 6 or above, or FireFox web browsers)
https://www.ayoa.com/ourblog/
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0UCXalYcoko - Simply explanation of how to mind map
https://www.ayoa.com/ourblog/
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0UCXalYcoko - Simply explanation of how to mind map
NETWORKING
http://www.affordablecollegesonline.org/college-resource-center/college-networking/ - Timelines, tools, and tips
http://www.linkedin.com/ - Enhance your professional contacts with this free service
http://www.upmo.com/index.html - Using the latest in Web-based technology, a proprietary methodology and deep research into the secrets of success, this site helps you tap the career paths and proven networking habits of hundreds of high-earning, successful professionals. Free now, but will become fee-based sometime in the coming year.
http://www.comerecommended.com - Similar to Linkedin, this site allows Employers to get to know you based on recommendations of you, which is just one feature.
Professional Association Directories
Join a professional organization specific to your major at student rates. A perfect way to network and hone your professionalism.
http://www.seekingsuccess.com/links/links_associations.php
http://www.weddles.com/associations
http://www.linkedin.com/ - Enhance your professional contacts with this free service
http://www.upmo.com/index.html - Using the latest in Web-based technology, a proprietary methodology and deep research into the secrets of success, this site helps you tap the career paths and proven networking habits of hundreds of high-earning, successful professionals. Free now, but will become fee-based sometime in the coming year.
http://www.comerecommended.com - Similar to Linkedin, this site allows Employers to get to know you based on recommendations of you, which is just one feature.
Professional Association Directories
Join a professional organization specific to your major at student rates. A perfect way to network and hone your professionalism.
http://www.seekingsuccess.com/links/links_associations.php
http://www.weddles.com/associations
PERSONAL BRANDING AND PORTFOLIOS
Personal Branding
http://www.personalbranding.tv/ - This is your one-stop resource for all things related to personal branding.
Free websites for your portfolio and for personal branding
https://www.websitebuilderexpert.com/ (lists top sites)
http://www.weebly.com
http://www.wix.com
http://www.yola.com
The Death of the Resume
http://www.forbes.com/sites/jeannemeister/2012/07/23/the-death-of-the-resume-five-ways-to-re-imagine-recruiting/
http://www.personalbranding.tv/ - This is your one-stop resource for all things related to personal branding.
Free websites for your portfolio and for personal branding
https://www.websitebuilderexpert.com/ (lists top sites)
http://www.weebly.com
http://www.wix.com
http://www.yola.com
The Death of the Resume
http://www.forbes.com/sites/jeannemeister/2012/07/23/the-death-of-the-resume-five-ways-to-re-imagine-recruiting/
PROCESSING YOUR EXPERIENCES - OBSERVATION
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vBPG_OBgTWg
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZyQjr1YL0zg
http://www.lifehack.org/articles/lifestyle/increase-your-powers-of-observation.html
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZyQjr1YL0zg
http://www.lifehack.org/articles/lifestyle/increase-your-powers-of-observation.html
TRANSFERABLE SKILLS
You are not defined by your major, or the school at which you study, but by the skills you possess. Transferable skills are those which you carry with you and can use in a variety of jobs. You should be constantly adding to, and strengthening, your transferable skill set.
http://www.jobhuntersbible.com/counseling/sec_page.php?sub_item=049
http://www.quintcareers.com/transferable_skills.html
http://www.wisconsinjobcenter.org/publications/8961/8961.pdf
http://www.jobhuntersbible.com/counseling/sec_page.php?sub_item=049
http://www.quintcareers.com/transferable_skills.html
http://www.wisconsinjobcenter.org/publications/8961/8961.pdf
TRANSITIONING TO EMPLOYMENT
http://www.job-hunt.org/guides/Job-Hunt-Internship-to-Job.pdf
http://university.linkedin.com/career-services/resources
http://university.linkedin.com/career-services/resources