Jul 5, 2018Managing Perfectionism in a Startup CultureStriving for perfection, in any area of our lives, is paralyzing. From spending countless hours on one e-mail to putting off that big project because… fear , it’s clear getting things just right does more harm than good. As millennials, we’re bombarded by perfection everywhere we turn– on social media…Perfectionism5 min readPerfectionism5 min read
Jul 3, 2018How to Look for a Job When You Don’t Know What You WantWe all have that one friend who seems to have done everything right. You know, that so-and-so who landed themselves on the right career path from day one of school and rolled into a fulfilling career afterwards. …Job Hunting6 min readJob Hunting6 min read
Jul 2, 20185 Ways to Make the Most of Your Morning CommuteAccording to the U.S. Census Bureau , the average American spends 100 hours every year commuting. 100 hours, every year. That’s a whole lot of time. Whether your commute is two hours long or a mere 30 minutes (lucky you), commuting is stressful, frustrating, and a waste of time. But…Productivity6 min readProductivity6 min read
Jun 29, 20184 Reasons to Unplug from the Startup Life on VacationWhen you join the startup life, you do it for the thrill of getting sh*# done and growing with a company. The daily, weekly, monthly grind is fast, demanding, and tiring — but only if you don’t take care of yourself. The holidays are a great time to take advantage…Startup5 min readStartup5 min read
Jun 28, 20188 Networking Tips That Are Actually Useful for Shy PeopleImagine you’ve polished up your résumé, sent notes to your college pals, and even let your college’s career office know you’re available for work. Then a friend pings you. There’s a cool networking event happening next week and they suggest you go. You gulp. An introvert’s worst nightmare? Networking. You…Networking6 min readNetworking6 min read
Jun 27, 20185 Job Search Tips to Keep Your Head in the GameWhen people say, “looking for a job is a full-time job,” they’re not kidding. Everyone hates the job search and for good reason. It’s frustrating, nerve-wracking, and incredibly time-consuming. And if you’re looking for a new job on top of going to your 9-to-5 every day, you know that it’s…Jobs6 min readJobs6 min read
Jun 26, 2018The Top 8 Skillshare Classes to Prepare for the Future of WorkEvery professional should have an arsenal of skills at the ready to move their career forward. From productivity and organization to personal branding, each of us should continue to fine-tune these skills for a happy and healthy work life. It already takes a great deal of effort to land a…Startup5 min readStartup5 min read
May 7, 20185 NYC Startups That Just Raised Seed FundingWhile April was a tough month for weather around the country, it was a great month for startup seed funding. These five NYC startups raised a combined total of $30.8 million, which is a whole lotta cash. Who are these mover and shakers in the startup world? While all a…Startup4 min readStartup4 min read
Apr 27, 20185 of the Best Startup Books to Develop Your Career — 2017 EditionAt Planted, we love books. They’re are a great place to start when you’re interested in learning about, well, anything. They can take you from one world to another, put you in another person’s shoes, and give you valuable insight on all aspects of your life, from your relationships with…Entrepreneurship5 min readEntrepreneurship5 min read
Apr 27, 2018“How Long Should A Resume Be?” and Other QuestionsAhh, the resume. Your entire professional career, succinctly squashed into a page-long Word document. We’ll admit it — drafting up that effective CV can certainly be a challenge, but nailing it is absolutely essential; get it right and you’re one step closer towards landing that big interview. We’ll help you…Resume5 min readResume5 min read
