With a steady diet of the latest headlines (national, local, opinion, feature stories, business profiles, etc.), you will stay informed, better understand the world, and become a sharper, more competent young professional. You will impress your superiors, who assume you only get your news from The Daily Show or Colbert, and add much to networking
With a steady diet of the latest headlines (national, local, opinion, feature stories, business profiles, etc.), you will stay informed, better understand the world, and become a sharper, more competent young professional. You will impress your superiors, who assume you only get your news from The Daily Show or Colbert, and add much to networking conversations. You never know who you're going to meet. For instance, maybe ten minutes before, you didn't know you would be talking to someone in the home construction business, but you did read an interesting article on the high cost of supplies and its effect on builders. If you engage the homebuilder in a conversation on the topic, he will be impressed. And maybe he'll think of you the next time a position opens up. You never know. Actually reading the words — not skimming the first paragraph — improves comprehension, focus and vocabulary. Even reciting articles aloud could improve your public speaking.
Chicago Tribune, 7/25/2012
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