To help the world invest. Better. The Motley Fool’s purpose, undeniably, places the interest of our members and followers at numero uno but who is going to look out for us Fools in Alexandria, VA? That’s where I come in, the Wellness Fool. Just a little background before I explain what the heck a Wellness [...]
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Finding Writers from Our Own Community – Brilliant!
January 30, 2012
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Many consumer-facing companies have the advantage of being able to hire from within their customer bases, and The Motley Fool is like them in that way. That is amazing actually. We can find people who are already passionate about what we do – they see the value in educating and helping others invest. Think about [...]
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Getting Your Application in Tiptop Shape
January 23, 2012
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If you’re reading this blog, odds are you’re interested in one of the awesome job openings listed here. As someone who helps our Foolish recruiters read through the resumes and cover letters we receive, I’m here to give you some tips on how to make your application stand out. Fun fact: Did you know that [...]
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Crazy Interviews
January 16, 2012
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Have you ever had a Dumbledore-esque rapper show up during a job interview – complete with a white wig, Dumbledore hat, glasses, track suit, and a Dumbledore monogrammed gold chain? No? Have you ever been to a job interview on Halloween? You should try it sometime. What about seeing a person in a chicken suit [...]
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Summer of Foolishness
January 11, 2012
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The Fool’s summer internship application deadline is quickly approaching! Apply here by January 15. We’ll be looking for the next great group of undergraduate students who will be joining our investing, marketing, editorial and tech teams this summer! Remember, Apply by January 15!
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Ode to Office Ops
January 9, 2012
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There’s a saying about design: When it’s bad, you notice. When it’s good, it’s invisible. The same holds true for office managers. People I know at other companies have told me stories of how bad office managers make their jobs more difficult — supplies aren’t ordered on time, meeting rooms aren’t set up properly, and [...]
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Collaboration Leadership
January 2, 2012
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My name is Todd, and I write games for a bunch of Fools. Sounds cool … but what’s your real job? Well, actually that is my real job. For the past year and a half, my job at the Fool has been to foster collaboration among our employees. As we continue to grow, the need [...]
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You Have Fun at Work? Why, Yes!
December 19, 2011
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There are things in life that are hard to describe — the way you feel on a sunny day as you walk around town, or the way you absolutely love and must have your daily or weekly Starbucks run — yet these things are the small moments that make your days inordinately better. Some of [...]
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A Gift You Don’t Want for the Holidays
December 15, 2011
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The major weight gains, for most people, occur between Halloween and New Year’s. For Fools, we think of all the Halloween candy we have in the office when our kids come through to trick-or-treat. We have to consider the Thanksgiving feast we provide during our all-hands monthly meeting. And don’t even get me started about [...]
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Potential, Giving Your Best, and Leading by Example
December 13, 2011
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There is a scene in Facing the Giants that I love. WARNING: inspirational sports clip. It’s about 5 minutes long — go ahead and watch it. I’ll wait right here and sing “American Pie” — it’s about that long. …jester sang for the king and queen … Chevy to the levy … the day the [...]
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- Why Wellness? Because We Care…
- Finding Writers from Our Own Community – Brilliant!
- Getting Your Application in Tiptop Shape
- Crazy Interviews
- Summer of Foolishness
- You Have Fun at Work? Why, Yes!
- Wedding Anniversaries Take A Back Seat
- Summer of Foolishness
- Finding Writers from Our Own Community – Brilliant!
- Crazy Interviews
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