The proverbial “they” say that imitation is the sincerest form of flattery. “They” also say that one should be constantly learning and growing. At The Motley Fool, we believe a bit of both. While we know we’re a great place to work, we also know that other businesses are doing incredible things when it comes [...]
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What I Learned From Improv
After only two months of training, I stood before 150 people for my class’ first improv comedy performance. We were far more anxious that anyone in the audience might have noticed, but one thing that helped get me through was the group of Fools who came to see the show (and, admittedly, the nerve-calming margarita [...]
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Getting Your Application in Tiptop Shape
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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Ode to Office Ops
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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April 16, 2012
