• Welcome!

    When it comes to arming you with the tools, resources and insights you need to achieve success in your life and career - we've got you covered. That's what this blog - and YSN.com - is all about. In addition to our new tips and articles, you'll see the best content from our 15 years of work with young professionals, artists, entrepreneurs and leaders.


    Jen Kushell

    - Jennifer Kushell, President
    YSN.com - Your Success Network


    Social Media

    Contributors

    Favorite Sites

  • Can Social Media Help My Company?

    Can Social Media Help My Company?

    July 2nd, 2009 - No Comments

    There is an astounding amount of press about social media. Some companies - Dell and Comcast, for example - have strengthened their brands by engaging social media head on. crowdSPRING co-founder, Ross Kimbarovsky, shares 3 simple things you can do today to measure the effectiveness of your social media efforts.

    Read more
    YSN CareerSOS:  How Do I Make My Resume & Cover Letter Stand Out?

    YSN CareerSOS: How Do I Make My Resume & Cover Letter Stand Out?

    June 25th, 2009 - 1 Comment

    I want to get an awesome internship this summer, but I don’t have the exact experience to get the ones I want. How do I make my resume and cover letter stand out above everyone else?

    Read more
    Recruiter Q&A: Sustainability

    Recruiter Q&A: Sustainability

    May 30th, 2009 - 2 Comments

    We’re asking recruiters from around the country their burning questions — about you. Here’s your chance to participate in the conversation and let them know what things are important to you in making your career choices.

    Read more
    Young & Successful Profile: Anthony Migyanka

    Young & Successful Profile: Anthony Migyanka

    June 29th, 2009 - 1 Comment

    I have to say that all that time searching for funding, wondering if we’d ever find a home for the show or the money to produce it, was really a mixed blessing. While you’re walking through the tunnel, you do not see the light at the end. I really wondered if I was wasting my time. However, at the same time, taking longer than expected allowed us to improve every aspect of our business plan, and made our business not only better, more efficient, and more responsive to what our market wants as far as information is concerned.

    Read more
    Do What You Love. Find Out How.

    Do What You Love. Find Out How.

    April 30th, 2009 - No Comments

    YSN combines the strategies of our NY Times bestselling book, Secrets of the Young & Successful, with the proven science of our online assessment to help you understand yourself and build a career for lasting happiness.

    Your future awaits. Take your free assessment now and get on the path to doing what you love, every single day.

    Read more

    Direct From Jen: Summer’s Here!

    Posted in Career, Lifestyle, The Latest - No Comments
    July 1st, 2009 by Jennifer Kushell

    Oh yes, this is the time we’ve all been waiting for! The sun, the fun, the time off….or NOT! Like many of you, this summer is going to require a lot of work for us, but I’m determined to enjoy the season nonetheless. One trend I hope to jump on soon is …

    Read more...

    Wanted: A Sense of Urgency for Students

    Posted in Career, Education, The Latest - No Comments
    June 30th, 2009 by YSN - Your Success Network

    Maybe it’s the beer. Perhaps it’s the reality television. There is something so comforting to a college student living in the “college bubble.” Instead of proactively looking ahead into their future, they are staying in college for an extra semester or two….

    Read more...

    Young & Successful Profile: Anthony Migyanka

    Posted in Career, Entrepreneurship, The Latest, Young & Successful Profiles - 1 Comment
    June 29th, 2009 by YSN - Your Success Network

    I have to say that all that time searching for funding, wondering if we’d ever find a home for the show or the money to produce it, was really a mixed blessing. While you’re walking through the tunnel, you do not see the light at the end. I really wondered if I was wasting my time. However, at the same time, taking longer than expected allowed us to improve every aspect of our business plan, and made our business not only better, more efficient, and more responsive to what our market wants as far as information is concerned.

    Read more...

    STOP LOOKING FOR A JOB AND START LOOKING FOR A PERSON: USING THE RULE OF THREE THE RIGHT WAY

    Posted in Career, How-To, The Latest - No Comments
    June 26th, 2009 by YSN - Your Success Network

    The right person will lead you to the right job. Reach out, using what I call The Rule of Three, to contact three people a day by phone or e-mail to ask for informational interviews and other leads so you can build your network.

    Read more...

    YSN CareerSOS: How Do I Make My Resume & Cover Letter Stand Out?

    Posted in Career, The Latest, YSN's Career SOS - 1 Comment
    June 25th, 2009 by YSN - Your Success Network

    I want to get an awesome internship this summer, but I don’t have the exact experience to get the ones I want. How do I make my resume and cover letter stand out above everyone else?

    Read more...