Sales Representative: You Can be Happy in Sales
I have been an independent sales rep for 36 years. Contrary to the stereotype, a sales person needn't be pushy or aggressive. A sales person must enjoy speaking with other people, must not be afraid to meet new people, and must be an exceptionally good listener. He or she must be logical and sympathetic. And especially if one is an independent rep, he/she must be organized and self-motivated. An independent rep does not have a boss telling him (or her) what to do every day.

Rhodes: The Real Diehl
I chose Rhodes originally because I was looking for a northeastern liberal-arts style school in an urban area of the South. I've got to hand it to the communications department and administration--Rhodes is obsessed with its image. They pitch magazines filled with smiling faces in magazines and have a website full of "statistical flexing;" that is, filled with BS-laden profiles of perfect students who are "making a difference." I want you to make your own judgement about the school. To do ...