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6 Tips to Achieve and Maintain Work-Life Balance
We all know that working is essential to life. We need money to buy food, pay for housing, and of course get those Netflix subscriptions. It’s becoming easier and easier to put in extra hours by working from home or staying in the office after hours to finish up a project. However, plenty of people fail to realize that we should work to live not live to work. No one ever looks back on life and wishes they would have worked more. No one. For the most part, most people will say that work-life balance is important to them, but many have no idea how to actually achieve it. So, here are some tips on how to achieve and maintain work-life balance.
1. Leave work at work
First and foremost, whether you’re the boss or the employee, work should be left at work. A way to go about making sure you don’t bring work home with you is to create a transitional routine that helps your brain disconnect from the workday. Some things to consider doing are exercising, listening to music or podcasts during your commute home, or even making a physical list of what needs to be done at work the next day and forgetting about it until you return back to your job. The whole point of all of this is to let go of the workday stress so that you won’t bring it home with you.
2. Make time for hobbies and passions
Plenty of people are quick to put their hobbies and passions aside in order to stay that extra hour at work to put those final touches on that presentation or finalize that project that’s been put on the back burner one too many times. However, this isn’t ideal. Take the time to paint, read, be a mentor, play video games, or whatever it is that makes you happy. Doing the things you are actually passionate about will bring fulfillment to your life. You’ll have something to look forward to after work. Also, doing what you love will help decrease stress.
3. Have a social life
Please. Please. Pleaaase make sure to actually have a social life. Don’t blow off plans with your loved ones because you’re staying late at the office again or because your work day was long and stressful. Being around loved ones can help take your mind off of work, and you’ll get to create new and fun memories with them. Some ways to make sure you maintain your social life would be to attend regular activities such as art classes, book clubs, or even weekly dinners with friends. You can even plan fun activities to do on a weekday so that you’ll have something to look forward to midweek, and you won’t even have to wait until the weekend to do something exciting!
4. Set work goals
It’s important to set some goals when it comes to your job. For example, write down what you need to do on a weekly basis, and then make tasks from that goal list and do a few of them each day. This way, you’ll be able to leave work and feel satisfied with finishing the tasks you planned for yourself. Just make sure to be realistic about what you can and cannot finish in a day and don’t wear yourself thin. If you happen to not finish your daily goals, put the leftover tasks on your to-do list for the next day and finish then first thing in the morning.
5. Set life goals
Just like with work goals, you should set some life goals. Make those plans to travel become a reality. Plan to buy a home or relocate to a new city or even a new country. Learn something new. Simply make sure you’re setting goals for yourself outside of work. The objective is to always be striving for personal growth. Take into consideration what is important to you in your personal life, and then make career choices based on those decisions. Only you can decide what you want for your life, so get to figuring all of that out and make it happen.
6. Make time for you
Last and certainly not least, make time for yourself. Although family, friends, and work are all important, your me time is equally as important. Take time to do something that you enjoy such as watching that TV show you’ve been meaning to watch, going to a new restaurant alone, taking a walk in the park, or even simply just be alone and do nothing. Set aside time to make sure you are taken care of whether that is mentally, physically, emotionally, and/or spiritually. Being in tune with yourself will help you maintain a healthy work and personal life. So, don’t skimp out on or feel bad for wanting that alone time.
Overall, if work-life balance is important to you, make sure to put in the effort to actually achieve it. You don’t have to wait to start incorporating some of these tips in your daily life. Choose one and start today!
Stress Free Life
The stress from today
Travels with me again tomorrow
Like weights on my shoulders
Unable to be thrown off
Until daylight shines
Lifting it away
But not for very long
Because the stress from yesterday
Starts again tomorrow.
This a quote written by Jordan, a poet. Well, it is so true. Life these days has become so complicated that even kids are stressed out. Everyone who has ever held a job will surely relate to it. I’m sure at RadiusOnline it might be very different. Like this:
But in general a regular yoga practice can assist with reducing stress, anxiety and tension. Taking a few moments to de-stress is vital to maintaining a healthy mind, body and spirit. “Sukhasana” is a basic seated yoga posture which is considered as a very common pose that can be practiced by both beginners and practitioner. Its name comes from two Sanskrit words: “Sukha” — meaning “easy,” “comfortable,” or “joy” (from “su,” meaning “good,” and “kha,” meaning “space”) and “Asana” — meaning “pose”. Steps to do this yoga position:
I . Sit down normally on the floor. Stretch out your legs ahead in front.
II . Now cross your legs and broaden your knees, so that you can slip each feet under the opposite knee.
III . After that, you have to bend your knees along with the fold of your legs.
IV . Keep your feet loose, so that the external edges lay on the floor and the inner curves are settled beneath the inverse leg.
V . Your thighs and crossed legs ought to frame a little triangle. Keep some space between your feet and pelvis.
VI . Now sit with your back in a neutral position. Attempt to hold for a breath or two and after that gradually bring yourself back down on to the floor.
VII . Balance your tail bone and pubic bone in a manner that they are equidistant from the floor.Keep your hands on your knees with palm facing down and expand your tailbone against the floor. As you slow your breath, your mind will begin to calm down.
Life is short to stress yourself so stay stress free . How ? KEEP SMILING 
What to Do After College: A Guide for the Clueless
Congratulations! You made it through four exhausting years of tests, papers, bad decisions, all-nighters and much more. Now it’s time to buckle down and start thinking of what you want to do with your life after graduation. Who are we kidding, we all know that this dilemma crosses your mind daily and causes you to have constant stress and anxiety.
Well, you can wipe the sweat and tears off your face because one thing I will not be telling you is to go headfirst in finding a full-time job directly after graduation. Although many people have success with it, there are other options out there to think about! Luckily for you, I compiled some alternative options for your post-college plans:
1. Travel
Everyone says it, but not everyone does it! Traveling the world or just the country can give you so much life experience that college (or even a job) can’t give you. Taking some time to explore and endure other cultures can be a nice way to debrief from the non-stop hustle and bustle that is college. If you’re unsure about some cheap and exciting travel locations, check out this Bustle article that may lead you down the right path! Plus, when will you ever have this much guilt-free spare time again?
2. More school
At this point you’re probably tired of school, but if you have reconsidered your desired career path or you just want to gather some more knowledge, going to graduate school or some form of higher education might be your best option. Plus, with the addition of your second degree, you have a higher chance of getting paid more in the long-run!
3. Volunteer
You’re just out of college and you have no idea what to do next. Volunteering is a great way for you to help make the world a better place, while also benefiting yourself a little along the way. Volunteer numbers have been decreasing over the past couple of years in the U.S., making volunteering even more vital. In efforts to making the world a better place, volunteering can also help build your resume, give you a new outlook on life and help you find inspiration for your future.
4. Work part-time or freelance
If you’re looking to make money, but are hesitant about starting a full-time job, maybe working part-time or freelancing is something to consider. There’s nothing wrong with getting a part-time job doing something you love to help gather up some funds. On that note, freelancing is also a great way to make some money on your own terms while also doing what you’re good at and showing off your skills!
5. Get an internship
Being an intern after graduation is a great way to get your feet wet in the professional world. You can gain valuable experience, make connections and also discover what you like or don’t like in a future job. Not to mention, internships look great on your resume and can often lead to full-time jobs if you’re lucky!
6. Take risks
This can apply to anyone and everyone who has recently graduated college. You can learn a lot about yourself just by having fun and making mistakes. Take this odd period after graduation to do things you’ve never had time to do while in school. People always talk about the “real world” as simply being a professional or being a full-time adult, but I’d like to think the real world is just what you decide to do with your life and how to find your path on your own.
“Do what you love, not what you think you’re supposed to do.”
No matter what you choose to do after college, just remember that there is no right or wrong choice. As cheesy as it is, do what’s best for YOU! Eventually you’ll end up where you’re meant to be, right?
5 Cities Great for Young Professionals
Every year, thousands upon thousands of college students graduate and hope to start their freshman year of life with a bang. As young adults looking to start their professional careers, finding a job can sometimes be difficult. Some graduates look for a job in or close to the cities where they are already located and others hit the ground running in hopes of finding a job in their dream city.
Well, not everyone wants to stay where they are or knows exactly where they want to go. Picking up a map and just choosing a location isn’t going to work either. You’ve got to do your research. That is where I come in. I’ve scoured the internet and put together a list – a very unofficial list – of 5 cities that’s great for young professionals. In no particular order, let’s get started.
1. Austin, Texas
If you’re a weirdo like me, then Austin may be a great choice for you. Keep Austin Weird is the city’s slogan, and it was originally created in order to promote small businesses in Austin. Austin was also listed as our top city to start a small business! The unemployment rate is also under 4%, and there is no state income tax. So, jobs and money shouldn’t be a concern if you’re interested in relocating to Austin. Don’t be worried about getting out there and meeting new people either! Austin is a lively city with plenty to do ranging from nightlife, live music festivals, outdoorsy stuff, and great food and coffee (Hello breakfast burritos!). So, if you’re a creative, young professional and don’t mind getting a little weird, then I believe Austin is calling your name!
2. Denver, Colorado
Dubbed the Mile High City, Denver has been a top relocation choice for young adults, specifically Millennials. Not only is it number 2 on our aforementioned list for top cities to start a small business, over 30% of the city’s populations is between the age of 18-34 and the unemployment rate is a very teeny weeny 2.2%. As far as things to do,you can participate in Denver’s active nightlife, extensive food and beer scene, and outdoor activities. Skiing anyone? Make your way to Denver if you like city living and love the mountains.
3. Atlanta, Georgia
Hotlanta. A-Town. The Big Peach. The Empire City of the South. Whatever you want to call it, Atlanta is another place to be for young professionals. Or, maybe I’m biased? *shrugs* Not only is Atlanta another great place to start a small business, it’s a great city to get your feet wet and kick off your career. The job market is growing and the cost of living is low compared to many other comparable cities. You’ll also get a good mix of urban and suburban here. And, if you’re look for things to do, check out the World of Coke, the Aquarium, Olympic Park, and the nightlife, food, and shopping scenes. If you’re looking for a good place to start out, come and join me and my fellow ATLiens (not an official name, but you gotta love OutKast) here in Atlanta.
*Side Note: We’ll know if you’re not from here if you pronounce the t’s in Atlanta lol.
4. San Francisco, California
First, let me say that while San Francisco’s rent is comparable to that of NYC, don’t let that scare you off. San Francisco’s unemployment rate is just a little under 3%, and its workers are usually well compensated. Around 23% of the residents there are between 25 and 34. Boasting a hip nightlife, great food scene, and a location near Silicon Valley, countless Millennials have made their way here. If you’re a young professional looking to jump into anything to do with tech or startups then you should definitely give thought into living in San Francisco.
5. Minneapolis, Minnesota
And last but certainly not least, the City of Lakes. Minneapolis not only is affordable but only has an unemployment rate of exactly 3%, so finding a job shouldn’t be too much of a problem. On average about 23% of a worker’s salary goes toward housing which is great for professionals who are working in entry level positions. With all of that extra cash left over, you can make your way over to the Mall of America or choose to explore cultural landmarks such as the Minneapolis Sculpture Garden and Walker Art Center. If you love art and the outdoors, Minneapolis could be the right fit for you.
Overall, choosing somewhere to relocate to can be a pain, especially when you’re just getting started in your profession or don’t know much about what other places have to offer. I just hope this list helps you out a little or gave you a few cities to think about.
What It’s Like to Write a Blog
Blog, Blog, Blog. All of the sudden when I was asked to write a blog, I was so clueless but excited. Pictured myself as a successful blogger and even started to believe that blogging is everything I need. But as soon as you start writing your first blog post, your feelings change. You develop some kind of confusion and fear. Bit of mixed feelings. Then I sat back to write down what One needs, to write a blog.
Just like all the beginners, I started browsing, ended up searching 56 sites and 3 dozen topics like these:
! . Topics that I can write.
!! . How to write a blog
!!! . Mistakes to prevent when you start to write
!V . Blog examples for college students
V . Most popular blog topics 2018
Some topics like “Top 35 Blogging Ideas That Are Guaranteed to Be Popular” made me realize that blogs were not about just writing. It had more; others should find your thoughts interesting, creative and honest. I felt stuck, and probably a bit depressed. I started asking for suggestions from everyone: friends, bloggers and from my cute doggie too. People told me…
“Think…Think….even if you’re walking or having lunch. An idea may strike at any time and any place, and you’ll need to make a note of it.”
I even searched what blog really meant. Wikipedia just described it as a discussion or informational website published for more informal diary-style text entries. It drove me crazy, finally I decided to honestly write what I felt and what I went through while trying to write a blog.
Five main steps you need to do in order to start a blog. If you follow this guide exactly, you’ll have your own blog set up in 30 minutes or less.
! . Choose your preferred blog platform
!! . Choose web hosting for your blog
!!! . Setting up a blog on your own domain
!V . Design your blog
V . Useful resources for blogging
Final thoughts: just write your heart out!
5 Tips on Improving your Communication Skills
Communicating is difficult, you are probably thinking …no it’s not, I talk to my friends ALL the time. EXACTLY! It’s easy to talk amongst our friend group and people who we are comfortable with but how about talking with your boss or your professor? What about having a conversation with that stranger in the elevator that you see everyday but never speak to (instead you look at your phone to avoid awkward conversation). No worries, you’re not alone, but lucky for you i’m here to share 5 ways that can help you grow your verbal communication skills!
Rather than texting, call people.
It sounds silly but in all honesty this is a great first step to improve your communication skills. Do you ever think about how many messages you send back and forth to a friend or family member compared to a call? Or when you do call them you awkwardly talk for a few minutes and hope that the conversation ends soon. END THIS HABIT!!! Force yourself to call people when asking to meet up or when it’s someone’s birthday rather than texting them, this can help get a point across and show a more personal meaning behind the conversation. The first step to improving a skill is forcing yourself to do that set skill and becoming comfortable with doing it. Challenge yourself to call someone once a day! It’s harder than it looks but it will help!
Ask questions!
When communicating, acting like you know everything that the person is saying (in fear of looking dumb) is not a great way to understand the content from the conversation. Asking questions will help you learn more and improve your skills by gaining self confidence when engaging in a conversation. This is great for interviews, most employers highly respect candidates that ask questions because it shows that they are highly engaged in the conversation and interested in learning more about the job itself.
Improve body language.
Research shows that “how we position our bodies causes chemical reaction in us that build our confidence” STAND TALL when you want to get a point across, it shows more credibility and can influence others. Slouching and crossing your arms shows a lack of opening yourself up, it also implies that you are reserved and less influential.
Join organizations / clubs!
Joining a club or organization is a great way of improving your communication skills. This requires you to speak up and discuss topics that are necessary in order to pursue the organization’s goal. Great organizations to join are Toastmasters and TEDx. Toastmasters is an organization that solely focuses on improving communication (speech) and leadership skills. TEDx is a organization that emphasizes on ideas that excite. As a member you will find speakers and help coach them on their talks.
Practice.
Force yourself to have at least ONE meaningful conversation with someone everyday. When you go to the grocery store, initiate a conversation with the cashier. After class, meet with your professor and discuss a topic that you either understood or didn’t comprehend with them. Practicing your communication skills daily will help you immensely!
8 Ways to Make Your Emails More Professional
Regardless of the different platforms used in the workplace today, email is still considered one of the most used professional communication tools. Over the years, the digital world has changed the way that we communicate with our peers, both socially and professionally. It’s tempting to type out a quick text message, send a silly Snapchat or Facebook message to get your questions answered and points across, but it’s just not the same as a good, old fashioned email!
Don’t worry, whether you’re new to the professional world or you just want to perfect your corresponding techniques with other professionals, these tips can help you become an expert in email etiquette!
Briefly introduce yourself
When emailing someone professionally, you can’t assume that they know or remember who you are. If you think they might not remember you, remind them who you are by beginning the email with a quick introduction to help them understand why you might be emailing them. This also helps the reader connect to you on a slightly more personal basis.
Concise subject line
The subject line is the first thing your recipient sees before opening up an email and can help catch the reader’s attention. It’s important to make sure the subject line is simple and understandable, but not too vague. If it’s too vague, it can end up looking like spam. It should be short and to the point and relatively descriptive of what is discussed in the email.
Know your audience
Before writing the email, think about who will be reading it. Is this person more on the formal side or are they a little more informal and laid back? You should write in the language that they would write in. (Note: if you are unsure of your recipient’s writing style, it’s wise to go with a more formal tone. You know what they say… it’s better to be overdressed than underdressed!)
Keep it simple
Making your emails simple and easy to read is an essential, yet often overlooked aspect of email writing for many people. According to Inc., white space is your friend when it comes to formatting. Spacing out different points and paragraphs throughout your email can make your message clean and easy to follow. It’s also important to keep your emails concise and stick to one main topic so you don’t overwhelm the reader. Following these rules will allow the recipient to easily scan and digest your email’s information.
Always proofread
There’s nothing that says “unprofessional” like typos and styling errors. Even if you don’t think there could possibly be any mistakes or typos in your email, let’s face it… there probably are. Just read over your message before clicking the send button. It may even be helpful to wait to insert the recipient’s email address until after you have finished writing and proofreading your email. I know it’s tempting to just type out your email and immediately hit send, but save yourself and proofread your writing.
Include a signature
After you’ve completed your email, it’s customary to conclude with a signature. It allows your recipients to get a final sense of who you are and help them learn more about you. Typically, your signature should include your name, company name, and any other contact information like your phone number or links to your social media accounts. If you’re composing an email on your mobile device, Business News Daily recommends deleting the “sent from iPhone” message at the bottom of your email. It can make you seem less professional.
Always address the person you’re emailing
Maybe you have been emailing back and forth with a coworker or future employer three or four times now and you are getting tired of starting every email with some variation of “Good afternoon Mr._____,” or “Hello Mrs.______,”. It may seem repetitive, but it is more professional to continue addressing your recipient throughout your email thread rather than stopping two emails in and immediately spewing out information at the beginning of your emails.
Avoid using abbreviations, emojis or slang
Using words and phrases meant for texting and informal social communication in your professional emails is not in your best interest. Abbreviations anywhere from “legit” to “totes” should be left out and replaced with the real word. If you type like an adult, you will be perceived as one. This also includes the use of emojis. There is a time and a place for your favorite emojis…but definitely not in a professional email.
Writing a professional email can be difficult and frustrating, but hopefully with the help of these eight tips and some practice, you can email like an expert in no time!
5 Ways to Succeed at Your New Job
Starting a new job can be super exciting, but it can also be a little intimidating. How do I prove myself to my coworkers/bosses? How do I acclimate to the culture as quickly as possible? What if I don’t know how to do everything? All of these concerns are completely normal to have when beginning a new job. But starting a new position doesn’t have to be nerve wracking. We here at RadiusOnline have come up with 5 ways to help you shine during the first few weeks at your new job.
Take Notes
You will probably be going through some form of training when you first start working at your new job and taking notes can be helpful to your training for several reasons. Taking notes can help you better retain the information you’re receiving as well as serving as a guide later on if any part of your training slips your mind. Taking notes during training also shows the person training you that you care about what they have to say and helps you make a great first impression.
Stay Off Your Phone
Someone once told me that your employer shouldn’t even know you have a cell phone for the first 90 days at a new job. Technology is a pivotal part of our everyday lives, but make sure that you try to stay off your phone while at work. The last thing you want is to be on your phone every time your boss walks by your desk. It helps to put your phone somewhere out of sight so you’re not tempted to use it and you can better focus on the tasks at hand. If you absolutely have to make a call or send a quick text just step outside the office to do so.
Be Positive
There is nothing worse than working with someone who has a horrible attitude. So don’t be that guy! Having a good attitude about work not only creates a better work environment for everyone but it will also make you happier about your job or just your day in general. Make sure that when at work you have a positive attitude, smile, and show those around you that you are happy and excited to be there.
Ask Questions
A lot of people are worried about asking too many questions at their new job, but asking questions is actually a really great thing to do. Asking questions isn’t a sign that you’re unintelligent or not catching on quickly, but instead shows employers that you’re not afraid to put yourself out there to make sure things get done. By asking questions, you’re getting the answers you need to get your job done instead of wasting time trying to figure it out yourself. Remember- you’re brand new to this job. No one expects you to be perfect at it on day one.
Get to Know Your Coworkers
You’ll be spending 40 hours a week with these people, so get to know them! Getting to know your coworkers gives you a group of people who can help show you the ropes around the office. You’ll also start forming relationships that could potentially help you in your professional life. And who knows, your work friends may become some of your best friends!
Starting a new job is an exciting opportunity to grow professionally and if you follow these five tips you’ll be on your way to having huge success at your new job. Congrats on your new position and best of luck!
Goal Setting Tips For Any Lifestyle
I’d like to consider myself somewhat of a Master Goal Setter. This may be due to my type-A personality, overwhelming need to always have a plan, and perfectionist tendencies. I’m already thinking about the best ways to stay involved and social when I retire (I’m 23). It can be a lot.
I recognize that there are some of you out there living on the opposite side of the coin: taking life one day at a time, no thoughts or concerns about the future, perfectly happy living in the moment. You might actually have time to stop and smell the roses. On second thought, maybe you should be writing a self-help article for me?
Realistically, we should all be striving to live somewhere in the middle of this metaphorical coin. And while I’m always trying to learn how to better live in the moment and become more balanced, I’m proud of the things I’ve accomplished in life thus far, and I truly believe that with the right plan and work ethic, anyone can achieve anything that they want.
There’s a big step that comes before crafting the master plan. Setting the GOAL. Here’s a few concrete ways I like to incorporate goal-setting and accountability into my everyday life. I hope you find something here that you can easily incorporate into your daily routine.
1. CONSTANT VISION
For your goals to stay in your focus, they need to be written somewhere you will see them everyday. My favorite thing to use to keep my goals all up in my face is the Stickies application (this is available on Macs, an alternative is 7 Sticky Notes for Windows).
Stickies are basically editable post-it notes for your desktop; they stay “stickied” on your home screen. You can customize color, font and transparency to your preference. On the right-hand corner of my screen, I always have a comprehensive list of ALL of my goals, big or small. They’re broken down into multiple categories such as Educational, Professional, Health, Financial, Relationships, etc. This list encompasses goals of all sizes and timelines, from owning a home on the water one day to finding a fall internship. (Woo!) Any time I think of something I’m passionate about accomplishing in any area of my life, I add it to the list.
I also have a sticky for my big, overarching to-do list. This breaks my to-do’s down into sections for individual areas of life or projects. I find this more manageable than one crazy, long, unspecific list. If I finish all of my to-do’s (that’s funny), I can look over at my goal sticky and think about what I can add to my to-do list that will take me closer to achieving the next goal.
One final important sticky of mine is my “You Are Incredible As You Are Now” note. Here, I list all of the things I currently am doing or things about myself that I am proud of as a reminder that I do “enough.” I stole this idea from one of my friends in the middle of a hectic, stressful college semester. It’s very easy for all of us to get down on ourselves and feel as if we haven’t accomplished enough yet. But all that matters is that you’re moving forward! I think everyone can benefit from having an uplifting reminder that they are already enough. Keeping these positive affirmations present will help your motivation levels in the best way.
Obviously, you don’t have to use Stickies for this. Actually, Apple has said they will not be updating the application or creating it for mobile devices, so there are probably better options out there! This is just the one that works for me. The important thing is having all of your goals written in one place that you see often.
2. MAKING IT A HABIT
My next favorite thing, which I use for achieving short-term goals, is my flat monthly calendar. This part could also be done in the month section of a planner or in a digital calendar.
Each month, I decide on a few tasks I want to aim to do every day. Choose these tasks based on something you want to achieve in the near future. I break them down into categories, and usually include a personal task, professional task and a health task. For example, last month I aimed to journal, apply for at least one job, and eat at least two servings of vegetables each day. If you have a project you’re trying to get off the ground running, make it your goal to work on it every day. For me, each category has a shape or symbol, like a triangle, star or squiggly line. Each day that I complete the task in the specific category, I draw a really small symbol on that day on my calendar. So, at the end of the month, I can count all of the tiny squiggly lines and see how many days I ate my vegetables!
This acts as a record to hold you accountable (you’ll feel bad if you only get 3/31 days) and show you the progress you’ve made. Again, it’s just as important to be proud the things you’ve already done as it is to keep doing them!
3. ENVISION IT
This one is a little more straight-forward and a tried and true method. Vision boards are super fun, and something for the more creative types who may not be crazy about all of my structured list-making methods.
However, here at Radius Online, the employees have added a fun twist to their vision board that I love. They add a sticker on top of their goal image when they accomplish it instead of removing it altogether to make room for the next thing. Did I mention yet how important it is to be reminded of what you’ve accomplished already? 🙂
4. ACHIEVE YOUR DREAMS BY TALKING TO PEOPLE
Finally, the best way to hold yourself accountable for your goals is to mention them to people. I’m not saying to tell your mom to call you every morning and yell at you until you go to the gym. Simply bring your passions and goals up in conversation when it’s appropriate. This serves a few purposes. First, it makes you interesting. People like people who like to do things. Second, it’s more embarrassing when you don’t do that 5K at Thanksgiving if you’ve told 10 people that you were striving to finish it. And lastly, you may meet someone who has a similar goal, inspire someone to take one on, or make someone think of you for an opportunity in the future relating to that goal. Basically, you could make an awesome connection.
Lastly, I’ll leave you with this: FEAR. I believe that this pesky four letter word is the sole thing holding many of us back from achieving our goals. There is a healthy place for fear in our lives. It keeps us from swimming in the ocean at dusk, sticking forks into electrical sockets and drinking milk if we’re lactose intolerant. However, there is no room for fear in the space where your dreams and ambitions lie.
The amateur novelist J.K. Rowling once said, “It is impossible to live without failing at something, unless you live so cautiously that might as well not lived at all. In which case, you’ve failed by default.” Base your self-worth not on your ability to succeed at everything, but at your willingness to try anything. If you get over the mental battle and learn to approach goal chasing with this mindset- one that embraces failure and recognizes it as a chance to learn- you are already on your way to achieving that big dream.
Happy goal chasing and fear facing!
New Internship, Who This?
It’s a new semester and there are four (or maybe three and a half?) new interns joining the RadiusOnline team! (Grace is a veteran.) We are so pumped to get started at this INCREDIBLE company, so we thought we’d share how our first week has been!
Helena
First thing I have to say, is that one day in, and I was already in love. Interning at RadiusOnline has been unlike any other internship I’ve ever had. I’ve experienced the big, international corporation side where no one knows your name and you get all the grunt work and you find yourself calling Apple Care because your boss’s mail app on her phone doesn’t work. And I’ve also experienced the intimate, start-up side where I am working out of the founder’s house as her only intern and am challenged everyday and have complete control over my work. Been there, done that.
RadiusOnline is completely different. I’ve never felt like more appreciated and valued like I’m “Helena” instead of just “the intern.” Here, I feel my inputs are important. My ideas are encouraged. That I am welcomed. I spent this week really getting to know everyone and settling in so I can hit the ground running next week.
I am so excited to see what’s in store for me at RadiusOnline. And I guess you can tell it’s going to be a fun internship when you spend your first day on the rooftop of a building watching the solar eclipse with the Atlanta skyline in the background.
Kristen
When I left my final interview for this marketing intern position at RadiusOnline, I remember thinking, “I wish they’d just call and tell me RIGHT NOW whether or not I got it so I can either be the happiest person alive and celebrate endlessly or cry in bed for a day and move on.” A little dramatic, maybe, but after talking with LanNhi and Katherine, I was certain that there could not be a better internship out there for me. They were so easy to chat with, but everything they said had substance. As I learned more about the company, I realized it stood out to me so much because it’s full of passionate, intentional, hard-working and fun-loving people. As I was trekking through the days in this awkward, transitional (read: postgrad) time of life, I wanted nothing more than to learn from this crew whose values seemed to align so well with my own.
My first week will be coming to an end shortly, and let me just tell you, the aforementioned fairytale interview was not a facade! This place is AWESOME. On my first day, a coworker brought his dog to work (because that’s ALLOWED here), the entire team watched a solar eclipse from our building’s rooftop, and I bonded with my fellow interns over carrots and possibly the best hummus I’ve ever had. On a more serious/professional note, we’ve already been introduced to projects we’ll be working on, learned even more about the company’s amazing core values, and have been assigned meaningful tasks. I’m excited for a season full of learning! Stay tuned!
Grace
As I began my second semester interning at Radius, I was very quickly reminded why I loved my internship so much the first time around. Radius is comprised of some of the most genuine, hardworking, and kindest people I have ever had the pleasure of knowing, which is what makes this such a great place to work. There is a level of inclusivity here that I haven’t experienced in any of my other internships. I consistently feel as though I’m a contributing member of the team and not just an intern.
It’s amazing to see how much passion everyone has for everything they do here at Radius. You can tell that everyone is working towards something they care a whole lot about and not just showing up to get a paycheck. With every new project and new idea, the Radius team brings forward a level of enthusiasm and excitement that I didn’t know was possible in a work environment.
My first week back was absolutely AWESOME (as to be expected). I’ve loved getting to know my new fellow interns as well as reconnecting with all of my coworkers from last semester. I can’t wait to see what this semester at Radius has in store!
Mike
This week has been pretty exciting. I’m settling in here smoothly and I’m feeling a lot more comfortable around everyone. I’ve been working on my About Me Presentation and finding cool videos and effects to draw inspiration from for the videos we will be creating. Aside from the business, I’ve gotten to know a little bit about each person I’m working with. Everyone is so nice and very welcoming and I can’t wait to see what the rest of the semester has in store for me. I feel like this is a place where I can grow immensely and I am looking forward to it.
Outside of work, I take a Meisner style acting class on Thursday nights which has been awesome. I’m currently prepping myself mentally for the Game of Thrones finale. Also, I found a new burrito place called AgaVera on Huff Rd and it definitely has the best burrito I’ve ever had. It’s called the Burrito California and I swear it’s like a giant oval shaped piece of heaven drenched in melted cheese with beans, rice, guac, chicken, onions, and I’m actually getting worked up just talking about it. I’ve had four already this week. It’s fine.
Peace out, ATL!
From May 8th to August 18th, I got the opportunity to intern for an amazing company, Radius Online. From day one, I knew I was going to have quite the summer. I knew I would learn a lot but what I didn’t know on my first day was the lasting impression every person in the office would make on me.
Beginning my summer internship, I could honestly say I didn’t know too much about digital marketing. Radius Online fostered my growth and gave me all the resources I needed to gain knowledge in this field. I am so thankful for everyone who took the time to teach me valuable information and allow me to ask them any questions I had.
From a tour of the Chick-fil-a Headquarters, to the National Achievers Congress Convention featuring Tony Robbins and Pitbull (no big deal), to spending the day at Six Flags, I have had a summer filled with great memories, lessons, and laughs. The people I had the privilege to surround myself with this summer are some of the most passionate, dedicated, positive and caring people I have met. I will truly miss spending my days in the Jungle talking about the most random topics, group lunches every Friday, and everyone’s precious dogs they brought into the office. Radius Online has a company culture that is hard to find and I was so fortunate to be a part of this company, even for just three short months.
Next week, I start my Junior year at the University of South Carolina. As I go back into my normal routine at school, I will take everything I learned and experienced with me. I cannot wait to go back and tell people about my summer and the company that made it amazing. Radius Online and everyone I met will forever hold a special place in my heart. There is no doubt I will be back to visit (of course with Mackenzie- the other fabulous intern!!).
Peace out, ATL!
Elle
And that’s a Wrap!!!
On May 8, 2017, I began my adventure into the world of Digital Marketing at Radius Online. I nervously approached the office at sharply 9 am that morning with a note pad in hand and a desire to learn. On my first day , I was introduced to the team I would be working with for the rest of the semester of my internship. Everyone was welcoming and made a point to make me feel included.
It’s crazy to think that was just 3 months ago and boy has this summer flown by! As I begin to pack to head back for my final semester at UGA, I am sad to leave this little family that has adopted me for the summer. This has truly been an incredible summer of learning and growing. I will miss Friday catered lunches (still dreaming of the churros Vu brought in) and office outings. I think my most memorable experience at Radius was getting to go to the NAC 2017 conference. Guest speakers included Sara Blakely, Tony Robbins, and many more inspirational business leaders. I specifically enjoyed Tony Robbins’ stand up. Going as a company, we could bond over what we took away from this conference and what to work towards. Pitbul also made a guest experience which I obviously was front row for!!!! I think I still have his songs stuck in my head. I am going to miss creating content for the website and getting to see my tweets/blogs published. But mostly I will miss the the awesome team I worked with. Radius Online has a great balance of fun and work.
As I approach my last days at Radius Online, I am thankful for the opportunity to learn and grow not just as a professional, but also as a person. This internship has made me more confident in a professional job scene. I cannot wait to see what is in store for this company and for me after my time here at Radius Online.
Well, I guess that’s a wrap! Until next time.
xoxo,
Mackenzie
2016 Spring Interns Out (mic drop)
It’s our last day as interns! We wanted to leave you with some last words and thoughts from yours truly. We are so happy to have been able to share our posts with you – be sure to check out our internship positions as they become available. It’s a great way to gain more exposure and experience while learning a lot!
Thanks for joining us – we are definitely looking forward to even more exciting things coming our way.
Cheers!
Carolyn:
What a super fast 3 months it’s been – y’all I can’t believe it’s time to say good-bye. I’ve loved sharing my blog posts with you; it’s been a blast. Of course I can go into the whole shpeel of how I’ve learned so much and awesome the people are here, but I won’t since I did that in a past post.
But, what I can tell you are the top 5 additional things that I have love(d) most as an Online Marketing Intern here (in no particular order):
-When LanNhi brought in cronuts and I literally just didn’t know what to do with myself. #shareornotshare #lemonorblueberry #cronutsforlife
-Winning our kickball games at the great Maddox park. Sarcasm intended with the park part. A lil sketchy.
-The kegerator.
-Blog writing / writing in general.
-Giphys on Slack.
I’ve enjoyed every moment and I’m truly grateful to all those at Radius that have not only welcomed me but taught me so much more about marketing, setting goals, and continuing to move onward and upward. Thank you!!!!!!
It’s been real. Catch ya later, folks!
Sully:
Today is the last official day of my RadiusOnline internship. This week has been kind of a big week as it is also my last week of college. I turned in my final group project yesterday, and I immediately felt all of the stress of the past semester float away. After I had turned in the project, I noticed that I was feeling especially adult-like, which is exciting and nerve-racking at the same time. Although things are changing very fast, I am very excited about the direction my life is heading.
I was very fortunate to receive a job offer from Vu a few weeks ago, so come the end of May, I will be an official full-time employee! I am excited to continue working on the PPC and SEO here at Radius, and I look forward to pushing my limits in digital marketing. There are some exciting things on the horizon for PPC, and it is going to be really awesome to see the results once we finish.
I have learned so much since the start of the internship in January, and I got to meet some awesome people along the way. I would like to give a shout out to Nancy for being awesome and answering all of my questions on a daily basis. Thank you to the entire Radius team, you all have been awesome. For any future Radius interns that may be reading this- I look forward to meeting you, and I hope your internship is as valuable of an experience as mine was.
Increasing Awareness with Your Emails
The words you speak and the messages you convey can make the difference between losing a lead or closing a deal. You can either grab someone’s attention within seconds or lose them because you said the wrong thing. A big part of online marketing is writing content – creating email campaigns, blog posts, and essentially collaborating with the Sales team to increase interest and convert these leads to commit to your product / solution.
When your audience reads your message, it’s critical for them to realize that you make their success is priority as well. Here are a few ways to optimize your messages – keep these in mind as you market to your targeted customers:
Keep it simple and casual
That means talk as if you’re talking to a friend and keep it short. Long paragraphs and complex sentences can be overwhelming to read. This is a sure way to keep the reader from even reading the rest of your email.
Add value first
Make sure to keep it all about the customer – help them understand why what you have to offer is beneficial for them. When they can see that you’re on the same page with them, they’ll be more willing to trust you.
Create eye-catching subject lines
This is the initial text that will help get your foot through the door. Again, it’s important to keep these short, but don’t be afraid to get creative. I’ve seen many subject lines that really got me to open an email because it was relatable, funny, or had a play on words. Examples below!
-The Muse: We Like Being Used
-Movember: Growing a Moustache Can Change the World
-Groupon: There are no deals in this email
-Warby Parker: Pairs nicely with spreadsheets
-Uber: Since we can’t all win the lottery…
Personalize
Address them on a first-name basis, tell them a funny story or joke, mention something that puts you in their shoes. Relating to them on another level builds trust, and they’ll feel comforted that someone is on their side.
There you go! It takes some time to tweak but it’s worth it in the end to see that more people are catching on and engaging with your emails. Plenty of resources out there to check out, here’s a few other tips to consider.
Post-Grad Life
If you’re reading this, congratulations – you’re either done with school or one step closer to flipping that tassle over. It’s such a huge achievement, so be proud of yourself. A ton of opportunities are about to open up, and it’s super exciting. College life is awesome, but so is everything after it.
The transition takes some time to get used to, but it’s not that much different from how school life was. Some things have stayed the same, but other things have definitely changed. Welcome to the real world, champ – only bigger and better things to come!
It’s not always serious, and yes – sometimes you feel overwhelmed. But other times you’re just like HECK FREAKIN YEAH.
Moments when you couldn’t escape the tears…
When your alarm clock goes off and you realize your weekend is over (nothing new here).
When you get your paycheck but still broke anyway.
When your parents decide to take you off their health insurance…
the family plan, and car insurance, etc. etc. CAN’T LET GO.
Basically, looking at all your bills.
Moments when you feel like Leo winning an Oscar…
When you go out for Happy Hour…all expenses paid.
When you finally have time to put your luggage or passport to good use.
When you give ramen a break and make a bomb dish…well sometimes.
When you make it to the gym on purpose.
When you still get student discounts because you look foreva young.
When you beat the rush of Atlanta traffic after leaving work.
So much to look forward to – there’s a lot more perks, y’all. ENJOY IT!!
Explore Vietnam
For those of you that haven’t had the experience of traveling to Asia yet, you should definitely make it over to Vietnam at some point. Not only does it serve as our additional office location with our other awesome team members, but it’s a super amazing country to explore. I haven’t been there for a long time, but from what I remember, so many things made the trip worthwhile. I’m that much more grateful of where I come from, what my family’s done for me, and the importance of not taking anything for granted. This is my PSA to go and thank your parents right now. We don’t do it enough.
Anyways, onto my other points. Once you have successfully booked your ticket(s) take some time to see or do the following:
Eat what the locals eat. And don’t try just the phở…try the weird stuff too. Sometimes, they’re more delicious than attractive.
According to Buzzfeed, these are must-haves…20 Vietnamese Foods You Need to Try Now
Visit a temple. Giant Buddhas are so cool to see up close. Just don’t go climbing on top of one like a mountain.
Check out a beach. Unlike most of the beaches here in the U.S., it’s so pretty to see these cool mountains out of the water. The beaches aren’t always crowded with tourists either so it’s nice to have some sand to yourself.
Ride that moto. Almost like the Italians and their Vespas, this is the way to go!
Explore them street markets. Again, more food but a ton of other goodies as well. Pick up a souvenir if you can. My parents did (they came back from their trip this week) – check out this piece of art below. My dad keeps saying it’s by Picasso, but I know that’s not right. #lovemydad #hiswordsnotmine
There’s a ton more to do! Once you experience it, you won’t regret it.
Stop, Look, and Listen
Memories in ink. That’s basically what a photograph is. I started getting interested in photography when I saw these super cool cover shots for Vanity Fair by Annie Leibovitz, just like the one below. The idea of meeting and collaborating with different subjects is awesome, but ultimately creating relationships and listening to stories is what interests me most. In the last couple of years, the work of Brandon Stanton has caught my eye. Heard of him?
You’ve seen his work all over Facebook. He’s the creator of Humans of New York. I started following him in college and have been into his work ever since. It also doesn’t hurt that he’s also a UGA alum. He started off studying history in school, moved on to trade bonds in Chicago, and then left his job to start photographing. And then HONY came about. Now, he’s selling over a million books and telling the stories of thousands just through images and captions. He tells stories of the human condition, stories of happiness and sadness, and sometimes overall witty snippets of what goes on in life. These stories teach. They’re entirely relatable and represent the life of those that have struggled and those that have succeeded. But, it’s not always serious. You’ll find the occasional shots of silliness and weirdness too.
The reason why I wanted to put some spotlight on Brandon for this post is because of the work he does and how he does it. He just wants to tell stories and help shed light on some special people. This just goes to show you that following your passion goes a long way but so does taking the time to listen and learn. This is an important life skill to have and something important to remember when you’re interacting with those around you. So in other words, sometimes you gotta drop everything and listen because you’ll learn a lot more than you ever expected.
“You’re taking my picture!”
“Not sure that I’ve ever been so honored to introduce someone as I am right now. Gac Filipaj is a refugee from the former Yugoslavia. For the past twelve years, he has worked as a janitor for Columbia University. His job title is “heavy cleaner,” which includes emptying the trash and cleaning the toilets.
During this time, he has worked until 11pm every night during the week. After his shift concluded, he would start studying. This weekend, after twelve years of study, Gac graduated from Columbia University with a Classics degree. Rarely have so many qualities I admire been wrapped up in a single person.” -Brandon Stanton
Just in case you’re new to this whole HONY thing, click here to check out the blog. It’s also available on Facebook to follow if you haven’t done so already! It’s a nice and refreshing addition to have in your news feed.
Reconnecting with Nature
If your weekdays are anything like mine, you spend far too much time sitting down in front of a computer. Now don’t get me wrong, computers allow us to achieve awesome things that would simply be impossible to do without them. However, spending 8+ hours a day looking at a screen at work, school, and home takes a toll on your mind and your body. Taking time to reconnect with nature can be just the cure you need after a long work week. Here are some benefits of going outside and leaving technology behind:
It’s a mental reset
When you go outside and truly leave all your worries all behind, you are giving your brain a much-needed rest. Daily routines of work, errands, and other obligations can sometimes require constant focus from sun-up to sun-down. Going outside is a great way to recharge all the mental energy spent doing attentive activities throughout the week.
Cloudland Canyon State Park, Lookout Mountain GA
Nature is a venue to enjoy life sans-technology
Going outside is a great place to disconnect with technology and reconnect with yourself. Try enjoying nature without a smartphone. Focus less on documenting the experience of going outside and instead focus on being present. Your followers can wait!
Providence Canyon, Lumpkin GA
Being outside reduces stress
When you go outside, you can forget the daily stressors of city life. There is no hectic rush-hour traffic to navigate when you are hiking in the woods, just the smell of fresh air. Not having a time-sensitive agenda full of meetings and appointments allows you to forget about time, and just enjoy the day ahead.
Chattooga River Headwaters, Cashiers NC
If you don’t already have a routine of going outside and exploring, I urge you to try it out. Georgia has an abundance of outdoor recreation areas. Some of these areas are ITP, but other gems may require a full day to explore and a couple hours of driving. Whether you have a full weekend or just a few hours after work, outdoor recreation isn’t far away.
The Real MVPs
Great work. That’s awesome to hear, isn’t it? What I’ve noticed at RadiusOnline is that we celebrate achievements and accomplishments often. Employees are recognized for fantastic things that are happening in the office. Whether it’s honoring an employee with the MVP award for going above and beyond or throwing a baby shower to celebrate an incoming Radius baby, we celebrate often and have fun while doing it.
Showing gratitude and appreciation can be motivational and encourages us to work harder, set bigger goals, and keep improving. There are so many benefits to showing gratitude; it even contributes to our happiness. Take a look at this video, and try not to shed a tear or two.
Did you expect this? I never really thought about it, but it makes sense.
A couple of takeaways for me from this video are:
– However you choose to express gratitude (e.g. phone call vs. thank you note), it’s meaningful no matter what.
– I see this happen more often in job / careers, but I don’t do this nearly enough in my personal life with those significant to me.
It’s really simple. So simple that we should definitely take action to do it more in our lives. There’s nothing better than knowing that the work you do or milestones you achieve are appreciated and celebrated. Who are the real MVPs in your life? Go on – reach out to them. Celebrate them. I dare you.
Welcome to the Jungle
Hey all – my name’s Carolyn, and I just started at RadiusOnline as their Online Marketing Intern a few weeks ago. Welcome to my very first blog post!
It’s been a few weeks, and I’ve already gotten the chance to work on a couple of projects. I can’t believe how quickly these weeks have gone by. Every day I learn something new, and it’s great having my team to help me out when I need it. Right now, I’m familiarizing myself with an email application called ToutApp and learning more about drip campaigns as well as different email marketing tactics. It’s amazing to see how quickly I became involved with the team. You jump right into the work. No worries about any coffee runs or printing stacks of papers.
Just to keep things light for this post, I want to drop a few notes on a few eye-catching moments that have made my intro to RadiusOnline that much more enjoyable.
The Music.
Wow! I’ve never worked in a professional environment where music is constantly playing in the background, and I definitely dig it. I believe the first song I heard when I walked into the office was by Celine Dion. Man, did those memories come flooding back. Other songs are played too, like my guilty pleasure called Justin Bieber. Don’t ask me what do you mean…that’s just the way it is. (Did you catch that…these are song titles by the Biebs and Celine.) I’m here all day, folks.
The Food.
Last week, we had cake. A lot of it. Due to job anniversaries and birthday celebrations, nothing delighted me more than to have multiple slices of dessert from Piece of Cake. The Carrot Cake was my favorite! And the week before, the intern lunch was at JCT Kitchen. The fried chicken sandwich was so, so good. Food is definitely a hot topic at the office and so are the bags of ramen in the kitchen.
The Office.
I’m talking about the show. I love getting to watch it on Friday’s with the team.
The Power Hour(s).
On The Jungle side. This happens every hour. Sometimes consistently, sometimes not. Lately, the ladies have been getting into planks, and I’m not talking about routines that just last for 30 seconds. This is like planks where you have to lift a leg, get on your side, get on your elbows, etc. All I can say is, I’d rather do this than have Jillian Michaels in my ear. Thanks ladies, for keeping me in shape!
That’s all for now. Thanks everyone for making my first few weeks fantastic!
My First Month at RadiusOnline
Starting a new internship is kind of like going on a blind date. Both situations involve me juggling feelings of both nervousness and excitement. Lucky for me, the work environment at Radius is very welcoming and accepting. From day one I felt like part of the Radius community. I love the relaxed environment; the dress is casual, and the music is lively. Don’t let this fool you into believing that relaxed equals slow-paced. Everyone here is very driven and quick on their feet.
After my initial nervousness had resided, I dove into SEO head first! I started working on projects within my first few hours of being in the office, quickly learning as I was going along. Thankfully I came to work my first day with a notepad because I filled up pages writing about online directories, acquisition channels, and landing pages- which were all foreign to me. I left the office on my first day having learned more about SEO than I anticipated I would, and I was eager to learn more. Since my first day in the office, I have continued to learn more about SEO each day, which I believe is crucial for a successful internship.
During my time here, I have been doing a lot of learning-by-doing. Instead of merely talking about SEO, I have been diving deep into Google Analytics and Webmasters to solve problems. More than once have I found myself in a position where I was asked to do a challenging task, and my first thought was “I don’t know how to do that.” Initially, I was concerned about completing such tasks, but I quickly learned that I was capable of more than I gave myself credit for. I am excellent at using the internet as the great resource it is; and when that doesn’t avail, I have incredibly talented co-workers that I can always turn to.
My first month here has been awesome. (Free!) Friday lunches, impromptu talent shows, and good coffee are just some of the things I have experienced that make Radius more than just an office. RadiusOnline is an exceptional place, and I am looking forward to everything this internship has in store for me.
Where Are the Previous Interns Now?
In the Spring of 2012 RadiusOnline hired 8 new employees, but they weren’t just regular employees. Nicknamed the “A Team” they were the first round of interns to work for RadiusOnline, and boy did they set the bar high.
Since then Radius has had 17 interns and with Jae and I it makes 19, all this spreading across 5 semesters!
Some returned back to school to finish their degrees and even a few interns accepted full-time positions with RadiusOnline!
“In order to know where you’re going, you have to know where you’ve been”
— George Santayana
I know it’s cheesy, but I think in this case it fits. Our first project is to update the intern website and put some fresh content on it. While trying to come up with ideas Jae and I started thinking about the previous interns and we were only left with one question “Where are they now?”
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What was your interview like?
Very laid back. I remember Sally and Lannhi asking me what my favorite website was.
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What was your first day like?
Probably was also laid back and welcoming. I remember that at the time there were only one or two other interns so I got to know everyone pretty quickly.
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What are you doing now?
I work for Accenture as a digital analyst (I’m in our digital practice thanks to Radius). I’m currently on a project that involves a Salesforce implementation. My first hands-on exposure to Salesforce was at Radius.
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What did you learn at Radius that helps you now?
So so much, Radius helped me identify what I wanted to get out of my first experience out of school. It taught me the importance of working with great people, thinking outside of the box and speaking up when you have an idea/solution. I use these lessons every day and am already seeing how they set me apart.
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What was your favorite part of interning with RadiusOnline?
The people at Radius are genuinely good people. The environment they create is so encouraging, and I grew more in my year at Radius than I had at any other job up until that point.
- What was your interview like?
Was about 2 years ago, all I remember is that I sat with Sally and Swan
- What was your first day like?
I was the very first Intern here! I started in the middle of October in 2013.
- What are you doing now?
Currently, I work as a technology consultant CapGemini. I work with the project manager in the technology department
- What did you learn at Radius that helps you now?
I learned that there are very different environments for offices (startup vs. corporate). I’m utlizing the skills I learned working with the Websocast app in my current work as a project manager at Cox.
- What was your favorite part of interning with RadiusOnline?
The people, everyone was very friendly and welcoming!
- What was your interview like?
I really appreciated the fact that they did the regular questions about my resume, and I really liked that they asked me ‘what’s your favorite website?” They wanted to find out more about how I spend my time on the internet.
- What was your first day like?
I remember not wanting to ask to go get lunch, so I grabbed snacks and ate at my desk. I thought I had to be given permission to go get lunch. Everybody was so welcoming, nice, and down to earth. I felt like she could always be myself.
- What are you doing now?
Application delivery associate at Chick Fil A. I’m taking a 6-month crash course into everything IT for Chick Fil A, and I’m working on the Chick Fil One App (mobile app).
- What did you learn at Radius that helps you now?
This job taught me how to be curious and to constantly grow my knowledge and myself as a person outside of the job.
- What was your favorite part of interning with RadiusOnline?
RadiusOnline threw me the most amazing 21st birthday party! It was a beach party with grass skirts and margarita machine with Just Dance. Vu had to take me out of the office to pick up his son while they prepared for my birthday party. It was awesome!
- What was your interview like?
I liked the atmosphere and people a lot, felt very comfortable here.
- What was your first day like?
The people were really awesome. I got to work closely with Vu (CEO) even though I was an intern.
- What are you doing now?
Marketing and Consumer Relationships coordinator for Uncommon Schools (non-profit organization)
- What did you learn at Radius that helps you now?
It was really good to get an experience of a startup culture and of different types of organizations
- What was your favorite part of interning with RadiusOnline?
Personally, I loved the day we went to play basketball.
- What was your interview like?
I remember being really encouraged with the work they had and how it lined up for my interests. Straight up asked for a job and got it.
- What was your first day like?
I remember walking around, meeting everyone, and not realizing that I would be interacting with everyone on a daily basis
- What are you doing now?
Database administrator for Boeing in Charleston, South Carolina
- What did you learn at Radius that helps you now?
In a job the answers aren’t always sitting right in front of you, so I learned how to figure things out on his own, making a decision on my own, and then seeing if it’s right or wrong. If it’s wrong, it’s ok, but I learned to figure out why it was wrong and improvised from there.
- What was your favorite part of interning with RadiusOnline?
I really just enjoyed the relationships formed in the office. The work was fairly fun, but the people, culture, and Friday lunches were most memorable. Co-workers caring for each other. Good life advice from Vu on how to market myself as a person
- What was your interview like?
Met with LanNhi and Sally. They were excited to have a designer work on more marketing stuff
- What was your first day like?
Got to a lot more and spend more time with the people here because I had already graduated
- What are you doing now?
Designer at RadiusOnline
- What did you learn at Radius that helps you now?
I expected more things to change per project, but there’s actually a lot more trust in my work from others than what I expected. I’ve learned to collaborate with people on ideas and own your work
- What was your favorite part of interning with RadiusOnline?
I really liked working with the people. If you really want to do a project and try hard enough with an idea, the people will be willing to go for it and be really receptive
- What made you stay at RadiusOnline?
I started out with the idea of having a full-time job and LanNhi told me after the interview that Radius was looking to add another designer. I really liked the work environment and everyone made me feel so welcome!
Start Celebrating
How did we start celebrating?
Today we celebrate almost everything, birthdays, anniversaries, holidays and even national (Coffee, Face your fear, etc) days. It’s an important and fun part of our daily lives and sometimes there’s cake. With the end of the year coming up, I think it’s important to look over everything you’ve accomplished because let’s face it…..you’re awesome. Egos aside let’s start at the beginning and look at the history of celebrating.
Egyptians were the first to turn up.
As soon as Pharaohs were crowned they would be seen as gods. So the day they were crowned became more important than their actual birthday. Egyptologists believe that they would celebrate their “crowning day” rather than their birth into the world. The first recorded mention of a celebration was around 3,000 B.C.E.
Why do we celebrate?
This is the most important (and fun) part. We celebrate because we’ve accomplished something great. An athlete celebrates because they helped the team, fans celebrate because their team did something, someone in sales celebrates because they made a huge sale and a company celebrates this huge sale together. It’s a great big, fun chain of celebration.
We celebrate because we know that our accomplishments affect others around us. Don’t get me wrong, we also celebrate because we’ve accomplished something personally but doesn’t it feel better when you celebrate with your team, friends, family, and co-workers?
I have the honor of working with many driven individuals who are always striving to reach the next level in their careers. High achievers always seem to be “forward thinkers” that always strive to make themselves better. It lights the whole office and motivates people to be the best.
It’s not always so easy, some people see their goal as unreachable. There’s this theory that’s called “The Dangling Carrot Syndrom”, which happens to a lot of people with a goal in mind. Basically the person feels that whenever they reach for their goal, something or someone pulls the carrot away.
Don’t be played for a fool. You know your potential and you know that with hard work and determination that you’ll reach your goal. Don’t let anyone “dangle” a reward only to pull it away. You have your accomplishments and nobody can take that (carrot) away.
So what’s the point of this blog?
I want you to celebrate.
Celebrations come in every size. It might be a small arm pump or a full blown body celebration, but what celebrations really show is how you feel at that moment.
All accomplishments deserve a celebration, big or small.
The next time you make a sale, reach a goal or hit a whole number at the gas station (you know it’s satisfying) celebrate.
We deserve it. After all, we worked hard.
Cheers
Nick
Online Marketing Intern
Creativity and Short-Term Memory
“To be creative, then, is to look outside of the common connections and see what other memories you can stir up to draw out new ideas.”
— Tanner Christensen
Have you ever experienced this?
You walk in through the door, toss your wallet onto a table, and then forget where you put it an hour later? You casually feel around for your wallet in all of the usual spots, but you can’t seem to find it. Panic and frustration start to creep in, and before you know it, you’re throwing couch cushions in the air. The dreaded question hits you: “what if I really lost it?” Just when you’re about to lose hope, you happen to casually walk near that table and find your wallet staring you in the face. Wide-eyed and with your chest puffed out, you give a sigh of deep relief. Your wallet has been found.
This is a typical case of short-term memory loss. We hate forgetting things, especially things that are important: directions, scheduled appointments, promises, the list goes on. But what if I told you that having a bad short-term memory could actually be a good thing? What if having bad short-term memory could help you be more creative?
Whenever you create something, no matter what, there are always guidelines. If you’re writing a story, there is a beginning, middle, and end. If you’re designing a website, there’s a header, body, and footer. Accordingly, these guidelines are formed from memory. Whenever you start a project, you being by brainstorming and remembering things that you’ve seen, heard, or learned that come to mind when you think about that specific topic. This memory guides your hand and allows you to not only organize your work, but it also helps your audience understand your work.
That being said, the content that fills these guidelines is completely in your control; this is where your creativity comes in. Write a comical story instead of a serious one, design a website that doesn’t use a standard horizontal menu bar, put a picture of a monkey on a white envelope. The less specific your guidelines are, the more space you can fill with unique ideas and thoughts. The less you remember— to an extent— the more creative you can be.
To put this in the context of my online marketing internship here at RadiusOnline, I think this idea of creativity of short-term memory can really be seen in the video project that I’m working on for CarCareCONNECT. If you clicked on the link, you’ll see that there are many videos that have already been made before. Now, when Nick and I started this project, we could’ve easily replicated these videos to a tee, however, I think over the course of the last few weeks, we’ve done our best work when we hugged less tightly to the rigid guidelines of previous work. Of course, we still had to keep in mind the brand identity and visuals, however, the content that we created was unique but also eclectic in many ways (pulling from many bits and pieces of our memory).
In the end, the lack of a rigid short-term memory can definitely offer opportunities for greater creativity, but it’s the courage to try something different that lets your work stand out and shine.
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What’s Been Going On at RadiusOnline?
Happy Friday Everyone!
Wherever you are, I hope that you are having an absolutely fantastic day! Anyway, for this week’s post, I wanted to share a glimpse of some of the fun things that have been going on at RadiusOnline over the past few weeks. Ever since I started my internship at RadiusOnline, one thing I noticed is that the people here work incredibly hard. No matter what circumstance, things will get done here. However, I’ve also come to learn that the people here also know how to eat and have a good time. As LanNhi would say, “we are very serious about our food and our fun.” Here’s what the past two Fridays at the office have looked like:
The Chili Cookoff – October 16th, 2015
Pumpkin Day- October 23, 2015
Of course, there is always work that needs to be done, but that doesn’t mean that we can’t have fun right? This office is filled with lively, creative, and open-minded people, which I believe is the secret to a successful work-fun balance.
I hope you guys enjoyed this short photo update of my RadiusOnline Online Marketing Intern experience. To read more about the work culture at RadiusOnline or my experience as an intern, check out the other blog posts or follow us on Instagram @radiusonline!
Inactivity is the Key to Productivity
Okay now that I hooked you with my super-awesome title let me clarify some things.
I’m not telling you not to work
I take no responsibility if you choose to process this information by going on a 4-hour break
I will, however, take responsibility for the increase in productivity you see after reading this post.
Okay so I’m staring at my computer screen looking at this image and I’m overwhelmed. For those who don’t know this chrome add-on, it’s called Momentum and it’s basically a in-browser organizer. Anyway, back to me blankly staring at my screen. I’m looking at this page and I’m hit with this big question, “What is your main focus for today?” Geez computer that’s a loaded question. What is everyone’s main focus in their day to day lives? Is it your main focus to reach your goal (whatever that might be)? Be the best mom, dad, son, or daughter? If you’re Bobby you’re probably going to say “My main focus for today is the Mets” and to that I’d say go Cubs. All jokes aside, can you see how this is such a big question? Now let me go into how doing nothing is going to get you somewhere.
See I hooked you again with my awesome last line!!
Moving on, I know you don’t want to take a break right now.
Why? Because you’re too busy. This post is probably one of more than a few tabs you have open on your browser or phone. Well, I’m here to help.
Introducing The Rule of 52.
Some of you might have heard of this but for those you haven’t the rule of 52 is a time management technique that has actually proven to boost productivity. This is also similar to the Pomodoro Technique, which I would recommend looking into as well.
The basics are that you work for 52 minutes and then take a 17-minute break.
The reason why people are able to get so much work done in that 52 minutes is because they treat that time like sprints. They make the most of that 52 minutes by working with intense purpose but take the time to rest for the next burst. The break is almost as important as the burst because let’s face it, the human brain wasn’t built to work for 8 hours at a time. Try and get away from your computer and maybe walk around and grab a healthy snack but if you must stay on the computer for some reason, watch some funny animal videos or catch up on your favorite sports team. Studies have proven that watching cute animal videos can lead to productivity.
Think of your concentration as a muscle: It needs to rest to be able to function, and it shouldn’t be overworked.
If 17 minutes every hour feels like too much (to you or your boss) consider just taking five or 10 minutes every hour and seeing what effect it has. The results could surprise you.
So I only have one question, What is your main focus today?
Cheers
Nick
Online Marketing Intern
The Hack Mentality
This October 16th- 18th, HackATL will be holding a business hackathon for college students from all over the world. The startup hackathon is an event where developers, engineers, designers, and business people come together to create viable startup business ideas and pitch them to investors. Sounds great and all, but…what exactly is a hack?
hack
noun | hack | \hāk\
1: a usually creative solution a computer hardware or programming problem or limitation
2: a clever solution to a tricky problem
The words “creative” and “clever” really hit the nail on the head when you consider the essence of a hack. And if there’s one thing that I learned during my time as an online marketing intern at RadiusOnline, it’s that creative and clever solutions are absolutely vital in today’s workplace. Here are 3 reasons why having a hacking mentality can improve your work experience and your workplace as a whole:
1. Keeps you sharp and focused
2. Fosters teamwork and idea-sharing
3. Provides invaluable risk experience
Keeps You Sharp and Focused
Think about it. When you’re challenged to think about out-of-the-box solutions for problems you encounter at work, are you more or less focused on the task at hand? This is the mentality behind a hack. The more you’re pushed to find new and improved solutions to existing problems, the more keen and sharp your mind will be while you work.
Fosters Teamwork and Idea-sharing
“If you really don’t know how to do something, you should . . . ask for help.” This rule applies to the workplace more than you would think. Of course, this doesn’t mean that you ask everyone in your office to spoon-feed you answers. But when you’re trying to find new ways to approach specific problems, bouncing your ideas off of others and working together to solve problems has a huge impact on your company. It increases the efficiency of your work, allows people to share their ideas freely, and creates a team bond that benefits the health of the entire company.
Provides Invaluable Risk Experience
Believe it or not, whenever you create a hack, you’re taking a risk. From the perspective of a project manager, creating a hack is equivalent to doing something new. And if you’ve dealt with a large project before, you know that “new” can be a scary concept. It can have a positive impact, a negative impact, or no impact at all. However, risk-taking isn’t something to avoid because there’s a possibility of failure; you need to practice to develop into a skill. In the end, learning to take risks will stretch you outside of your comfort zone, build your confidence, and help you overcome the paralyzing fear of failure.
For more information about how you can use hacks to increase productivity, or how you can be a part of a company that embraces this kind of creative problem-solving, apply for an Online Marketing Internship at RadiusOnline by clicking here.
Sources:
http://hackatl.org/
http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hack
http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=hack
https://stocksnap.io/photo/X0R5VP6BSB
http://grilledcheesesocial.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/b5bb7-img_2145.jpg
What’s For Lunch?? Episode 1: Heirloom Market BBQ
Heirloom Market BBQ
Jae and I have a lot of things in common, but our main similarity is our love for food. We are fortunate to work for a company that caters lunch every Friday and we thought we would share our food findings with you. So without further ado…..Welcome to “What’s For Lunch” Episode 1: Heirloom Market BBQ
Heirloom Market BBQ is a Fusion BBQ restaurant in Atlanta that blends classic BBQ with a Korean touch. Known for its “Kordova” sandwich, which adds spicy kimchi to a classic BBQ sammy.
Nick’s Pick: Beef Rib Sandwich
Price: $10
Beef Brisket with Pork Ribs and Kimchi slaw in between a savory buttered potato bun. Mac and Cheese on the side with pork baked beans=WIN. When you add pork bits into the beans it makes for a tasty combination. Mac and cheese is never not good…..yup that pretty much sums up the mac and cheese. As you can probably tell it was a little messy but definitely a great sandwich. My favorite part of the dish would totally be the beef brisket. Some brisket can get really dry and chewy, but this kind had a nice soft touch and wasn’t dry at all. Mix it with the spicy Korean BBQ and you got yourself one tasty combo. The kimchi brought the whole sandwich together by adding a little heat. I’m new to kimchi, but it complemented the sandwich by balancing the smoky meat and spicy slaw.
Final Thoughts: Definitely a good twist on a classic sandwich but not as good as some of the other BBQ we’ve had (I’m looking at you Bone Lick).
Overall Score: 3.5/5.0
Jae’s Pick: The Kordova Sandwich
Price: $10
A good ole American pulled pork sandwich topped with lettuce, pickles, and…. Kimchi?! What in the world is going on? As a 2nd generation Korean-American (of Korean descent, but born in America), I can definitely say that this was an interesting mix; my two worlds put together in a sandwich. The pulled pork wasn’t dry, which you’ll sometimes find with pork that has been left out for a while or just overcooked, so that was a major plus for me. The kimchi was a radish type of kimchi—not my favorite kind—that had a sweet, pickled flavor, which helped bring out the sweetness of the pulled pork. On top of that, the sandwich included 3 pieces of fermented cucumbers that helped cleanse the palate after scarfing down this mess of a sandwich.
Final Thoughts: It was a flavor blast in my mouth, but I wish they would’ve used a different kind of kimchi (Baechu kimchi) and added a bit of butter to the buns.
Overall Score: 4.0/5.0
A BIG thank you to RadiusOnline for catering lunch on Fridays and making this blog possible. See you guys next week for Episode 2!
#RadiusOnfood
Sincerely,
Nick and Jae
Online Marketing Interns
Doing Work That Matters and Learning Along the Way
It’s Friday again! Yaaaaahooooooo!
Anyway, for today’s post I thought I’d write about something that’s commonly talked about on college campuses everywhere: internships. And no, I’m not talking about the 2013 film starring Vince Vaughn and Owen Wilson. I’m talking about the positions that college students oftentimes apply for in order to gain exposure to a career field of interest.
When you think of the word “internship,” what comes to mind? Maybe you think about coffee runs and grunt work. Or maybe you think about great networking opportunities. If I had to sum up my experience so far as a RadiusOnline online marketing intern into one sentence, I would say something along the lines of: “Doing work that matters and Learning a ton along the way.”
“Tell me and I forget, teach me and I may remember, involve me and I learn”
-Benjamin Franklin
Here’s some of the stuff that Nick and I have been up to:
CarCareCONNECT Email Drip Campaign
This project included researching, planning and creating content for a drip campaign for one of our web development branches: CareCareCONNECT. Not only did we get to learn how to do all these things, but I think the best part about all of this is that our campaign has the ability to really impact the company’s monthly recurring revenue (MRR) and sales overall. MQLs!
Blogging
Every week, Nick and I are scheduled to write blog posts for the eDentalImage and CarCareCONNECT websites. Beginning with brainstorming, we get to create content that is relevant, helpful, and insightful to the website visitors. By doing all of this, we’re helping increase web traffic to our websites and increasing the google rankings and authority of our websites.
Intern Website
One thing I’ve been trying to do is customize and edit some of the design elements on this website (the one you’re reading this off of). I haven’t made any changes yet, but in the process of trying to do this, I started learning more and more about HTML and CSS. This got interested in computer science in general so now I’m trying to learn code on the side as well. Who knew this would happen? haha
Whether you’re interning at RadiusOnline or anywhere else, I guarantee that if you have the opportunity to get involved in real work and have an open mind you’ll learn so much more than if you hadn’t. As RadiusOnline interns, Nick and I get to be a part of projects that impact the company and learn from people who are spectacular at what they do.
UPDATE: Be on the lookout for our new food blog series: “What’s For Lunch?” First post will be on Monday!!
From Chemistry to Marketing?
“Your work is going to fill a large part of your life, and the only way to be truly satisfied is to do what you believe is great work. And the only way to do great work is to love what you do.”
– Steve Jobs
When I tell people that I’m an Online Marketing Intern at RadiusOnline, most of them respond: “Why marketing?” And don’t get me wrong, it’s not because marketing is a bad field to work in or anything. In fact, it’s an awesome field! So why do so many people ask me this then? Well, it probably has something to do with the fact that I just graduated with a Bachelors Degree in chemistry. To be honest, I know it sounds crazy, but I promise that if you’ll just follow along I’ll show you that transitioning from chemistry to marketing isn’t that absurd.
Looking back on my four years of studying chemistry, I think there are 3 major things I learned that I have been able to apply during my time here at RadiusOnline:
1. Creative Passion
2. Scientific Method
3. Data Analysis
Creative Passion
Chemistry– In Organic Chemistry, you’ll find that there isn’t a strict one-way to do anything. Often times a typical situation consists of a problem to solve, a tool box, and a plethora of blank space. As long as you use the tool box and arrive at an acceptable answer, you can build whatever kind of mechanism or synthesis that you want.
Marketing– In the same way, a big part of marketing is being able to grab a lead’s attention in a unique way, and this really requires a creative approach. Currently, Nick and I are working on an E-mail Drip Campaign for CarCareCONNECT, and one of the coolest things about this project is that we were given the creative freedom to organize, structure, and implement this campaign.
Scientific Method
Chemistry– When you look at any scientific research article, you’ll see that it’s always structured in the same exact way: Observation, Hypothesis, Experiment, Analysis/Results, Conclusion.
Marketing– When you look at the way market trend research or A/B testing is done, you’ll see that the same type of experimental procedure is conducted throughout the process. For our Drip Campaign, Nick and I spent a good portion of this week observing a large number of emails and creating a list of attributes that we thought were not only eye-catching but also relevant to our target audience: auto shop owners. According to this method, our next step would then be to narrow down a list of email attributes from our research that we believe would work for this specific campaign.
Data Analysis
Chemistry– What kind of science would exist if there were no data analysis to back it up? Every scientific discovery and experiment always include a section for results analysis because this is the only way to support your hypothesis with hard metrics and numbers.
Marketing– A big portion of digital marketing is Search Engine Optimization, aka SEO, which provides a lot of these same metrics to the marketing that is done. (Note: Click here to learn more about SEO). One thing that our SEO team at RadiusOnline does is provide our clients with web traffic analytics reports for their business website. However, in order to show our clients how their websites are performing, the SEO team needs to review large amounts of data, choose what is relevant, make conclusions based on this data, and present it in a way that is easily understandable.
In the end, I found that what I loved wasn’t necessarily chemistry, but the process of innovation and discovery that fueled it. By transitioning from chemistry to marketing, I get to work in a field that not only provides me with different creative avenues but also capitalizes on many of the skills that I have started to learn from studying chemistry. And I am so excited to be starting this internship with RadiusOnline because over here the sky’s not the limit; we’re always aiming “ever onward and upward.”
**If you want to learn more about the experience at RadiusOnline or apply for an internship, check out our Glassdoor page or visit us at RadiusOnline.com
We Proudly Present: The New Intern Website!
Each class of interns at RadiusOnline completes an intern project that is entirely their own. A few years ago, the intern team thought it would be a good idea to start an intern blog. The purpose of the blog was for the interns to share their experience of working at RadiusOnline in a nutshell. The blog was a huge success, but over the few years of its existence the design became outdated. With a huge help from our design intern Andy, we decided to re-brand the intern blog and totally give it a new look.
Improvements to the blog include:
1. New team: In the past, each new team of interns came up with their own group name. “The A Team” and “Duo Don’t” are some examples just to name a few. Our team name is RadiusRockets, which we used as inspiration for the new web design. To keep branding consistent with the new website, it was decided that “RadiusRockets” would be the new name for the internship program as a whole.
2. New logo: With rebranding came a new logo. By creating a logo for the RadiusRockets, our hope was to establish the intern blog as its own creation while using the colors to tie back into the RadiusOnline theme. After many group brainstorming sessions, our awesome graphic design intern Andy created this logo. It represents the blog and the internship program as a whole. Here it is:
3. New design: Just like our team name, the new website design was inspired by an astronomical theme. Andy used a mix of outer-space photos and the RadiusOnline green to promote our fast-paced work ethic along with our out-of-the-box way of thinking. The design is sleek, simple, and easy to navigate.
4. New content: Since the blog is mainly used as a resource for recruitment, we created a “Join Us” page. On the page you’ll find a little more information about what we do at RadiusOnline, a video of what our internship looks like, and a link to current internship applications.
We hope you enjoy it! Check it out, learn more about us, and apply today!
Vision, Inspiration, Integrity
Vision without action is merely a dream. Action without vision just passes the time. Vision with action can change the world. ~ Joel Barker
In Kevin Johnson’s book, “The Entrepreneur Mind,” a key point that he makes is for a business owner to work ON the company and not IN the company. The point is that the owner/CEO has the priority of guiding the direction of the company and is severely hampered when working within the company. An owner has a vision for the business and this vision is diffused throughout the company through culture, processes, and managing expectations. However, the vision is absorbed by the company through understanding its purpose, why the company exists and adopting the same belief. The owner is responsible for influencing the company in a way that inspires its members to not just follow orders, but to seek the same vision.
If the highest aim of a captain were to preserve his ship, he would keep it in port forever. ~ St. Thomas Aquinas
On a ship there is the captain and the helmsman. The helmsman steers the direction of the vessel. His job is to maintain a given course, but not to decide what course to take. However, through his knowledge and experience, even when the captain is below deck the ship stays true to its course because he has accepted the direction the captain has given. The owner is the company’s captain and when the owner provides the influence, inspiration, and guidance there is no hesitation about achieving the vision or reaching a desired port because the crew knows what direction to take as they have adopted the same vision as their captain.
RadiusOnline is such a company whose members have truly adopted the vision that owner, Vu Hoang, has inspired them to not simply believe in, but to seek with him. Even in his absence each member of the RadiusOnline team is intrinsically motivated, no, intrinsically inspired to strive for the vision they believe. At RadiusOnline online marketing interns are ever moving onward and upward.
The true measure of a man is the integrity of his actions when given absolute impunity. – anon
FREE FOOD IS AWESOME!
I have had decent food and I have had good food, but I have rarely had better FREE food. One of the perks of working at Radius is that we get free food every Friday. I have lived in Atlanta for almost three years now, but I didn’t even know that these amazing places existed ’till now.
Honestly, I can’t say enough about the quality and range of food I was able to try here. So I am going to make you a list of my favorites. Hope it helps you choose the right dish when you become part of the team.
Star Provisions – The Shrimp Po Boy. While the prices are steeper than what I’d like to pay, the sandwiches are made with quality ingredients. Now I didn’t order the shrimp po boy, but Vu (aka BOSS) did and omg it’s heavenly. Don’t make the same mistake I did and order whatever he tells you to.
Panbury’s – Panbury’s offers authentic British style, handmade savory pies. I loved the Steak & Stout Pie. I have had it three times in the last one month. It’s that good!
Quoc Huong – We recently had food from this amazing Vietnamese eatery known for its sandwiches. The food is not only delicious, but also cheap. Their special chicken sandwich is the best. Their rice dishes are also good. So if you’re a broke college kid, this is the place to be.
Andy
Online Marketing Intern
At RadiusOnline You’re Never Flying Solo
You can do Anything you want, but you can’t do Everything by yourself.
Working at RadiusOnline as a online marketing intern you never have to worry about being on your own for a project. Surrounded by a highly skilled team that enjoys working together as a cohesive group any question you have can be answered. (Within reason) Remember Jim, we’re internet marketers not astrophysicists. (Though we are located 5 minutes from Georgia Tech’s West Campus so you never know.)
What does this mean for you?
I’m glad you asked! If you are debating the death of a main character on Game of Thrones you have an entire entourage to discuss the theories, rumors, and details of your mutual loss. Yes, you also have your Potterheads, Whovians, and any other fandom you care to participate in here as well.
If you want to recount the best plays and highlights of the NBA finals, Superbowl, the World Cup matches, or any other sporting event you’re in luck. At least one person in the office is well educated in the most recent sporting events. If you’re not one to watch sports, but you’re still interested in being a part of the conversation don’t you worry about that either, you will have plenty of colleagues willing to inform you on any recent news all you have to do is ask.
Need something at your work station to improve your environment…well all you have to do is ask and Boom! you will have it. (Again, within reason) Though, I’m not sure how much you can improve the already awesome place that is RadiusOnline.
The next time you bring your lunch or don’t bring your lunch in it doesn’t matter. You will receive an invite from several of your best friends to join them either at the office or to go eat at one of the fantastic restaurants near the office. Did I mention the company caters lunch on Fridays? WHAT!?!
RadiusOnline nurtures the best environment you will ever work in and if you don’t believe it then come see for yourself the culture and interactions between our team members! Feel like you’ve had a long day at work? Don’t want to face the traffic right away when you get off? Well, if I said you’re in luck again would you still believe me? Of course you would!
After-hours at Radius there are games and communal refreshments available for anyone who wants to stay and hang out. Why would you want to stay after working for hours you ask? Well, to hang out with your best friends that’s why! During the summer months we play kickball. Want to explore virtual reality? We have an Oculus Rift. Want to play a colleague on the Xbox One? No problem, just keep your practicing at home to yourself in case all of a sudden you become really good.
Work hard so you can Play hard
At RadiusOnline it is not all fun and games. The reason why we enjoy the high spirits, relaxed environment, and plethora of benefits from working here is because each and every member of the team is intrinsically motivated to achieve the highest potential s(he) can deliver for our clients and our teammates. Due to this unspoken understanding we foster brilliant minds to grow and work to improve ourselves as we work to improve the satisfaction of our clients.
So, if you’re looking to learn, grow, work hard AND have fun each and every day you come into the office then you need to put in an application right now! Find a job you love and you never work a day in your life right? You might even discover yourself looking forward to going in each day.
Remember:
*Drops Mouse*
My first Braves game (ever) at RadiusOnline
I’ve never been to a professional baseball game and a Braves game before. The game on June 6th was my first game while I am a online marketing intern at RadiusOnline (and in the world). I am not familiar with baseball since we don’t play baseball in Vietnam, where I was born and grew up. Of course, I’ve heard about it and have seen people playing baseball, but I am not interested in playing or pursuing baseball as a favorite sport. I don’t even know the rule to it. So I came to the game not knowing what to expect about a professional game. But then my experience turned out to be beyond expectation with lots of fun and what awesome people at RadiusOnline have brought to me.
The best part is, the game is free (wait, a professional baseball game is free?). The answer is yes, because the company paid for all the tickets and food and drink. Did I mention ice cream was catered to our suite during the game?
It began when Emily came to me and asked if I want to come tailgating before the game and I said yes. I was pretty excited about it. I arrived at the parking lot around 4pm so we had much time for tailgating. Everybody was excited and was having having a good time. I didn’t expect that we would sit in a suite as it came out to be. Once we sat down at the suite, I started to do some research about the rules! I must have looked confused at that time. Then Brian came up and talked to me about the rules. I felt more comfortable watching it with that information. There was too much drinking and fun going on.
This would be my favorite sport event that I’ve ever attended. And that was at RadiusOnline!
Turning 21 at RadiusOnline
Before I started my online marketing internship at RadiusOnline, I was a little nervous. Not because I was dreading the job, but because my fifth day in the office was my 21st birthday. I’m not the kind of girl who makes a huge deal out of birthdays, but I thought it would be a little uncomfortable just because I was joining a tight-knit team where I was the new girl. In my head, I pictured two scenarios: either that no one would know me well enough to care, or it would be like a scene out of The Office where a boss resembling Michael Scott would go over the top with too much enthusiasm over something that no one else in the office cares about. Needless to say my expectations were low.
What ended up actually happening was not at all like anything I pictured before. I was wrong about thinking that no one would know me well enough to care. I had to give a presentation introducing myself to the company on the day before my birthday, so on my last slide I mentioned that I would be turning 21 the next day. It turned out that everyone in the office was actually listening to my presentation, because on the day of my birthday I came to my desk to find it covered in balloons, streamers, and a banner. When I logged into my computer, there was even a cat wearing a birthday hat set as my background. See below for details:
It was an awesome surprise, and the day kept getting better. All of the interns went out to lunch and took me to get free frozen yogurt and Moe’s. When we came back from lunch, it just so happened that LanNhi ordered cupcakes to celebrate everyone who had birthdays in the past few months. So I had free Mexican food, free frozen yogurt, and then cupcakes. Basically it was the best birthday ever.
It feels good to be in an environment where everyone is so welcoming and fun. It was the first day that I came out of my shell and started to realize that I would really enjoy working here. Between my desk being decorated, lunch with my intern team, and socializing with everyone over cupcakes, I had a great day. And I know what you are thinking. Yes, I was productive at work that day. But I also had a ton of fun. The best part is that I still have that cat picture set as my background. So here’s to a great summer at RadiusOnline!