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Startup 101: Essentials of Strong Onboarding
Onboarding isn’t just a nice-to-have—it’s a strategic investment in your team and business.
Melissa Sieffert
Nov 26, 20244 min read


Startup 101: How Values Help You Build a Strong Team
It wasn’t until we realized that hiring based on our values would allow us to select candidates who not only had the skills to contribute to
Melissa Sieffert
Nov 23, 20244 min read


Startup 101: The Importance of Defining Your Mission, Vision, and Values
How do you create a strong, identifiable brand, lay the groundwork for hiring the right people, and ensure your presence is felt even when
Melissa Sieffert
Nov 22, 20243 min read


A Brief Study in Fraud
Studying these cases has sparked a more intense interest in understanding how people with extreme promise, a plausible dream, and great ambi
Melissa Sieffert
Jun 25, 20244 min read


Peace Corps - The Latrines are Built
Seven months ago I created a GoFundMe page to raise the money needed to build 75 latrines in Kaonguin-Sanrgo.
Melissa Sieffert
Jun 25, 20241 min read


Peace Corps - Site Visit
I plastered on a big smile that I hope conveyed more excitement than fear. I jumped in the cab with two other volunteers and set off.
Melissa Sieffert
Jun 25, 20247 min read


Peace Corps - Hot Season
It began March 1st, as if upon that day the Earth rotated the exact degree to expose West Africa to the full force of the sun.
Melissa Sieffert
Jun 25, 20243 min read


Adulthood in Modern America
Trying to choose a career in modern America is like trying to find a life-long partner on Tinder.
Melissa Sieffert
Jun 25, 20247 min read


Peace Corps - The Wound Clinic
I was invited to sit in on the wound clinic after two months of observing consultations
Melissa Sieffert
Jun 25, 20244 min read


The Road to Business School
Fast-forward to myself as a business school candidate now, and I feel like the most non-traditional applicant.
Melissa Sieffert
Jun 25, 20242 min read
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