Articles by Alix Montes

Alix Montes
Alix Montes is a recent graduate of George Washington University where he studied marketing through a concentration in International Business. Those who know him well call him "Alix" or "Montes" for short. Someday he would like to start his own business where ideally, he’d get paid to come up with great ideas. Currently, he works as an Account Coordinator at LM&O Advertising, Washington DC’s largest independent ad agency. He likes to learn, laugh, and think. He grew up in the pool and loves the sport of swimming. He is passionate about progress, especially that of black men and women. He believes that difficult takes a day, and impossible takes a week. Finally, like Elizabeth Taylor, he firmly believes that success is a great deodorant.
5 Ways to Make Your Commute More Productive

Use your commute to your advantage. Read more»

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How to De-stress at Work

"Busy" and "stressed" aren't one and the same. Read more»

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Party of One: How Being an Only Child Impacts Your Career

Growing up it was always just my mother and myself. From as early as my time in pre-K, I remember being told by my peers that being an only child meant that I was spoiled, a brat, selfish — you name it. If you’re an only child, I’m sure you’ve heard the same story. Despite the stereotypes and [...] Read more»

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How I (Finally) Got Hired

In May of this year, I graduated from the George Washington University School of Business without a full-time job. I had managed to secure a part-time position leading marketing projects for an office on campus, which gave me free housing and the opportunity to live in an area I wanted to work free of cost [...] Read more»

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Busted!: Disproving 3 Common Gen Y Stereotypes

A recent study conducted by Payscale claimed Gen Y’ers go to work “by 10 a.m., in their skinny jeans, sharing photos of their morning espresso and have built a reputation far different from any generation before them.” While we are digital natives with a love for Instagram and a soft spot for Starbucks, this description [...] Read more»

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