Four years of college seems like a long time, plenty of time to do an internship. Until you're so busy that the application deadline for the fall internship passes you by. And then spring. And then suddenly you're graduating and wondering if it's too late for that internship. The good news is it's not. Waiting until you graduate to do an internship could mean you can devote all your attention [...]
We've all been there: sweaty palms, racing heart, and the singular focus to showcase yourself as a fitting candidate for a job position. But often, in the moment, we forget that this is not only the interviewer's chance to get to know us, but also, it's your chance to get to know a little bit about both the company and the job. You need to know if this job would [...]
Photo: Rdikeman at the English Language Wikipedia. Happy Black History Month! In this period of reflection, we’re fortunate not to have to travel far to learn about an important part of our country’s past. The John Rankin House, described on Ohiohistory.org as one of the most active Underground Railroad “stations” in the state, was the home of the abolitionist and minister John Rankin, and is just under 20 [...]
Photo: United States Department of Agriculture We at RTS arrange for the transportation of many goods every single day, and among those goods are often items that require refrigeration. Thankfully, with the correct equipment and plenty of diligence, we’re able to make sure that these goods are kept at the right temperature throughout their journey—no matter how many miles they have to go. But where did that equipment [...]
February in Ohio is often cold and gray—perfect weather for staying indoors and reading. Which is why CEO Lucas Brown and COO Ben Bird wanted to recommend a few of their favorite professional development books to get you through this chilly, dismal month. Mindset: The New Psychology of Success, by Dr. Carol S. Dweck. This pick is actually around five years old now, but age has not diminished its impact. [...]
That’s right—free advice on how you can stay safe on the road from the driving experts themselves! The internet is a bountiful place. No matter where you’ve driven, you’ve probably encountered a semi out on the road. Even before the rise of online shopping, truckers were out on the road ensuring that groceries and other valuable commodities got delivered safely to the stores. But despite the ubiquity of trucks, many [...]
Slowly but surely, offices in Ohio are becoming more populated again. If you feel like you were just getting the hang of working from home, yet another switch can be stressful. So here are some tips to make readjusting to office life easier. Get excited about seeing your colleagues again. Finally, the chance to interact with someone outside the confines of your house! Whatever else working from the office may [...]
As another batch of interns wraps up their time with us, we wanted to take some time to reflect on the best parts of doing an internship (taking out the trash didn’t make the list—who’s surprised?). You get to learn whether you want to work in that particular industry. Sometimes it’s easier to figure out what you don’t want than what you do. Doing an internship will give you the [...]
From interviewing apparel to a customer visit, this is your exclusive RTS guide on how to navigate the difficult and stressful choices when it comes to office attire. While we don’t have the latest on bucket hats, we’ll take you through the ins and outs of some common expectations we have for how our team should dress. In general, we advise that you “dress for your day.” For your first [...]
It’s hard. You just want to wad up your jersey and use it to wipe your tears, forlorn at not just your team’s failure to qualify, but at the end of the entire season in general. No more TDs, no more quality commercials, no more pop beats at halftime. But, Sunday, like the big game, is over, and you have to go back to work. Here’s how you can survive [...]
