“Be assertive, project your voice, make eye contact.” It’s that easy, right? Wrong. Well, at least not for all of us. Sharing your thoughts and opinions in meetings can be intimidating enough even before you start worrying about impressing bosses Read More
Category: Career
25 Little Ways to Get Closer to Your Dream Job
A dream job. We all have one, whether it’s building a business from home selling handcrafted skincare products or being CEO of a Fortune 500 company. But unfortunately, many of us think these jobs are out of reach and will always be Read More
Turn the Tables: 7 Questions to Ask During Your Job Interview
There are two reasons to ask your interviewer questions during your next job interview: 1) When done correctly, asking the right questions can confirm your qualifications for the job. And 2) the job interview is also about finding out if Read More
Pose like Wonder Woman to Ace Your Job Interview
Our gut reaction while waiting for a job interview may be to hunch over our cell phones or to peruse our notes. Little did we know that this body language—hunching over, closing our arms, collapsing into ourselves—actually reduces our confidence. Read More
How to Update Your Resume After Being Out of Work
If you have been out of work for a period of time, you will have to address the employment gap in your resume. Instead of focusing on what caused the unemployment, use your resume to spotlight how your time off Read More
5 Tips to Network Your Way to That Dream Job
Do you know that about half of all available jobs aren’t advertised? This means that, chances are, your dream job isn’t listed on an organization’s website or on your typical job search site. To find your dream job, put less Read More
The Dos and Don’ts of Interview Outfits: How Casual is too casual?
Knowing how smart and talented our readers are, we know that you are about to be offered an interview for the dream job that you applied for! You have the right education and experience, they loved your letter of application, Read More
Negotiating Salary 101: Because You’re Worth It!
Most people don’t get the salary they deserve because they simply do not ask for it. It is understandable—talking about money is uncomfortable. Plus, you may feel so fortunate to just have a job offer in this tough job market Read More
Women and Money: Taking Control of Your Finances
As a woman, you have financial needs that are unique to your situation in life. Perhaps you would like to buy your first home. Maybe you need to start saving for your child’s college education. Or you might be concerned Read More
My Life as a Working Mom: Bringing Home the Bacon
Recent news reports got me thinking about how fortunate I am, juxtaposed against the many women around the world struggle to maintain a work/life balance while providing for their families and ensuring their children are well cared for. Six years Read More