February 2011

The 3 Types of People that Should be in Your Network

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By, Norma Tassy In order to get questions answered, learn about resources, get to the next level, or secure a new position, one thing is essential: a solid network. Take a moment- whether you are in a position that you enjoy or are managing a transition- to evaluate your network. Your network consists of people [...]

February 28, 2011 4 comments CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL ARTICLE →

Do Glasses Help in a Job Interview?

Remember the Will & Grace episode where Will said “Wearing glasses is the intellectual equivalent of stuffing a sock in your pants.” to Jack? While the quote is fantastic, it begs the question: can glasses make you look smarter? Can it help you in a job interview? People used to wear glasses because they HAD [...]

February 26, 2011 8 comments CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL ARTICLE →

Bilingual Ladies Are Highly Employable

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Today’s post is by, J. Salvage Approximately twelve percent of the US population speaks Spanish. The United States houses the fourth largest Spanish-speaking population in the world. Depending on one’s state of residence, this percentage may be higher. For example, more than twenty-eight percent of California’s population speaks Spanish. Texas is close on California’s heels [...]

February 24, 2011 2 comments CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL ARTICLE →

5 Keys to Staying Sane in your Job Search

Today’s post is by, Norma Tassy Mounting a search for a new position takes perseverance, tenacity and a willingness to stretch out of our comfort zone. Whether we are in a position that we enjoy or managing a transition, searching for a new job takes determination. Integrate these five suggestions everyday to make your search [...]

February 23, 2011 6 comments CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL ARTICLE →

Cyclical Strategies: How a Business Can Thrive Amidst Fluctuating Demand

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“Life and a box full of chocolates”- and so is the world of business. There are a plethora of companies with their different products and services: You have your tried and true chestnuts that maintain their product sales at a constant rate year after year. Then there are the shooting stars, businesses that hit the [...]

February 21, 2011 0 comments CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL ARTICLE →

Keeping Your Office Uncluttered in 7 Easy Steps

Today’s post is by, James Adams picture source:misocrazy A cluttered office can waste valuable resources including time, money, and energy. Lots of time can be lost searching for files and papers, finding a telephone number, or really any essential piece of information when you desk and office are covered in piles of unlabelled and unorganised [...]

February 13, 2011 4 comments CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL ARTICLE →

The Secret to Having It All Is…

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Today’s post is by, Liz DiAlto (PS- check out her site it’s one of our favorites!) …to stop trying to do it all.  Yea, I said it.  Let that sink in for a second. The beautiful thing about being a woman in 2011 is that, yes, we can have it all.  The very honest truth [...]

February 10, 2011 6 comments CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL ARTICLE →

What if Women Pioneered the Work World?

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Today’s post is by, Holland Banks Had the professional world been pioneered by women rather than men, what would it look like? It’s no coincidence that both the hierarchical structure and social culture in the work and especially corporate environment are structured in a way that seems to benefit men, or at least coincide with [...]

February 7, 2011 10 comments CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL ARTICLE →

11 Ways to Build Your Network After College

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Today’s post is by, Angela Armstrong You’re fresh out of college and looking for a job.  You’ve tried the  job boards, your school career counselor, etc. but nothing has worked.  So what’s next?  Networking is the key to career success and a great way to lead to your next job.  But you are not interested [...]

February 6, 2011 12 comments CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL ARTICLE →

Gender Wage Gap: Are College Major Choices to Blame?

Today’s post is by Maria Rainier. The reason women generally get paid less than men in the workforce may have (a little) less to do with discrimination and (a little) more to do with the fields we choose to pursue. Think about it. It’s pretty common knowledge that writers don’t get paid very much. The [...]

February 3, 2011 4 comments CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL ARTICLE →
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