May 2011

Ask Ms. Career Girl: How do I Transition to a Career I Have no Experience in?

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Submit your career and life questions to nicole@mscareergirl.com! Q: Like you, I was a finance major as an undergrad. Why finance? Because it was what all of the prestigious kids took, of course, and I wanted to waltz around Wall St in thousand dollar suits too! I actually started undergrad as an English major (I [...]

May 26, 2011 9 comments CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL ARTICLE →

Make Your Personal Brand More Powerful in 3 Easy Steps

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By, Nadene Cherry Your Personal Brand is no longer only about your career- it’s about everything and everyone you touch on a daily basis!  Your clients and your boss know your brand, but so do your Mother-in-Law, local barista and gym buddies.  In case it has been a while, here are 3 ways to easily [...]

May 25, 2011 0 comments CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL ARTICLE →

Everything I Know About Job Searching, I Learned From Star Wars

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By, Patricia Brehm Here at Ms. Career Girl, a variety of topics are covered: education, career searches, and automobile insurance. But what happens when you’ve spent time applying for those jobs- the ones where you’re tailor made for the position- and then…boom! Your  hopes are blown-up like the Death Star when you receive the “It’s [...]

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

From Stilettos to Sweatpants and Back

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A note from Nicole: I asked my friend, Sarah Zengerle, to share her experience as a new Mom.  Like many women, Sarah had to decide whether or not to pay for full time child care (a salary of its own in the city of Chicago) or to turn in her business suit to raise her [...]

May 19, 2011 7 comments CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL ARTICLE →

Do I Look too Young to be Taken Seriously at Work?

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A note from Nicole: Today’s post is a MUST READ for every young female professional out there! Regardless of what industry you are in- this doesn’t just happen in business, ask your friends who are teachers- you are likely to face some pressure (if not just plain old insecurity) about appearing too young. I’ve personally [...]

May 17, 2011 11 comments CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL ARTICLE →

Is Getting an MBA Worth It?

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By, Kate Manning With national as well as global economics taking a recent turn for the worse, many question the necessity (or the even possibility of) higher education. Getting your MBA is no small matter – the price, the prestige and the time along with many other factors make it a big decision. However, if [...]

May 11, 2011 12 comments CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL ARTICLE →