June 2011

Do You Understand What Kind of Support YOU Need?

Thumbnail image for Do You Understand What Kind of Support YOU Need?

By, Joanna Lindenbaum Take a minute and write down your top three fears, doubts, and concerns. Once you have them written down, you may notice that outside help could really assist you in overcoming each and every one of those fears, right? The trick lies in not just asking for help but delegating responsibility within your [...]

June 28, 2011 1 comment CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL ARTICLE →

Where is your Suggestion Box?

Thumbnail image for Where is your Suggestion Box?

By, Gabriela Vega This week, my husband, stepson and I took a small vacation to Colorado where we took my stepson on his first whitewater rafting adventure. The company we worked with for the expedition really focused on preparing its guests for the adventure that included rafting with a seven-year-old child (don’t worry folks, it [...]

June 20, 2011 3 comments CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL ARTICLE →

Common Challenges for College Grads

Thumbnail image for Common Challenges for College Grads

Hi Ms. Career Girl Readers!  The following article by Carol Montrose is right on.  If you’re having a really tough job search, this article will help you face some realities in order to put yourself on a new course.  If you’re still in college, this article is super relevant- I hope college sophomores and juniors [...]

June 15, 2011 5 comments CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL ARTICLE →

How do You Balance Your Busy Life?

Thumbnail image for How do You Balance Your Busy Life?

I’m quickly learning that when your career is big part of your life, it can be hard to find time to relax and take care of yourself. There are days when I stop and think, “I have no food in my fridge, I haven’t taken vitamins in a week, my dry cleaning is still waiting [...]

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

Would You Rather Work for a Man or Woman?

Thumbnail image for Would You Rather Work for a Man or Woman?

By, Dave Thomas Have you ever stopped to think about whether you prefer working for a man or a woman? Having been in the journalism field for some 22 years, I’ve worked under both genders and can honestly say I’ve noticed some trends evolve. At least from my experiences, men get the nod in these [...]

June 9, 2011 8 comments CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL ARTICLE →

How to Interview Your Prospective Employer

Thumbnail image for How to Interview Your Prospective Employer

By, Patricia Brehm I recently sat down with a friend of mine who is a recent college grad looking for a job. We’ve talked about different job search strategies, networking, and life in general when either one of us is spazzing out. Suddenly I had an epiphany via a friend in human resources who stated, [...]

June 6, 2011 2 comments CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL ARTICLE →