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Celebs with Glasses: Love or Hate?

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I’ve been in need of contacts for a long time.  And by a long time, I mean that I’ve probably been needing them for the last 5 years.  Oops.  Has anyone else out there avoided contact lenses for years? It started in high school when I couldn’t see the board very well.  Then as the [...]

April 27, 2012 8 comments CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL ARTICLE →

A Blueprint for Financial Success

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Society says it’s okay to constantly toe the line of being broke when you are young. During our 20’s, it’s important for us women to find ourselves, define our path, press forward, and advance our careers. At this stage of the game, it really is all about learning and accumulating powerful experiences, both work-related and personal.  Can YOU [...]

March 26, 2012 4 comments CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL ARTICLE →

Will Managing our Goals Online Make us More Likely to Achieve Them?

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If there’s one thing about me that drives my closest friends & family nuts, it’s that I’m always talking about goals: goal setting, vision boards, getting uncomfortable, making a plan, writing your goals down, positive energy, etc. etc. Some may wonder why I can’t just be happy with the status quo, or take one minute [...]

March 23, 2012 1 comment CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL ARTICLE →

Bringing Sexy (and Smart!) Back with Four Eyes

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Many women feel that they get more respect at work when they wear their eyeglasses. There’s even been talk that wearing glasses in an interview gives you an edge because the perception (read: stereotype!) is that people who wear glasses “appear” more intelligent.  And let’s be honest: although perception isn’t everything, it does matter, right?! You [...]

February 24, 2012 12 comments CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL ARTICLE →

New Year Resolutions Professionals SHOULD Make

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What resolutions should you be making in the new year? When the calendar flipped to 2012, it ushered in a new year of potential and possibilities. As a job seeker looking to take the next step in your career, now is the time to make a resolution to turn the new year into a successful [...]

January 12, 2012 14 comments CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL ARTICLE →

Your Mail, Your Choice: UPS My Choice

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If you ask most people if they value customer service, they are certain to say yes. While quality, affordability and marketing affect the reasons why we buy, and why we choose one service over another, it is safe to say that customer service is still included at the top of our list. When people think [...]

December 15, 2011 1 comment CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL ARTICLE →

Career Question: Should I Take a Sales Job?

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Dear Nicole, I graduated college about 6 months ago with a marketing degree and have had a really tough time finding a full-time job.  I was offered a sales job a few days ago but I am reluctant to take it.  My mentor always told me that once you get into sales, you are no [...]

November 11, 2011 5 comments CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL ARTICLE →

Do You Know Your Online Fingerprint?

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There are countless wonderful things with living in the age of social media; catching up with your mate, sharing a photo of your baby with 300 of your closest ‘friends’ and also seeing if that guy/girl is still in a relationship. However, it’s important to remember that by posting your photos and thoughts all over [...]

September 27, 2011 1 comment CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL ARTICLE →

Reader Question: I Want to Relocate, What Should I do?

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Last week I received a great question from Ms. Career Girl reader Jill and decided to turn it into a blog post as many of us have been in similar situations. Jill is a very recent college grad who was quick to get it “all figured out” before getting her diploma.  Now that she’s there, [...]

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

Little Things are Big Things at Work

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I made a mistake at work last week. I did not miscalculate my numbers.  I did not break procedure. I was simply going way too fast. We’ve all been there before: it’s a super busy afternoon, and all of a sudden a bunch of requests come in at once.  This happens minutes before the system [...]

May 3, 2010 9 comments CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL ARTICLE →