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Life Emergency

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“911” as we all know is the number that you call when you have an emergency – a fire, a medical problem, a burglary, etc. Am I the only one who thinks that there should be a number you call when you have a “life emergency”?  What constitutes a life emergency? Well, it’s probably different for [...]

February 2, 2012 5 comments CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL ARTICLE →

Am I Ready to Face Fears of Starting My Own Business?

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Today’s guest post by Dave Thomas really resonates with me.  As a self-employed gal myself, I can tell you that these fears don’t really go away even after you’ve decided to take the plunge into entrepreneurship.  I just got off the phone with a friend who is self-employed and we both discussed how on bad [...]

January 9, 2012 7 comments CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL ARTICLE →

Common Challenges for College Grads

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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 →

Staying Fit with a Stressful Career

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Happy Monday morning!  I have no doubt that Mondays set the “tone” (no pun intended) for the rest of our week. Start your week with energy and intention today by doing something for your body.  Even 10 minutes of push-ups, sit-ups and squats in your bedroom can change the course of your week no matter [...]

April 11, 2011 1 comment CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL ARTICLE →

Nice Girls Finish Last In The Workplace

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I used to be very naive (and still am) in my thinking. I admit up until the last couple of years, I used to think everyone had a heart and wanted to look out for those around them. Crazy and naive, I know. I’ve matured and realized that is far from the case. It’s a [...]

September 13, 2010 5 comments CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL ARTICLE →

When to Take an Unpaid Internship

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By, Rachel Martin I have finally come to the realization that I have a good resume. I’ve worked hard and I am proud of what I’ve done. So, I totally agree with Christine in her post “Changing Fields” when she says, “celebrate your victories”. How you do that differs from person to person. Maybe you [...]

August 23, 2010 8 comments CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL ARTICLE →

Are You Too Afraid to Start Your Own Business?

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Ever think of starting your own business? Are you too afraid that you won’t be able to do it? Worried about the cost of a start-up or about your ability to run a company? These are things all entrepreneurs think about.  Fear is a powerful tool, but not a good one.  It’s a setback and it [...]

August 11, 2010 8 comments CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL ARTICLE →

Perception is Reality

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“Perception is reality.” What does this mean to you professionally? Let’s be clear, the way people view you and the work that you do is the legacy you will leave behind.  Every day as we interact with others both personally and professionally, we leave an impression.  As you go about the business of conducting your [...]

August 10, 2010 19 comments CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL ARTICLE →

Changing Fields: Advice from a Career Coach

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Today’s career dilemma is addressed by Chrissy Scivicque, founder of eatyourcareer.com. “Dear Chrissy,  I love your blog and the career advice you give, so I felt you were the perfect person to ask about my career dilemma.  I currently work in the financial world and am eager to make a switch into marketing.  Although I don’t have [...]

August 2, 2010 1 comment CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL ARTICLE →

Are You in The Right Dip?

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I just finished Seth Godin’s book, “The Dip” and for those of you who read this blog often, you’ll be hearing a lot about it.  This book has single handedly changed my perspective of how valuable quitting can be.  Without going into too much detail, in “The Dip”, Seth Godin challenges the commonly believed mantra, “winners [...]

July 1, 2010 13 comments CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL ARTICLE →