The Art of Assertiveness
As humans, we are uniquely social creatures. Much of our lives are built around the relationships and communications we have with others. And the artful use of assertiveness is critical to those relationships and...
Author: Linda Allen
The Latest Resource For Supercharging Your Resume
Are you one of the 59% that use Microsoft Word to create and update your resume? In that same June, 2016 survey, it was also found that one third of us consider writing or updating...
Stephan Aarstol’s “5 Hour Work Day” : Just Read It!
When I read a book, I do it for both the information it contains as well as inspiration. And normally, I can come up with a couple of good topics for articles when I...
Taking A Tiny Apartment From Drab To Chic
If you’re like most, you couldn’t help but notice how apartment rents just keep going up and up. And if you’re taking a new position in one of the big cities, it probably means...
The Ugly Truth About Debt
Debt has come to be an accepted part of modern life. But the reality is that debt is probably the single largest obstacle to your living the life you really want. A look at...
Why Working Remotely Is A Great Option
If you’ve been on the hunt for a first or new gig, you’ve probably noticed there’s an increasing number of remote work opportunities. What with the ever-increasing cost of housing and providing on-site support...
What’s Your Take On Independence?
Did you miss the July Ms Career Girl Newsletter? Here it is for your convenience! What’s your take on Independence? In the United States, July is the time for celebrating Independence Day. Meanwhile, we’ve...
My Advice To My Twenty-Something Self
Pssst. Yeah, you, my twenty-something self. Listen up. There are some things you really ought to know, and I’m here to tell you. You’re going to have some pretty awesome experiences. But...
Job Search Tips for 2016
Whether you’ve recently graduated and are still looking for that first career opportunity, or have been shopping for a career upgrade, one thing is obvious. Seeking out a quality position requires much more in...
Love The Gym? How To Make It A Career
No matter whether it’s the treadmill, an aerobics class, or yoga, you’ve probably noticed that when you’re doing them something interesting happens. There’s more mental clarity. Even though you are burning tons of energy,...