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...
Category: Job Search
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...
Ask Ms. Career Girl: How do I Transition to a Career I Have no Experience in?
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...
Everything I Know About Job Searching, I Learned From Star Wars
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...
Do Glasses Help in a Job Interview?
Remember the Will & Grace episode where Will said “Wearing glasses is the intellectual equivalent of stuffing a sock in your pants.” to Jack? While the quote is fantastic, it begs the question: can...
Bilingual Ladies Are Highly Employable
Today’s post is by, J. Salvage Approximately twelve percent of the US population speaks Spanish. The United States houses the fourth largest Spanish-speaking population in the world. Depending on one’s state of residence, this...
New Job or New Career: Planning Your Next Move in a Tough Economy
Today’s post is by Kate Manning. Growing up, most children imagine themselves in a job they love. Many children dream of becoming a rock star, professional athlete, doctor, or even as a banker and...
Writing an Online Dating Profile or Resume: Truth or Dare with a Smattering of Deception
Playing up your resume and and finding love is a lot more similar than you might think. Putting substance to your online dating profile and writing something inspirational about yourself in a singles online...
Job-Seeker Advice: 6 Tips for Getting Your Résumé Noticed by Recruiters
Thanks to today’s guest poster Sheryl Coonan for these GREAT resume tips! We all know that in this economy, there’s no time for a flawed first impression. Recruiters generally spend a mere 30 seconds...
Changing Careers: Where to Start
Today’s guest post by Shannon Suetos addresses a topic that is relevant to many of us: changing careers. This can be a long, yet VERY rewarding process. If you’ve changed careers, we want to...