Does a “DIY Career” Appeal to You?
While doing research for my client MobileGear.com – a company that was created to support the rise of today’s “mobile” worker – I came across some really interesting websites that inspired today’s post. These...
Category: Work
April Roundup
This month the MCG team is proud to say we survived the launch of the “New & Improved” Ms. Career Girl! Coordinating a slew of editorial changes and new technology among a team of...
Ask MCG: How do I overcome procrastination?
Dear Ms. Career Girl, I am a huge procrastinator. I know the things I should be doing, but I just can’t help putting them off. How do I overcome this? E.R. Many people...
Give Your Work Space a Promotion!
Now this is the story all about how my life got flipped, turned upside down. And I’d like to take a minute, just sit right there, I’ll tell you how I became the… queen...
Seeking a Social Media Internship This Summer?
I received this info last week from InternMatch, “an online platform connecting the best intern candidates and employers” and wanted to share it with those of you looking for a Social Media Internship this summer....
In Defense Of Gen Y In The Workplace
Generation Y gets a lot of heat from prior generations with regard to how we work. The word “entitlement” often gets used. As does, overconfident, uncommitted, and a plethora of other negatives. To our credit,...
Career Advice from Four Women We Admire
This post was brought to you by Marble Hill Partners. This blog started because, two years after graduating from college, I was totally lost and confused about my career. I had a great education...
Behold: The Power of a “Thank You” Note
Growing up, my mother forced me to write personalized thank you notes for every gift I ever received…and for every major life milestone. Huge. Pain. But as I got older, I realized a thank you note...
Why You Should Be on a Mission to “Style” Your Life
For months now, I’ve been trying to create a new tagline that represents the new and improved MsCareerGirl.com. (PS- How do you like it?!) I had discussed various concepts with friends and columnists, but...
Real Career Girls: Meet Lindsay Avner, Founder of Bright Pink
Lindsay Avner is the founder of Be Bright Pink, the only national non-profit focusing on the prevention and early detection of breast and ovarian cancer in young women, while providing support for high-risk individuals....