Where is your Suggestion Box?
By, Gabriela Vega This week, my husband, stepson and I took a small vacation to Colorado where we took my stepson on his first whitewater rafting adventure. The company we worked with for the...
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Common Challenges for College Grads
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...
How do You Balance Your Busy Life?
I’m quickly learning that when your career is big part of your life, it can be hard to find time to relax and take care of yourself. There are days when I stop and...
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...
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...
Make Your Personal Brand More Powerful in 3 Easy Steps
By, Nadene Cherry Your Personal Brand is no longer only about your career- it’s about everything and everyone you touch on a daily basis! Your clients and your boss know your brand, but so...
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...
From Stilettos to Sweatpants and Back
A note from Nicole: I asked my friend, Sarah Zengerle, to share her experience as a new Mom. Like many women, Sarah had to decide whether or not to pay for full time child...
Do I Look too Young to be Taken Seriously at Work?
A note from Nicole: Today’s post is a MUST READ for every young female professional out there! Regardless of what industry you are in- this doesn’t just happen in business, ask your friends who...