Note Taking Doesn’t End After College
When most people think of the job search, they think of updating their resumes, writing cover letters, preparing answers to interview questions, sending thank yous, etc. But, doing all this means you are only...
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When You Can’t Get Beyond the Interview
It’s a common frustration. You thought the interview went well. You talked a lot. They nodded. Your resume rocked. They put it in a folder. So, why aren’t they calling back??? Maybe it’s not the resume...
Is Job Search 2.0 Worth it?
Guest Post by, Jenny McCoy They say it’s easier to get a job when you have a job, but I’m not so sure. I launched my job search 2.0 last week with this site:...
How Did Your Mother Influence Your Career?
I’m very lucky to have the Mother that I do. Born to Italian immigrants, my Mom did what most 1st generation Italian-American kids do: she joined the family Environmental Drilling business (honestly, she probably...
Is Penelope Trunk Feeding Gen Y “Career Crack”?
Sorry, Penelope. I’m back. My fellow career blogger friend Nick Corcodilos pointed out a blog post written by Penelope Trunk that I couldn’t help but question and discuss here on Ms. Career Girl. In...
Busting Myths About Networking
By, Anne Brown & Thom Singer, co-authors of Some Assembly Required: A Networking Guide for Graduates www.SomeAssemblyRequiredBooks.com Networking is not a simple game of connect-the-dots between whom you know and whom others know. Using...
Chat with Katharine Brooks, Author of “You Majored in What?!”
Today I had the chance to chat with the author of one of my favorite career books for college students and graduating seniors. Katharine Brooks is the author of “You Majored in What?!” and...
Little Things are Big Things at Work
I made a mistake at work last week. I did not miscalculate my numbers. I did not break procedure. I was simply going way too fast. We’ve all been there before: it’s a super...
The New Career Girl: Gen Y Women Redefine Success
Two weeks ago I asked you what your 10 year vision looked like. Last week I asked you to consider some awkward scenarios that apply to women at work. And you already know that...
Monday Must-Reads: Get What You Want
Why Networking is a Waste of Time for Some Grads. Yep, it’s true. Some recent grads are wasting their time. Interview with Kerry Hannon, nationally acclaimed personal finance contributing editor and retirement correspondent for...