Am I Ready to Face Fears of Starting My Own Business?
Today’s guest post by Dave Thomas really resonates with me. As a self-employed gal myself, I can tell you that these fears don’t really go away even after you’ve decided to take the plunge...
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Failing My Way to Success
Thanks to Samara Zimmerman for today’s post on overcoming the fear of failure! Failure – curious word – seems so indistinct and feeble when it slips off the tongue. But its bitter sting is in that...
Over-Qualification: When a Higher Degree Doesn’t Pay
One of the biggest pitfalls in a bad economy is to assume you need more education. Sometimes, it’s true. Often, though, you’ll end up overspending and overeducating yourself. Employers are more likely to pass...
You Want to Leave Your Job and Do What?
Today’s Guest Post is by, Dave Thomas In a day and age where the economy has been on life support in the eyes of some economists, why on earth would you want to quit...
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...
Asking For a Raise- How to get Paid!
By, J. Salvage Managing your career effectively can be a challenge. It’s hard to know which career move you should make next, and what steps you should take to make more money. If you...
Public Relations at Home
There’s no doubt that our jobs can influence the way we handle things at home. If you’re a Mom this is especially true. Thanks to Veronica Hunt for sharing how her career has influenced...
10 Tips for Avoiding Office Politics
Every workplace has the shroud of office politics. There will inevitably one or two people who love to jockey for position, love to spread rumors, and want to get ahead by spreading their version...
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...
Cute Cubical Decor Really Does Exist!
I’ve been attempting to decorate my cubical for a while now. Plain grey walls aren’t really my thing, nor is standard office decor. Although some argue that decorating your cubical is unprofessional, I disagree...