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Job hunting can be terrifying, overwhelming, and exhausting, but it can also be exhilarating, satisfying, and easier than you think. From those who have unexpectedly lost their jobs to the gals attempting a career change, putting your best foot forward is going to make the job hunt that much easier. Here are a few quick […] More
The majority of us in the United States are stuck inside for winter (#midwestlife) but that does not mean we have to hibernate the entire time. Of course, the occasional lazy Saturday spent wrapped up in a blanket is an extremely welcome activity come January and February. But, on those weekend days when we would […] More
After I graduated college, I landed my first full-time job at a tech company — an ecommerce consulting firm, to be exact. I remember feeling so clueless the day of my interview; showing up with the portfolio I’d scraped together with all of my writing from various creative writing assignments. I discussed my essays, some […] More
It is no secret that sometimes women have to do more with less, and unfortunately, the area where this seemingly affects us the most is our finances. We have all heard of the gender wage gap, as well as the unfortunate truth that historically, women have been discouraged from discussing their finances. But there’s yet […] More
It’s easy to feel like you need to go it alone in your career. It’s up to you to land that job or score that promotion. The development of your skills rests on your shoulders. Ultimately, only you can make your career ambitions a reality. I’ll admit that there’s some truth to all of those […] More
There is nothing I loathe more than small talk, and the holidays are just about the worst. Probably like many of you, I find myself attending a lot of holiday functions. I’ll go several holiday gatherings for various magazines I write for. I’ll attend my husband’s company party. I’ll drop in on a few open […] More
Can I tell you a secret? I actually really love email. No seriously, I write emails to real people. I’ve emailed my friends before like I’m Kathleen Kelly and it’s 1998. I get a lil’ boost every time a new email pops up, all shiny and unread, in my inbox. More importantly for my expertise in […] More
Like most millennials, I grew up on old wives’ tales and outdated aphorisms, but one in particular always stuck with me: “Early to bed and early to rise, makes a man healthy, wealthy, and wise.” As a kid (and a right-brained one at that,) this Ben Franklin original stressed me out to no end. Am […] More
