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- How to Keep a Work Journal posted on January 26, 2015
- How to Write the Perfect Conference Follow-Up Email posted on August 11, 2017
- The Best Questions to Ask at Networking Events posted on June 13, 2016
- 7 Girls’ Night In Activities posted on March 13, 2017
- How to Write a Job Interview Thank You Note posted on February 12, 2014
- NYC Guide: Sunrise in Central Park posted on November 27, 2014
- How to Get Hired as a Recent Graduate posted on May 12, 2014
- 22 Journal Prompts for Goal-Setting and Self-Reflection posted on December 16, 2016
- Career Profile: Christy Doramus, Crowns By Christy posted on June 7, 2017
- Career Profile: Micaela English, Town & Country posted on July 8, 2015
Career Profile: Dorie Golkin Smith and Emelyn Northway, Of Mercer
"The coolest opportunities that you’ll have in 30 years probably don’t even exist right now, so you’re definitely not considering them in your plan. Heck, maybe you’ll be running a company from Mars! Make the best decision each step of the way, and your career will take its natural path, though not the one that you necessarily planned."
5 Good Finds: February 2018
These are a few of my favorite things!
How to Become a Morning Person
The snooze button is not your friend.
Career Profile: Kristen Bell, Actress and Entrepreneur
"I am incredibly lucky to have always had a great support system and a lot of encouragement to follow my ambition. I want to be that support system for people who don’t have it. My goal in life is to spread more joy and reduce suffering any way I can."
The Essential Rules For Work Friendships
Having work friends can definitely make you happier on the job. Just make sure you don’t confuse work friends with IRL besties.
Career Profile: Anna Auerbach and Annie Dean, Werk
"'Every peak casts a shadow.' It’s the idea that every strength has a corresponding weakness and vice versa. And this doesn’t just apply to people, it also applies to opportunities and decisions. It is actually about being mindful and balanced."
February 2018 Checklist
Goals.
Career Profile: Dana Bash, CNN
"Mistakes will happen. Learn from those inevitable mistakes, but don’t dwell on them or beat yourself up."
How I Became a Full-Time Freelance Writer
Let's do this!
30 Day Challenge: Self-Care
In the spirit of Valentine's Day, this month's challenge is to focus on self-love.
Career Profile: Sarah Robb O’Hagan, Flywheel
"Failure is a part of growth; it’s going to happen. Don’t be scared of it because if you hold back you aren’t going to get to the places that actually give you new skills and new experiences."
5 Good Finds: January 2018
Here are five of my favorite finds this month!
Career Profile: Heidi Zak, ThirdLove
"Get very comfortable with being uncomfortable. If you’re going to be your own boss—or potentially start your own company one day—you need to get used to learning things you don’t know, taking risks, and not knowing exactly what the next day will bring. Being your own boss isn’t easy, and yes, you will work long hours, but if you follow your passion and love what you do, it won’t seem like a job."
5 Good Books: Volume 15
A few good reads!
Career Profile: Aimee Barr, Psychotherapist
Gain self-awareness and self-acceptance and surround yourself with like-minded people. I believe we should really build on our strengths. Surrounding ourselves with the right people is crucial and a great support to being the greatest versions of ourselves.
