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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 Get Hired as a Recent Graduate posted on May 12, 2014
- 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
- Career Profile: Micaela English, Town & Country posted on July 8, 2015
- How to Recover from a Work Mistake posted on April 10, 2017
- 6 Essential Tips for a First-Time Manager posted on July 27, 2015
Carer Profile: Vanessa Quigley, Chatbooks
"Believe in yourself and be brave. Accept the fact that you will make mistakes and just keep going and testing and experimenting."
5 Good Books: Volume 11
Looking for a good book?
How to Create Your Dream Job
You'll finally have the answer to the oft-asked question: What do you want to do with your life. Here's how to create your dream job.
30 Questions to Improve Your Self-Awareness
Self-Awareness 101.
Career Profile: Maxie McCoy, Writer and Speaker
"When you’re the highest possible expression of yourself, all the right opportunities and people will be drawn onto your path."
Career Profile: Jenny Dorsey, Wednesdays NYC and Jenny Dorsey Consulting
"Find your own way and stop listening to others dictate what's best for you and your business."
Career Profile: Amanda Freeman, SLT
"Take the path of least regret. I always say that we regret the things we don’t do more than the things that we do. When in doubt, take the leap and if it doesn’t work out move forward."
How to Nail Your First Week at a New Job
You only get one chance to make a good first impression—so make it count.
The February 2017 Checklist
Here’s what I want to focus on this month! I hope this list inspires you to join!
Career Profile: Lillian Garcia, The Way U
"Once I decided to let go of every comfort, excuse and shred of doubt is when the miracles started to happen. I took a chance on myself and my dreams and every day I see miracles happen that push me forward. Choosing to believe whole-heartedly in yourself is the best advice I can give."
30 Day Challenge: Take Online Classes
ABL: Always be learning.
How to Get Your Coworkers to Stop Interrupting You
Now you know how Taylor Swift must have felt when Kanye West stole her thunder.
Career Profile: Agathe Assouline-Lichten, Red Velvet NYC
"Do what makes you happy. Don’t get caught up in the societal pressure of what’s going on around you — just do what makes you happy and makes you feel good. With all that joy and confidence, the rest will fall into place!"
How to Answer Negative Interview Questions
Instead of awkwardly explaining your biggest weakness to a hiring manager, learn the strategies that will help you turn negatives into positives—every time.
Career Profile: Shannon Maguire, Comedy Central
"I wish I knew that it's ok to not know exactly what you what to do right out of the gate. Sometimes you know exactly where you want to be, but it's also completely alright to fall into it. Keep your eyes open and find your passion."
