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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
- NYC Guide: Sunrise in Central Park posted on November 27, 2014
- 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
- 6 Essential Tips for a First-Time Manager posted on July 27, 2015
- The Best Career Podcasts to Listen to if You’re Starting a New Job posted on August 14, 2015
- How to Recover from a Work Mistake posted on April 10, 2017
Career Profile: Johanna Lanus, Work With Balance
"Work hard, don’t cut corners and be nice to those around you. "
When To Say No At Work (And Why It’s Important)
Remember: No is a complete sentence.
Career Profile: Maja Svensson, Elsa and Me
"The answer is always within you just surround yourself with great people who will ask you great and challenging questions."
Career Profile: Callie Schweitzer, Time Inc.
"Be extraordinary."
Career Profile: Ali Martillotta, BRANDSTYLE Communications
"Push past your comfort zone in all facets of life: emotionally, physically and mentally. You're usually capable of more than meets the eye if you really believe in what you set your mind to."
Career Profile: Jenna Tanenbaum, GreenBlender
"If you truly believe in something, you will find a way to teach yourself the necessary skills to get the job done. Action is better than inaction."
City Guide: 48 Hours in Austin, Texas
If you are planning a trip to Texas’ capital city, check out my list of go-to hotspots for an authentic Austin experience.
How to Deal With Negative Feedback at Work
Negative feedback can be extremely beneficial to your work performance and to your career.
Career Profile: Kathryn Finney, digitalundivided
“Always be true to yourself.” At the end of the day, you have to go home to yourself. You have to be with yourself. So make sure what you do is representative of who you are and that you feel comfortable to stand behind your work.
Day In The Life: A Millennial With A Side Hustle
How do I do it all? Coffee and careful time management. Take a look at my day.
10 Ways to Practice Self-Care
Embrace a little self-care every day. You’ll feel much more energized when you start your day — and more relaxed before bed.
Career Profile: Suzannah Weiss, Freelance Writer
"My profession brings out my adventurous side, forces me to leave my comfort zone, and exposes me to worlds I would have never otherwise discovered."
How to Negotiate a Raise
If you want a raise or promotion you have to ask for one. How do you ask for a raise? I asked managers to share best practices for asking for a raise.
5 Good Books: Volume 9
“Books are a uniquely portable magic.” ― Stephen King
