Is Your Job a Danger to Your Health?
As you trudge off to work today, ask yourself a simple question, “Is My Job Going to be the Death of Me?” While it is quite uncommon for a worker to keel over on...
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To Grad School or Not to Grad School?
If you’re a recent graduate, you might face a major decision: do you continue your education through grad school, or do you jump into the field and start looking for a job? In a...
Fighting the Blues at Work
A couple of weeks ago, I celebrated Single Awareness Day— or what some “traditionalists” like to refer to as Valentine’s Day. While I promised myself that I wouldn’t let a candy corporation holiday negatively...
A Teacher’s Perspective: Career Advice I Wish I Would Have Followed
Although I enjoy my job as a teacher, sometimes I wonder what else I could have done with my life. I suppose that’s why I also started a website for teachers; there has always...
Volunteering = Career Development
I have always been a volunteer. I have just simply believed in the importance of giving time and resources when and if you are able. I have had the pleasure of serving on the...
Don’t Think About How Much You Hate Your Job… You Might Feel The Urge To Do Something About It
I meet people all the time who hate their job but rather than help them wallow in their misery, I try and help them see the possibilities. What do you want to do instead? What’s...
Let’s Dance Out Loud Chicago
My name is Kovie Biakolo and I am the Events Coordinator for Ms Career Girl Meda. It has taken me a while to post an entry because I wanted to gain some experience writing...
An Interview with Alexandra Levit on Blind Spots
There are a few people who really got me interested in writing about career and young professional-related topics: Dr. Debra Condren (Ambitious), Christine Hassler (20Something, 20Everything) and, of course, Alexandra Levit. I was excited...
Join Me, Alexia Vernon and Emily Bennington on a Free Call Tonight!
I’m thrilled to invite you to a free career coaching call with Alexia Vernon and Emily Bennington TONIGHT at 8pm CST! I’m so excited to moderate a call between these two top career advisors,...
Interim Management: Dream Job or Not for You?
Today I was introduced to an interesting company and (potentially Gen Y-friendly) career concept, and I’m curious what you guys think about it. How many of you hate having the same routine day after...