How do You Balance Your Busy Life?
I’m quickly learning that when your career is big part of your life, it can be hard to find time to relax and take care of yourself. There are days when I stop and...
Category: Career Confessions
Would You Rather Work for a Man or Woman?
By, Dave Thomas Have you ever stopped to think about whether you prefer working for a man or a woman? Having been in the journalism field for some 22 years, I’ve worked under both...
Ask Ms. Career Girl: How do I Transition to a Career I Have no Experience in?
Submit your career and life questions to nicole@mscareergirl.com! Q: Like you, I was a finance major as an undergrad. Why finance? Because it was what all of the prestigious kids took, of course, and...
Make Your Personal Brand More Powerful in 3 Easy Steps
By, Nadene Cherry Your Personal Brand is no longer only about your career- it’s about everything and everyone you touch on a daily basis! Your clients and your boss know your brand, but so...
Everything I Know About Job Searching, I Learned From Star Wars
By, Patricia Brehm Here at Ms. Career Girl, a variety of topics are covered: education, career searches, and automobile insurance. But what happens when you’ve spent time applying for those jobs- the ones where...
From Stilettos to Sweatpants and Back
A note from Nicole: I asked my friend, Sarah Zengerle, to share her experience as a new Mom. Like many women, Sarah had to decide whether or not to pay for full time child...
Do I Look too Young to be Taken Seriously at Work?
A note from Nicole: Today’s post is a MUST READ for every young female professional out there! Regardless of what industry you are in- this doesn’t just happen in business, ask your friends who...
Help a Sister Out… Become a Mentor
By, Gabriela Vega Last week my firm’s newest employee began her employment. During the time that I was in the process of selecting her, I discussed some ideas about the interviewing process. Since then,...
Asking For a Raise- How to get Paid!
By, J. Salvage Managing your career effectively can be a challenge. It’s hard to know which career move you should make next, and what steps you should take to make more money. If you...
Change the World from A Cubicle
By, Patricia Brehm To all the young professionals, congratulations! You’ve taken the next step in your life, graduated college, found or are trying to find a job, and trekking firmly towards independence. In the...