Why YOU Need a Mentor.
No, I’m not talking about an unplanned work chat with a more tenured peer while passing in Starbucks. I’m not talking about a one-time sit down with your boss to discuss last month’s project...
Tagged: career advice
Customer Service is Queen
I learned my lesson. I thought if I hired an assistant, I could free myself from the repetitve tasks of the daily sales job. For me, that includes returns, website issues, “where’s my order?”...
Resumes, Cover Letters, and How to Stand Out in 2012
When I graduated college, and upon realizing law school was a no-go, I had to start brushing up my resume and cover letter templates. My resume was decent – some people liked it and...
Job Outlook & Starting Salaries For New Grads
Are you a new grad? Do you know a new grad? The class of 2012 is probably tired of hearing how tough the economy and listening to news about unemployment. Who can blame them?...
The $20 Jimmy Choo Story
No, this is not a story about a pair of $20 Choos. C’mon now. That’s called a fairytale. I can count the number of times on one hand the number of times I have...
Skirts and Sneakers NOT Allowed.
Dear women of Chicago, My heart breaks a little every time I see you walking down the street with THIS situation going on south of your knees. Who told you this was acceptable fashion...
Lose the Lingo – Get Real!
“Let’s not present this to the client until it’s fully baked.” “I’ll give you a call tomorrow so we can circle back on that project.” “That is low hanging fruit we can go after.”...
3 Signs It’s Time To Fire Your Client! A Guide For Freelancers
Freelancing in pretty much any field can be fun, financially rewarding and just plain cool. Of course, just the very nature of freelancing means you’re going to have feast or famine days. But hey,...
Are You Your Own Bully?
When I was much younger, I was sort of bullied. I say “sort of” because there was no physical harm done and there was nothing I would consider verbal abuse. Being a darker-skinned person...
Bosses- They Don’t Have ESP.
It’s so freakin’ EASY to blame our bosses. “Yeah, I didn’t get the promotion. My boss is such a $%*.” “Well, I would have gone on that trip for the conference if my boss...