8 things you learn in your first year of work
Joining the workforce is a wonderful and terrifying thing. The times when we mess up are the most memorable and formative of our lives, but it is the things that we learn and take...
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Landing an Entry Level Job Without a Degree
Stuck in a mind-numbing job, but you don’t seem to be able to escape? This can be a hard endeavor if you have minimal professional work experience, no college degree, and cannot realistically afford...
Women, Career, And The Law: What You Need To Know
The following is a guest post by Kenn Goldblatt. His bio follows. No matter who you are, or what professional position you may be working in, knowing how the law applies to you...
3 Ways To Get Over Your “Useless” College Degree
In 2004, I graduated college with a bachelor’s degree in theater arts. Leaving NY’s famous Lincoln Center I left proud with my gown blowing in the wind. A bystander stopped me and said, “Oh,...
Should you have a 5 Year Plan for your Career?
If you retrace your steps, you will find that your desires, choices and plans regarding a career path have evolved through the years. Very few people end up doing exactly what it is they...
Got Bachelors. Hate My Career. Now What?
Tell me if this sounds familiar. You graduated high school, spent the summer enjoying the last dregs of freedom, and then attended a university or college in the fall. That is the quintessential experience...
Tips and Tools for Virtual Collaboration
Thanks to modern technology, this world is more connected than ever. Now, it’s common for people to easily and swiftly collaborate on projects while residing on different continents, but just a couple of decades...
Deeper Dive Into the Grad School Vs Work Dilemma
The question of whether to go to graduate school immediately after graduating is a question that many post-grads have. Ms. Career Girl contributor Jessie Langley tackled in her 2012 piece To Grad School or...
Volunteering: The Secret to Career Growth
The act of volunteering doesn’t need to be an altruistic endeavor. While we can’t forget that there are many societal benefits to individuals volunteering their time, individuals shouldn’t discount how they can utilize volunteering...
5 Questions to Ask at Your Performance Review
Performance reviews are an excellent time to get feedback and, of course, obsess over if you’re a pro at your job, where your career is heading and if your boss hates you. Or, is...