Raise Your Hand!
My friend Allie and I went to coffee the other day and she casually mentioned that she spoke at her college graduation ceremony. I’m not talking small tiny college here: she spoke at Michigan...
Tagged: life
Applying “The ‘Next!’ Principle” to Rock Rejection
The fear of failure is the #1 reason most people never reach new heights in their personal and professional lives. Perhaps people feel that too much could be lost if they try something different...
Women and Money: Thoughts?
I have read Suze Orman’s popular book Women and Money and thought it had some great points. Check out this video clip and let me know what you think. Are women putting their needs...
Twitter Poll: If You Were 20 Again, What Would You Do Differently?
I decided to conduct a Twitter poll for some research on an article idea I have and found the responses quite interesting. I asked my Twitter friends what they would do differently if they...
Do You Understand The Time Value of Money?
The phrase “time is money” is not just used in terms of a powerful career person talking to his or her subordinates. “Time is Money” is actually a mathematically proven statement that explains the...
Accurate Representation of Millenials in the Workplace?
[youtube=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kv52oVIcUKk&eurl=https://nextforce.collectivex.com/] Check out this clip from a 60 Minutes segment on “Millennials” in the workplace. Although we’ve heard some of the stereotypes before, the video makes our generation of workers out to be very...
Setting Yourself Apart in College
By, Jessica Lawlor As a college student, it’s always nerve-wracking to think about the future. Finding a job is one of the major worries that a person nearing graduation experiences. However, there are many...
Applying the Law of Attraction to Your Job Search
The Law of Attraction simply states “like attracts like.” According to the theory this means that our current situation is a result of the thoughts and feelings we have each day. So in other...
Buying Your First Home IS Really Possible!
Today’s guest post is by Eileen McAuslan, a friend of mine who is a Realtor here in Chicago. Eileen takes her career way beyond just showing properties. She explains the math, money, and market...
7 Tips From a Tax Attorney
I’m so excited and honored to have Kelly Phillips Erb guest post for careergirls today! Kelly is Tax Attorney and the author of taxgirl.com. She is brilliant and a fabulous writer too! Enjoy! By,...