How Do You Handle Mistakes at Work?
What do you do when you totally messed something up at work? Do you admit the mistake? Do you hide? Do you make excuses? Blame someone else?We are all going to make mistakes at...
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Starting a Business in Chicago? Check Out These Workshops!
If you’re considering starting your own business, there’s a good chance that you will need additional training in areas outside of your expertise. Most people are great at providing a service, but terrible with...
The Seven Deadly Sins of Corporate Life
We’ve all heard of the seven deadly sins: the seven common vices that most humans possess in some form or another. What’s your deadly sin at work? 1. Pride: Also known as vanity. To...
Gen Y Wants to Work It!
With the new website coming to life (huge thanks to Andy Merrick) and a few exciting meetings last week, I’ve been tied up and unable to blog as much as I usually do. All...
From Lost to Found: Chapter 1 of Amanda Miller’s Career Journey in NYC
By, Amanda Miller Hi, I’m Amanda Miller and here’s my story. I was a Communications/Journalism major in college and had no idea what I wanted to do with myself when I graduated. I tried...
Resilience in Times of Economic and Career Crisis
I received the following Facebook message from someone I went to High School with today: Nicole, I am finding that my motivation to do my job is falling off little by little every day...
How Technology Changed Dating
I had a great lunch with John Head yesterday in which we somehow got on the subject of dating and technology. The topic came up after we discussed John’s experience with interviewing, hiring and...
Checking in on Your 2009 Goals and $10 a Day
So it’s already February, and I have to ask: how are those New Years’ Resolutions and 2009 goals going? Most people fall off the wagon 6 weeks into the New Year. Don’t let it...
2009 Grammy Looks
One of my favorite looks of the night was Carrie Underwood’s gorgeous nude colored gown. I absolutely love her makeup and simple hair style. Her highlights and white teeth are so bright that she...
Leave the Drama at Home: Personal Issues and Your Day at the Office
One of the biggest challenges young career women face is leaving their personal lives away from the office. Up until your first job, it’s totally normal to vent to everyone around you about the...