Category: Career
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May 20, 2013 and Tagged business, career, career counselor, Gen-Y, interview, jobs, online career counseling, pam johnson
As we find ourselves in a time of economic hardship, interviews mean more now than ever. You are competing against a higher number of people who also are likely to have a higher level of qualification than normal, because of the high unemployment rates. This means that you need to impress your interviewer in a unique and powerful way in order to set yourself apart from the rest. In order… Read more
7 Ways to Snag Your First Job in Today’s Economy
May 6, 2013 and Tagged business, career, college, Gen-Y, vicky oliver
Everyone’s well meaning. And everyone has tons of advice! But as a new grad, it can be tough to sort through all of the wisdom from parents, friends, career counselors, and advisers. Especially as the months roll by–without a firm offer. How do things work now? What’s your savviest job-seeking strategy today? How do you make the case that you have work experience without any hard and fast work experience? And… Read more
Celebrity Entrepreneur Forbes Riley on Becoming a “Key Person of Influence” in Business
April 15, 2013 and Tagged business, career, forbes riley, women in business
(This guest post was provided to us by Forbes Riley.) Forbes Riley is one of today’s most accomplished entrepreneurs, a highly sought-after spokesperson, actress, speaker and business coach to celebrities and CEOs. But now she is on a new mission: helping aspiring entrepreneurs and small business owners develop their entrepreneurial spirit to become a world-class success in business. Forbes recently joined an elite team of five other professionals who were named… Read more
New Ways To Stay Organized Both Professionally and Personally
March 4, 2013 and Tagged career, lifestyle, new year's resolutions, WorkAnyone who has ever made a New Year’s resolution knows that keeping it is the hardest part – especially when that resolution has to do with getting (and staying) organized. Lifestyle expert and President of Corporate Concierge Solutions, Jan Kaplan, has some easy-to-employ tips to ensure that this resolution is one that sticks: Do one thing at a time Sometimes life can get hectic. Projects and assignments can stack up… Read more
Making it Big in Business
February 25, 2013 and Tagged Bed Bath & Beyond, business, career, cash flow, CEO, consulting, fashion, Holiday Kitchens, office, robin wilson, technology, women in businessWomen running a business quickly realize all the details that need to be addressed on a regular basis. Everything from prioritizing, wearing multiple hats, keeping your sanity when the going gets tough and staying organized through it all, are just some of the challenges faced. Eco-Friendly designer Robin Wilson, who is president and CEO of Robin Wilson Home, offers these 10 tips to women who want to make it big in business:… Read more
10 Tips to Make a Career Change in 2013
January 2, 2013 and Tagged business, career, career advice, consulting, new year's resolutions, WomenA new year brings new career opportunities, and if you’ve been considering a career transformation, the changing calendar provides a fresh outlook on changing your career. Julie Redfield, talent management expert at PA Consulting Group, offers the following tips to embrace in 2013 to help make a career change: 1) Make a list Make a list of the pros and cons of your current job. Take the time to actually write them… Read more
How to be a better blogger in 5 ways
December 20, 2012 and Tagged blog, blogger, social mediaYou’ve started a blog. Now, what? Well, you’re in luck. This article is written just for you. Here are my five tips to help you be a better blogger. 1. Decide who you’re writing for. For most people, there’s a big difference between when they’re writing an e-mail to a friend and when they’re writing one to their boss. Who exactly is going to be reading your blog? Is it people… Read more
Keys to Effective Time Management during the Holidays
November 23, 2012 and Tagged holidays, time management
It goes without saying that the holiday months are the busiest time of the year. Almost everyone’s calendars and to-do lists begin to be filled with holiday errands, party plans and travel arrangements. Although the holidays can make for a jolly season, they can also be stressful in both your personal and professional lives. In many industries, end-of-the-year business, reporting and accounting make for longer hours and work to take… Read more
Q&A with Lindsey Pollak: Gen-Y Career Expert
November 19, 2012 and Tagged advice, career, college, Gen-Y, getting from college to career, insurance, lindsey pollak, mytomorrow, social media, the hartford, twitter, U30Pro
As a young professional, I’m always eager to learn more about secrets in the workplace- you know, the type of material that isn’t taught in college. I recently attended a networking event in Dallas sponsored by The Hartford in partnership with u30pro. Their campaign, My Tomorrow, serves to educate yo-pros on career tips and how to plan for their futures. Lindsey Pollak, author of Getting from College to Career and Gen-Y career… Read more
GenPink Meets Candy Goddess Dylan Lauren + Book Giveaway
November 7, 2012 and Tagged book signing, career, dylan lauren, dylan's candy bar, giveaway, new york, new york city, ralph lauren
(Thanks to all who entered the giveaway. This contest has concluded, and our winner is Huong Vo from Dallas, Texas.) We were so excited to meet Dylan Lauren, CEO and founder of Dylan’s Candy Bar, and she’s Ralph Lauren’s daughter (one of our favorite brands!) She’s helped pave the way for female entrepreneurs all across America and is a role model to many women. Dylan is currently on a tour… Read more
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