Like it or not, language matters. How you say things matters. If used incorrectly, language can cause others to judge …
How Women Can Gain Confidence in Negotiating Raises
Negotiating raises can be difficult or even scary for a lot of people, but it seems especially so for women. …
When the Grind Never Stops: Working and Studying
My name is Rachel, and I am a working PhD student. As with many (most?) college students, I have to …
How Should You Get a Friend’s Job Referral?
I am interested in a position at a company where a friend of mine works. How should I initially reach …
Which Comes First, the Job or the Experience? The “Entry-Level” Catch-22 That Plagues Young Workers
Since childhood, many have wondered, “Which came first, the chicken or the egg?” Nowadays, a more pertinent question young workers …
It’s Not Rude! Let’s Talk About Salary
How often do you ask people how much they earn? If you’re like me, that’s a question you’ve been taught …
Checklist for Gender Pay Equality
No matter how you slice it, women are paid less than men at work. Women make less doing the same …
The Importance of a Village
Regardless of the stage of your career, it’s paramount that you surround yourself with team members that are reliable, supportive, …
Is Working with Friends & Family a Good Idea?
Have you ever wondered what it would be like to work with your best friend? You may envision the two …
Superficial Networking
I feel like the networking events I go to are superficial. People swap business cards and never hear from one …
Women’s Work: Undervalued, Underpaid, Unacceptable!
It is widely known that women make less money than men. Many people, including economic and political commentators, claim that …
Are You a Workaholic? Or Just a Hard Worker?
Are you working hard… or working too much? In a society that encourages long hours and dedication to your career, …
How to Write Professionally
Nearly everyone must write for their job. From emails to blogs to internal reports, knowing how to write professionally – …
Purposeful Discomfort & Career Growth
Oftentimes, the only way to grow is to get outside your comfort zone. Likewise, it’s not surprise that purposeful discomfort …
A Toxic Environment: When to Leave a Bad Job
Most of us have experienced at least one terrible job. Being in a toxic environment can be crushing, and your …
Working with a Bottleneck
There is someone I work with who is a bottleneck and I need to work with her daily. I’ve tried …
Are Meetings Time-Wasters? How Many Meetings is Too Many?
Meetings. They’re part and parcel of many an office job, and talk at the water cooler likely includes jokes about …
20 Firsts: Amazing Women Pioneers of the 21st Century
The future is female, and more and more lately, we’re seeing incredible women pioneers accomplishing great things. Women in work …
7 Tips to Land That Job!
How do you get noticed by hiring managers? In this virtual world of anonymity, it may seem hard to make …
The Power of Saying “No” Gracefully & Professionally
Saying “no” doesn’t have to be negative. In fact, learning to say “no” sometimes will actually leave you feeling empowered, …