I celebrated my 25th birthday in quarantine - a few weeks after the pandemic hit the US. I spent some time that evening ruefully thinking over the New Year’s resolutions I had eagerly established for 2020. There were such grand plans for my career this year! I would proactively invest in leadership development. I would make use of my company’s tuition reimbursement program … [Read more...]
Networking Tips for Female Entrepreneurs from a Pro Singer Turned Business Owner
In the internet age, more and more people are turning to the “side hustle” to become their own boss. Everyone wants to know the latest social media “hacks” or what hashtags are trending this week. But what so many don’t realize is that the principles of doing business are much the same as they always have been. Networking is essential for anyone looking to build a successful … [Read more...]
How to Get What You Want in the Workplace
What is it about us, women, who feel like we can’t ask for what we want? Why do we find it so difficult to be upfront about something we disagree with? Women are agreeable. What Does Agreeableness Mean? Agreeableness is a term in psychology that describes someone as considerate, cooperative, and harmonious. If you are agreeable, you most likely focus on interpersonal … [Read more...]
Overcoming the Female Confidence Gap
Only about 12% of undergraduate women are STEM majors. STEM is a commonly used acronym for science, technology, engineering, and mathematics; which are fields that are imperative in our society today. There are a lot of reasons why this number is so ridiculously low, however an often overlooked reason is the confidence gap between men and women when pursuing education, jobs, … [Read more...]
4 Reasons Career Agility is a Must and How to Get There
Climbing the corporate ladder is no longer a linear pursuit. In fact, a staggering 85% of jobs that will exist in 2030 haven’t even been invented yet. As conventional career paths continue to evolve and be disrupted by technology, how can employees successfully navigate the changing world of work? The answer is career agility. At a high level, career agility is the … [Read more...]
How to Know Your Worth and Get Better Jobs
When I first graduated from college, it was 2008 and the economy had taken a turn. Lots of my fellow graduates were struggling to find work, and as an entertainment industry hopeful, my chances were even bleaker. I also lived in the Midwest far from any lights of Hollywood. So, I did what the Mary Engelbreit picture in my mom’s kitchen told me to do: Bloom Where You are … [Read more...]
Strategic Networking is Key for Women Professionals
Strategic networking can be quite time consuming and requires commitment to attend various gatherings. Often, this marketing activity isn’t even at the top of women professionals' to-do lists. With a crowded set of appointments on the calendar, adding a networking event at the end of a grueling day with strangers somehow loses its appeal. Yet, strategic networking can be a … [Read more...]
Standing Out From The Crowd: How to Choose the Right Specialization
You obtained your Bachelor's degree. You completed your internship. You have the letters of recommendation. And, totally clueless about the reality of the working world, you dive in head first trying to find a job - submitting applications to any and every opening, you can find. After months of this labor-intensive process, you have yet to receive an offer letter. How … [Read more...]
6 Ways to Learn and Grow Your Career for Free
Learning doesn’t stop when you get out of school — you never graduate from the School of Life. Exploring the world and yourself by learning new skills is a part of what it means to live a full life, and learning the right skills also grows your career. However, that doesn’t mean you have to spend hundreds of dollars to learn how to do spreadsheets, develop apps, or make … [Read more...]
3 Steps of Brand Building and Why Social Media Matters to Your Personal Brand
Personal branding is absolutely essential today. Research has shown repeatedly that the first place potential employers look to learn about you (after reading your resume) is the internet. Your profiles on Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram, and so on all offer a glimpse into who you are as an employee and where you're heading in your career. With that in mind, you need to … [Read more...]