It’s time to come clean. I was, or am, (not really sure… once one, always one?) an investment banker. I was in hiding for a while, especially during the early days… read more →
Every company has an unwritten set of rules. These are the rules that no one reveals; you just have to figure them out on your own. But it’s important that… read more →
If you haven’t landed one of your A List jobs, you may not be responding to a weakness in your resume. Even if the interviewer doesn’t ask you about the… read more →
Cover letters, or cover emails, are a necessary evil to landing an interview. It’s annoying to have to craft a brilliant, succinct and distinctive email when many interviewers toss them… read more →
Ever had a relationship go south? Somebody disappointed someone else and everyone suffered. Maybe it could have all been avoided if you each knew what the heck the other one… read more →
If you’re reading this article you are serious about your career. And if you’re serious about your career, you may already be among the top performers of your peer group… read more →
One of the most stressful aspects of your job search might be selecting which offer to accept. And your anxiety might have nothing to do with comparing your choices –… read more →
I couldn’t wait to go to work when I graduated from college. My own apartment…getting to dress like a real adult…no homework…and (let me say that again) …no homework. I… read more →
Many students don’t realize how much leverage they have when they receive one job offer. I recently spoke with Haley, a senior in college, who sought a summer marketing job… read more →
Forbes magazine just released the 10 Worst Stereotypes About Powerful Women. The magazine interviewed female leaders around the world in politics, industry, and media and compiled the following list of… read more →
College students often find that pursuing a major gives them the freedom they never had in high school. The only downside for students pursuing their academic passion is the possibility… read more →
In today’s economy, many college and graduate students are accepting job offers in companies they consider second tier. If their dream jobs from Google, Procter and Gamble, J.P. Morgan, IBM… read more →
When you are relatively young in the office, clients can be intimidating. There’s so much suck-upmanship going on towards them that you start to feel like part of an entourage.… read more →
I would like to say I had a plan my senior year in college, but it was more of a lemming approach; my friends were interviewing with investment banks so… read more →
One of my readers wrote that she wanted to hear about unconventional ways to grow a career. She probably realized that the career track her parents followed isn’t relevant today.… read more →
If you’ve been to business meetings, you know they can be dry, lengthy and confusing, but you’re probably still glad you were invited. Attending a meeting is a reward, or… read more →
Harvard Business Review recently published an article, Four Ways Women Stunt their Careers Unintentionally.The evils include avoiding self-promotion, neglecting to ask for what you want, shunning attention, and keeping silent.… read more →
Yesterday I spoke to a group of students at George Washington University about professionalism. GWU’s Career Development office selected the topic because recently-employed alumni were having difficulties adjusting to their… read more →
My neighbor, Kathy, ran Human Resources for a large fragrance company. When I first got to know Kathy, I would leave our conversation thinking how much fun she was. But… read more →
Even though it’s not unusual for a prospective hirer to ask “What is your current salary?” the question always sounds invasive. Maybe that’s why job candidates don’t spend much time… read more →