Taking risks with your livelihood can be a terrifying prospect. But when you are ready, you are ready.

CAREER DEVELOPMENTCrystal CarterNovember 22, 2018CAREER ADVANCEMENT, RISKS, RISK TAKING, EDUCATIONComment

Don’t Be Confined by the Limitations of Your Career Label

It you have been limited by your career label, it’s difficult to branch out and professionally redefine yourself. Sometimes it even means taking on lesser paying, lower-level jobs in order to re-position yourself for your dream job. It’s never too late to break free from your career label and take more strategic steps toward your dream career.

CAREER DEVELOPMENTGabby GonzagaNovember 22, 2018CAREER, CAREER DEVELOPMENT, DREAM JOB, LABEL, LIMITATIONS, LONG-TERM GOALSComment

Other Duties As Assigned

“Other duties as assigned” has taken on a life of its own in today’s workforce.

CAREER DEVELOPMENTCrystal CarterNovember 1, 2018CAREER DEVELOPMENT, PORTFOLIO BUILDING, WORK RESPONSIBILITIESComment

The Truth About Networking

“Networking.” The magic word of job searching. But here’s the truth about job searching.

CAREER DEVELOPMENT Claudia DimuroOctober 25, 2018JOB SEARCHING, NETWORKING, TRUTH, PROFESSIONAL, JOB APPLICATIONComment

We’re Not Lazy: Debunking the Myth of the Millennial Work Ethic

There’s the myth that millennials don’t like to put any effort into the careers. Is such a negative perception true? Or is there a layer to the millennial workforce that’s just not being peeled back?

CAREER DEVELOPMENT Claudia DimuroSeptember 20, 2018CAREER, DEVELOPMENT, MILLENNIAL, WORK, ETHICComment

What Should You Include on Your Resume?

The Internet has a tremendous amount of advice for writing a resume, lists of dos and don’ts are readily obtainable. With all of this information available, how do you filter down to the basics?

CAREER DEVELOPMENTCrystal CarterSeptember 13, 2018RESUME, JOB HUNTING, CAREER ADVICE, EMPLOYMENT Comment

So, What does Tracee Ellis Ross Have To Do With The Wage Gap?

In January, Tracee Ellis Ross was accused of threatening to appear in fewer episodes of Blackish. Here is how she positively addressed the rumors and used her platform as an actress to urge tightening the gender wage gap.

What Do You Want to Be When You Grow Up

Life is not a straight line from graduation to retirement. This road has many branches, many paths that lead to the end. Life tangles, it twists, and sometimes the best stuff is off the beaten path.

CAREER DEVELOPMENTCrystal CarterAugust 23, 2018CAREER PLANNING, EDUCATION, LIFE EVENTS, SUCCESS, HAPPINESS, LEARNINGComment

3 Reasons Why You Should Counter a Salary Offer

When women gain employment, they are quick to accept whatever salary is offered. However, it is a common practice to ask your employer for a higher amount. It will set the tone for the rest of your time with that employer and more than likely, you will wind up making more money.

5 Ways to Impress Your Boss

In order to get ahead in a company, one must have a few characteristics. They include being reliable, being fast, and always trying to do a little more than what is asked of you. Employers are looking for people who will bring value to a company, so always keep that in mind when performing your duties.

Hear Me Out

It's all about connecting and growing within your desired field. Having a mentor to help guide you is a perfect way to start. Hear us out on this, it’s worth it!

CAREER DEVELOPMENTJenelle ParrishJuly 19, 2018CAREER, MENTOR, WOMENINWORK, NETWORKING, RESOURCES, MENTORSHIPComment

Workplace Woes: Sexual Harassment in The Workplace

With sexual harassment stories at an all-time high, it's important that we discuss sexual harassment in the workplace, stories that have helped us make progress, and steps on how to handle harassment.

CAREER DEVELOPMENTJenelle ParrishJuly 12, 2018CAREER, SEXUALHARASSMENT, WORKPLACE, WOMEN, MEN, HARASSMENTComment

The Personal is Political and Personally, I'm Freezing

Office thermostats are set to appease men. Elizabeth propose raising office temperatures as a step toward gender equality, an impossible goal as long as women’s comfort is an afterthought.

CAREER DEVELOPMENTElizabeth CoughlinJuly 12, 2018OFFICE, TEMPERATURE, SEXISM, WORKPLACE, COLD, AIR CONDITIONINGComment

The Mary Richards Effect

Why The Mary Tyler Moore Show is still so important, even in 2018.

Spotlight on the Salary Gap

We know there’s a wage gap in Hollywood. Here’s what women are doing to bridge it.

CAREER DEVELOPMENTKim PintoFebruary 15, 2018INEQUALITY, WAGE GAP, SEXISM, HOLLYWOODComment

Knowing Which Industry You Want To Work In

How to become a master of industry!

CAREER DEVELOPMENTKim PintoFebruary 13, 2018CAREER, CAREER PATH, DECISION MAKING, RISK TAKING, RESUMES, INDUSTRY, PROFESSIONALComment

Entrepreneurship vs. Nine To Fives

Are you looking to make it on your own in the world of business or do you prefer the security and comfort of a standard schedule? Let’s dig into the pros and cons of each.

CAREER DEVELOPMENTKim PintoJanuary 23, 2018ENTREPRENEURSHIP, JOBS, INCOME, STEADY WORK, RISKS, RISK TAKING, BUSINESSComment

Mentorship

Sometimes it can be hard to stay driven, but having a good mentor can make all the difference.

CAREER DEVELOPMENTKim PintoJanuary 17, 2018MENTORSHIPComment

The Beauty of Startups

Working at a startup may seem to be the road less traveled, but keep in mind all established large firm companies were once startups too. While startups aren’t able to provide the same stability large incorporated businesses can, there are numerous benefits to working at a startup. Don't sleep on startups beauties!

CAREER DEVELOPMENTAyika TshimangaOctober 4, 2017STARTUPS, CAREERComment