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About That Road Less Traveled.
Ms. Career Girl
JUNE 22, 2019
“I shall be telling this with a sigh. Somewhere ages and ages hence: Two roads diverged in a wood, and I—. I took the one less traveled by, And that has made all the difference.”
Ms. Career Girl
Tips For Working Women Ready to Start a Family
Ms. Career Girl
JUNE 25, 2019
Many women are passionate about their careers but also want to start a family. For those who plan to be working mothers and still want to further their career while being a good mom, the idea of doing both can be overwhelming.
How to Bounce Back from Stress at Work
Ms. Career Girl
JUNE 17, 2019
When work is stressing you out, you can feel it right when you wake up. Instead of feeling inspired and ready for the day, you might feel trapped or fatigued. That feeling of dread is a clear sign of stress at work.
10 Books for Mom – For The Mom Who Does It All
Ms. Career Girl
MAY 8, 2019
Mothers can be the most influential person in a woman’s life and each year we get to celebrate the mothers who love, cherish and support their children and those most important to them.
Doing This One Thing Increases Your Chance of Getting Hired by 75%
Ms. Career Girl
JUNE 7, 2019
Getting hired, even in today’s strong job market, is a numbers game. And the numbers are scary. Right off the bat, a resume faces a lot of competition. Just to give you an idea of the sheer volume, Monster.com reports 427,000 resume postings a week. That’s 22.2
Unemployed? How To Survive and Thrive
Ms. Career Girl
JUNE 6, 2019
Staying positive when you’re unemployed, especially where you must constantly state that yes, you are still “in transition,” can be a tall order. In order to maximize success, you must have practices to shatter the negative illusions in your mind.
HOW TO SURVIVE AND THRIVE DURING THE SUMMER AS A SINGLE PERSON
Ms. Career Girl
JUNE 24, 2019
Summer can be one of the toughest times to be single. There’s nothing worse than looking at Instagram or Facebook and seeing your married/couple friends off on vacation in the South of France or spending the weekend at a BBQ in the Hamptons while you stare longingly at your dog in your cramped apartment wishing your fire escape could morph into the Caribbean Sea or a gondola in Venice. If you haven’t met Mr. or Ms. Right by Memorial Day Weekend how can you salvage your summer?
How to Be Limitless in Your Life and Career
Ms. Career Girl
APRIL 9, 2019
We all have a similar goal. We want success to feel meaningful, we want our work to matter. But it doesn’t. And we feel stuck. No matter how hard we hustle and grind toward success, or how much we achieve it. That’s because the problem isn’t how we achieve success, it’s how we define success.
Beach Getaway? Check Out These 2019 Summer Beach Reads
Ms. Career Girl
JUNE 5, 2019
When you’re a working woman, sometimes nothing is better than time off, in peace and quiet with a great new book.
Why Managing Remotely Is So Tough—and Eight Ways to Make It Easier
Ms. Career Girl
APRIL 15, 2019
Managing remotely has quickly become the norm in today’s work world. And yet, it’s not easy. With more employees working remotely or on flex schedules, it can be tough to create the kind of connection you need to help people do their best work. You can’t pick up on non-verbal cues.
Don’t Let Fear Stall Your Career – Four Don’ts and What to Do About Them
Ms. Career Girl
MAY 13, 2019
A fashionably dressed woman glides into my office, a tall cup of steaming java in her hand. She settles down into the chair across from me, ready to discuss the state of her career. She has worked hard to succeed in her current job, giving her a sense of both pride and satisfaction.
The Abyss Named Shirley – Looking In To See All of Who I Am
Ms. Career Girl
APRIL 29, 2019
I have an Abyss. That place I tuck all the things that frighten me, that make me feel small. The memories that make me cringe, years later, reminding me that I’m completely irrelevant to the real word. I’ve even named my Abyss. Shirley, the Abyss. Shirley holds all my fears.
HELP WANTED: HOW TO AVOID ROOKIE MISTAKES ON A JOB INTERVIEW
Ms. Career Girl
APRIL 19, 2019
Whether you are in college seeking an internship, or further on in your career and looking to advance your position, making basic and careless mistakes on a job interview can cost you that opportunity even if you have the experience, credentials, and intelligence. First impressions count!
Why Active Listening Is So Important (and How to Learn It)
Ms. Career Girl
MARCH 25, 2019
Don’t let the name fool you—soft skills are some of the most important skills you can develop. And among them, active listening is one of the best soft skills you can master.
The proof is in the paper
Ms. Career Girl
APRIL 30, 2019
There is nothing more frustrating than hearing the tell-tale beep from the printer mid-way through a print job. Paper jam! After my last adventure in clearing a paper jam, I decided to look into what exactly causes these seemingly random paper jams and what I could do to help prevent future jams.
Six Standout Traits of Courageous Women
Ms. Career Girl
MAY 14, 2019
A new study by IBM, “ Women, Leadership, and the Priority Paradox ,” reveals a harsh truth: advancing women in the workplace still, in 2019, just isn’t a priority.
Three Ways Women Hold Themselves Back – And What To Do About It
Ms. Career Girl
APRIL 11, 2019
Have you ever felt like you just weren’t good enough to apply for a position… despite meeting all the qualifications? Do you ever feel the need to change yourself… because it makes other people feel more comfortable with you?
Chilling Winter Thrillers Sure To Keep You Warm and Reading All Night
Ms. Career Girl
FEBRUARY 13, 2019
As the winter chill continues to set in, there’s no better time to pick up the season’s best new suspenseful thrillers. If you’re looking to get swept away by a great new chilling read during your time off this winter, one or more of this winter’s best thrillers will be just what you need.
More Women in Business Means More Cash for Women and Their Employers
Ms. Career Girl
APRIL 12, 2019
Did you know that based on a recent research study from McKinsey , the most ethnically diverse companies are 35% more likely to outperform the least ethnically diverse companies.
It’s National Volunteer Month – Volunteering Helps Your Community, Career and Health
Ms. Career Girl
APRIL 23, 2019
Volunteering is at an all-time high in the U.S., according to a November 2018 report by the Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS). In 2017, 30.3% of adults volunteered through an organization, up 6% from the previous year.
Why Being Yourself at Work Starts With Knowing Yourself at Home
Ms. Career Girl
JUNE 3, 2019
Do you feel that you need to wear a professional mask at work? In the past, the divide between ‘work’ and ‘home’ was pretty concrete. You had a ‘work’ self and a ‘private’ self, and rarely should the twain meet. But these days, employers are encouraging us to be ourselves most of the time.
Is Patience Your Most Underdeveloped Career Skill?
Ms. Career Girl
MARCH 7, 2019
We live in a culture of wanting it all and wanting it all now. Getting ahead in our careers is often paramount in our minds, and an accelerated schedule for achievement is a preoccupation to which many of us fall prey.
Why Every Adult Should (And Can!) Understand Basic Finance
Ms. Career Girl
APRIL 25, 2019
As a financial planner I’ve seen how intimidated most people are by finance. I see lots of clients who don’t understand basic finance, thus they have avoided managing (or “dealing with”) their money all together.
Holiday Book Gift Guide for the Career Girl Who Doesn’t Have Time to Shop
Ms. Career Girl
DECEMBER 7, 2018
As the days get shorter and your workload gets heavier, we know how difficult it is to handpick gifts for all of your family and friends. The one gift everyone will love this year? A brand-new book.
Things to Consider Before You Quit Your Job and Go Freelance
Ms. Career Girl
MAY 3, 2019
It’s becoming more common for people to take on freelancing gigs, leaving their seemingly stable jobs for the more unsettled but flexible life of a full-time freelancer.
Social Media – Is it Really Bad For Us?
Ms. Career Girl
MARCH 19, 2019
So, is social media bad for us? For some, the mere mention of the phrase “social media” can turn them away from whoever uttered it. Nothing can be worse than this attention-guzzling, addition-forming, artificial-feeling method of staying connected with friends and family.
Not Getting Any Feedback at Work? Here’s How to Seek it Out
Ms. Career Girl
APRIL 3, 2019
Are you the kind of girl who gives 110% to a work project? Do you expect your supervising managers will notice and acknowledge your effort?
Can’t Sleep? Here Are The Keys To Better Sleep This Summer
Ms. Career Girl
JUNE 14, 2019
I have been working in the field of pediatric sleep for over 15 years. I want people to know about the importance of sleep, because our society seems to undervalue its role in good health.
5 Public Speaking Myths You Need To Break
Ms. Career Girl
JUNE 11, 2019
Does public speaking need to fill us with dread? Are there some commonly held belief systems that hold us back from sharing our perceptions, ideas, and making an impact? You betcha! Here are five really unhelpful myths that need to hit the road- now!
How to Map Out Your Future When Your Boss Is Evasive
Ms. Career Girl
FEBRUARY 21, 2019
You wanted to work at this company forever, but now that you’ve finally succeeded and are settling in, matters with your boss feel murky. She’s neither critical nor reassuring. In fact, you’ve yet to detect a crack in her poker face.
5 Tips to Turn Your Passion Into a Lucrative Side Hustle
Ms. Career Girl
FEBRUARY 20, 2019
A side hustle is a way to make money outside of your 9 to 5 and 37 percent of Americans have one, making an average of $686 per month. However, a side hustle is more than just a part-time job.
Four Ways You Are Apologizing Wrong
Ms. Career Girl
MARCH 13, 2019
Apologies are something we love to receive and hate to give. And especially as a leader, they are tough. They require a great deal of humility, which challenge your pride and ego. They are an open admission of failure and wrongdoing, but when delivered with sincerity, they hold power with your team.
Age is power – Being Badass at 50
Ms. Career Girl
MAY 31, 2019
Society tells us that getting old is bad. And in the workplace, getting old often means losing your status and your job. Women, especially feel the pressure to stay young and attractive to stay employed. As we age, we’re marginalized and easily dismissed as irrelevant. And too often, we come to believe the ageist story about ourselves that we can’t compete, despite our accomplishments and who we once were. We feel powerless. Society makes it challenging to feel like much of a badass at 50.
3 Lessons I Learned From Writing A Book
Ms. Career Girl
MARCH 4, 2019
The Adventure of Writing a Book. A couple of years ago, I gave birth to a book, Living Singlish , an ‘older sister in your pocket’ for women building strong, independent lives, whether alone or in a relationship. It flowed out of me, as the result of helping a young friend launch her life.
SUBLIMATION – Not For This Woman!
Ms. Career Girl
MARCH 1, 2019
I admit it. I love awards shows. Back in January, I looked forward to the Golden Globes Andy Samberg, Sandra Oh promise of a non-political show to help me chill out. It’s not like we don’t have enough political chaos to shift through during our regular news cycles.
No Strings Attached – The Story of My $2,000 Stipend for Interview Attire
Ms. Career Girl
MARCH 5, 2019
Mid-career, I was interviewing for a major, global beauty brand, and was surprised by a phone call from the recruiter, saying the brand didn’t want to offend me, but would like to offer me $2,000 to purchase an outfit for my final interview with the head of the company, a man.
Five Steps for the Introvert Who Wants to Move Up
Ms. Career Girl
APRIL 17, 2019
You are doing a perfectly competent job—maybe even a brilliant one—but make sure you aren’t toiling away in a bubble. As an introvert, your natural ability to reflect is an asset in many contexts, but turning inward is a mistake when it comes to your career.
Why You Should Consider a Flexible Job as a New College Grad
Ms. Career Girl
APRIL 16, 2019
You’ve walked the aisle, received your diploma, and taken photos with your excited family and friends. Congrats! You’ve graduated college—now what? The journey of finding a job can be different for everyone: frustrating, long, short, easy, difficult.
Tips for Seeking Out a Mentor from Successful Women Who Have Done It
Ms. Career Girl
APRIL 10, 2019
Seeking out a mentor can be hard. Where do you look? How do you ask? However, mentorship can be a valuable tool in your career growth. In fact, people who have had a mentor are 130 percent more likely to be in a leadership role, according to Mentoring.org.
Transitioning Your Career – How I Went From Jazz Artist to Writer
Ms. Career Girl
APRIL 1, 2019
Pay attention to your yearnings. When I was about to turn forty I started thinking about what I wanted to do with the rest of my life. I had been a stay at home mom for ten years at the time and was starting to feel the itch of getting back to my musical roots.
The Truth About Working For A Charity
Ms. Career Girl
APRIL 2, 2019
Many people want to work for a charity. Reasons include giving back to the world, working for a personally relevant cause, or a wish to work with a particular culture or in a particular location. Timing and career stage also contribute.
Critical Comparison – When Comparing Yourself Goes Wrong
Ms. Career Girl
JUNE 10, 2019
When you are comparing yourself to other women and their lives – success, relationship, business, career, health, looks – this is when critical comparison can come into play. Women often compare themselves to other women who may share similar qualities.
Using “Retail Therapy” to Cope With Anxiety and Depression
Ms. Career Girl
MAY 22, 2019
May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and it’s important to note that women are twice as likely to be diagnosed with anxiety and depression.
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