Posts Tagged ‘career advice’
Important Lessons for Not Looking Awkward at Work
Well dear readers, it’s happened. I am no longer one of the multitude of recent graduates who are discovering the soul-destroying reality of the job market. That’s right, I am now one of the multitude of recent graduates wh...
A Queen Bee Doesn’t Have to Sting
When I hear the term “Queen Bee”, I actually think it sounds kind of fun. I think a sparkly tiara and lines of little worker bees to meet my every whim while I direct production of sweet fabulous honey. But, this ...
How to Make Your Dream Job a Reality
Following your dreams is easier said than done. Dreams don’t often come with amazing health benefits. As it turns out, however, with support from the right places and a solid game plan will go a long way. It’s bette...
Mantras that Matter
Early on in my career, I was your typical junior staffer. I came to work, did what I was told and went home. I’ve never exactly been a wallflower but there wasn’t structure around my work style. As I progressed in my ...
Off the Record- Find a Sponsor
While the term “networking happy hour” usually invokes images of forced and stuffy events, I recently went to an event that actually got it right. The event was sponsored by Running Start, an organization whose mission is t...
Having a Friend in the Business
Here at Spike we are always stressing the importance of mentors and networking. Based on a recent NYTimes article it appears that personal networks are more important than ever when looking for jobs. As a reminder, be sure to f...
Bossy Ladies: Featuring Founder of Connecther, Lila Igram
Having already shared an opportunity for the Girls Impact the World (GITW) Film Festival with you yesterday, we think it’s about time to introduce you to one of the amazing brains behind it. Lila Igram is not only thi...
The Advantages of Not Knowing
I am blessed with the rare talent of making bus drivers laugh so hard that they have to pull over to the side of the road because they can’t see the traffic through their tears. How did I discover this gift? Through a misadve...
Finding Meaning in Work
With the economy as limp as it is and with jobs as scarce as they are, it seems gratuitous to discuss or even think about the idea of purpose and meaning in the workplace. But Gianpiero Petriglieri of the Harvard Business Revie...
“Flexibility Without Shame”
A question everyone is trying to answer: how do we speed the U.S. economic recovery? This LinkedIn article by Sallie Krawcheck suggests that the answer may be women. If women were fully engaged in the economy, Sallie cites tha...
