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I hate my job. I hate my job. I hate my job. Ever find yourself constantly thinking about how much you hate your job? We’ve all been there. While this feeling isn’t limited to age, it often seems especially daunting for college students and young professionals trying to find their Read more…

You know you’re an ENFP (stands for Extraverted, Intuitive, Feeling, Prospecting; also known as the “Campaigner” personality type) boss babe. You enjoy harnessing your people skills, communication savvy, and overall hype to bless the world. You find deep meaning in everything and enjoy communicating that meaning to others. You sparkle Read more…

Searching for entry-level jobs while in college is a hard task—and it gets even trickier if you’re an introvert. You need the cash, but all the part-time jobs you know of sound emotionally and mentally taxing. You need a job that meets your introverted needs. So, if you’re looking for Read more…

According to the Center for American Women in Politics at Rutgers University, women only make up 24% of the U.S. Senate, 27% of the U.S. House of Representatives, 30% statewide elected executives, 31% of state legislative seats, and 0% of U.S. Presidents. Despite the fact that they make up half Read more…

The art of being teachable in a work environment is one of the most valuable assets in furthering your career. Becoming more teachable also allows you to become a better leader and teacher. A strong teaching philosophy is key to being intentional in your growth and advancements in any work Read more…

Let’s face it ladies (and gentlemen, and everyone in between) — we live in a society that doesn’t always treat women the best. Between fighting for maternity leave and equal pay, to always being asked the dreaded “How do you balance work and kids?” question, we could all use a Read more…

In today’s professional climate emerging female graduates seek not only a good work culture, but also critical benefits that enable a future of motherhood. Paid parental leave is one of these sought-after luxuries. The extent of parental leave varies widely between employers, which creates a vague understanding of its significance. Read more…

Let’s face it, looking for a job is not fun.  Not only do you have to deal with the financial, emotional, and social pressures that come with losing your job, but it also means you have to begin the awful process of looking for a new job. Often times this Read more…

“Leadership is a series of behaviors rather than a role for heroes” -Margaret Wheatley   Leadership is no longer regarded as a title achieved by employees in overhead management positions. Rather, leadership is found within individual employees, ranging from the CEO to the new hire. Particularly, women in leadership offer Read more…

By Becca Luke   KidStock/Getty Images   Let’s face it, our 9-5’s aren’t always peaches and cream. Some days we struggle to get out of our warm bed and would give anything to use our vacation days. Other days we really enjoy what we are doing and even get promoted Read more…

You’ve been applying for jobs for months and have noticed some employers ask for a CV, or curriculum vitae, and some ask for a resume. Sometimes they seem to be referring to the same thing. Other times it seems like they are two completely different documents. You definitely want to Read more…

Phone interviews can be stressful. It’s difficult to read body language and connect with the interviewer, not to mention the possible questions that throw you off your game and cause you to doubt yourself. Luckily, with these 5 ½ tips you will be ready to nail any future phone interview. Read more…

Where do you see yourself in 5 years? Undoubtedly, all of us have either asked, or been asked this question sometime in our lives. But how do we answer that question in an interview setting? To understand how to answer this question, we first must look at what the employer Read more…