Career Advice for Women

It Might Help If You Curse A Little More At Work

Wall Street Journal | Joann S. Lublin | Posted 05.25.2012

Carol Bartz, fired as chief executive of Yahoo Inc. YHOO -0.20% last September, wishes she did one thing differently during her troubled tenure. "I...

Career-Day Barbie and Stepford Wives: Don't forget they are made of plastic...

Marjorie Clifton | Posted 05.21.2012

Marjorie Clifton

It is my hope that women mentors are showing off their wrinkles and professional battle wounds when coaching other women. Because while age and titles may separate us; we face similar battles.

More Green, Less Red

Emma Goss | Posted 04.18.2012

Emma Goss

On Equal Pay Day on April 17, we are reminded that discrimination and inequality still pervade our society.

WATCH: Tips For Dealing With Setbacks, From Kathy Griffin

Posted 04.16.2012

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WATCH: Advice For Women In Their Prime, From Kathy Griffin

Posted 04.16.2012

Comedian and talk show host, Kathy Griffin, tells me what she considers to be the perfect age, and her answer might just surprise you! var src_url...

Women in Technology: Let’s Close the Gap

Peggy Johnson | Posted 04.10.2012

Peggy Johnson

As a woman in what has been perceived to be a "man's profession," I've learned some lessons along the way which may be helpful to young women considering a technical career.

Showing Up Strategic

Rebecca Shambaugh | Posted 05.09.2012

Rebecca Shambaugh

The issue is not that women aren't strategic thinkers. The problem is that they sometimes don't come across that way. And in business, as in life, perception is reality.

5 Ways To Look Hireable On Facebook

Posted 02.29.2012

There’s another reason to feel a twinge of envy toward those acquaintances with 1,000-plus Facebook friends. You know, the ones whose walls are an i...

It’s Never Too Late

Mrs. Moneypenny | Posted 04.23.2012

Mrs. Moneypenny

The truth is, it is never "too late" for anything -- to go into politics, to write your first novel, to tweet, to climb Everest, or to learn to swim.

3 Steps to Take When Asking for a Raise

Women & Co | Posted 04.23.2012

Women & Co

If you're not willing to leave your hard-earned dollars on the table -- and of course you're not -- here are a few suggestions for making your case.

10 Career Lessons From The Season 2 Finale Of 'Downton Abbey'

The Grindstone | Posted 02.21.2012

Last night marked the Season 2 finale of the hit PBS series Downton Abbey. In case you have been living under a rock, Downton Abbey is the new big thi...

Should I Stay Or Should I Go?

Joanne Tombrakos | Posted 04.22.2012

Joanne Tombrakos

Leaving a job, or in the case of people like me, a career, is sort of like breaking up with your guy: On some level you know when it's time to leave but that doesn't mean you do it.

What Gives Your Job Meaning?

Posted 02.17.2012

Is your job a way to pay the bills, or is it part of how you define yourself? This week, Catherine Rampell of The New York Times took a look at ho...

Is It Okay For A Female Boss To Bake At Work?

She Takes On The World | Posted 02.16.2012

This is an odd question, but one I think needs to be addressed. Cookies, cupcakes, muffins, fudge - nearly everyone loves baked goods, so it is unders...

How To Get A Raise This Year

The Wall Street Journal | Posted 02.16.2012

Don't wait for your boss to come to his senses -- give yourself a raise this year. Workers can spend about $3,000 a year on coffee and lunch, accor...

10 Non-Awkward Ways To Exit A Conversation When Networking

The Grindstone | Posted 02.15.2012

It has happened to the best of us. You are at a cocktail party of conference doing a great job of networking and then you hit a wall. You find yoursel...

12 Things Holding You Back From Happiness

Kathy Caprino | Posted 04.15.2012

Kathy Caprino

As I deliver my coaching and professional development programs to women around the country, I continue to observe a fascinating phenomenon: an enormou...

Ask Career Expert Tory Johnson A Question!

Posted 02.07.2012

Career Expert Tory Johnson is joining me soon on Mondays with Marlo. Ask her anything you'd like to know about: Tips for finding a job Current job m...

Changing the Work-Life Balance Game

Pontish Yeramyan | Posted 04.07.2012

Pontish Yeramyan

When I examine my life, there's much more than work to be balanced.

Just Friends? What To Consider Before Befriending Your Boss

Posted 01.30.2012

Jennifer Winter | The Daily Muse One of the first things you realize about professional life is that you're going to be spending the majority of yo...

A Final Farewell to Ladies Who Lunch

Jessica Pearce Rotondi | Posted 03.25.2012

Jessica Pearce Rotondi

Are we still reacting against the "ladies who lunch" stereotype in an effort to demonstrate to our male colleagues just how seriously we take our jobs?

The 20 Best-Paying Cities For Women

ForbesWoman | Posted 01.23.2012

The following ranking of the top 20 cities where women earn the most was compiled from the 2010 American Community Survey by the U.S. Census Bureau, u...

The Worst Career Mistake You Can Make

ForbesWoman | Posted 01.20.2012

Throughout my years of working, I've made a large number of mistakes in my professional life and career planning - 52 critical mistakes, in fact. Eve...

How To Divorce Your Work Husband

The Grindstone | Posted 01.20.2012

Oh the "Work Husband." It's a dubious title that I've never been quite comfortable with. After all, I've worked very closely with men at my office. My...

On The Wrong Path? 6 Steps To Finding Your Way

Posted 01.13.2012

Amber Rae | The Daily Muse Three years ago this month, I took a major leap of faith. On what seemed like a whim, I quit my job at a software compan...