Career Advice

Rise to a Leadership Position in 7 Steps

Women & Co | Posted 05.24.2012

Read More: Leadership, Women's Leadership, Career Advice, Promotion, Personal Development, Entrepreneurs, Women in Business, Women Executives, Executives, Women News
Women & Co

Leadership is earned. It is the sum total of your words and actions -- the interactions, behaviors, qualities and decisions you make every day.

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The Principles For Passion

Gabrielle Bernstein | Posted 05.24.2012

Read More: Gabby Bernstein, Gabrielle Bernstein, Money, Daily Worth, Women's Health Magazine, Meaning Is the New Money, Spirit Junkie, Happiness, Job Advice, Money and Happiness, Careers Advice, Career Change Advice, Career Advice, Meditation, Happiness Tips, Video, Healthy Living News
Gabrielle Bernstein

In my 12 years as an entrepreneur I've come to realize that without my deep passion and desire to serve, I never would've been able to accomplish what I have.

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The Princess and the Power: A Fairy Tale for Modern Women

Kristin Boekhoff | Posted 05.23.2012

Read More: Success, Career Women, Romance, Fairy Tales, Femininity, Career Advice, Love Story, Princess, Women News
Kristin Boekhoff

As a businesswoman, I learned to think and act like a man because to rise to the top. Now, twenty years later, successful but single at the age of 37, I no longer feel comfortable in my "female skin."

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Ask Judy: 'I Didn't Go To School For This'

Judy A. Smith | Posted 05.21.2012

Read More: Career Advice, Careers, Ask Judy, Judy Smith, Bv-Life, Black Voices News
Judy A. Smith

I'm an associate attorney at a small firm. One of the partners is constantly asking me to do menial errands for him and the rest of the office. It's not that big a deal, and we all wear many hats here, but I didn't go to law school for this. How do I get him to stop asking?

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

Marjorie Clifton | Posted 05.21.2012

Read More: Career Advice, Women's Empowerment, Stepford Wives, Mentoring, Spike the Watercooler, Mentoring Women, Female Mentors, Career Advice for Women, Climbing the Ladder, Women News
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.

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The Inexperience Advantage

Daniel Gulati | Posted 05.20.2012

Read More: Career Advice, Careers, Personal Effectiveness, Networking, Managing Yourself, Job Advise, Youth, Inexperience, Career Tips, Success and Motivation, Emotional Intelligence, Healthy Living News
Daniel Gulati

Instead of forging the impression of experience, I'd rather we turn the tables and use our inexperience as an advantage in the organizations we work for and the companies we start. In other words, we need to start playing to our strengths.

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Creating the Change You Want in Your Career

Women & Co | Posted 05.15.2012

Read More: Career Advancement, Career Goals, Career Advice, Personal Development, Careers, Career Tips, Job Search, Career Change, Networking, Women Career Growth, Women News
Women & Co

This is not a race, it is your life and career, and you want to enjoy the journey as well as the destination.

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Planning To Leave Your Job? Here Are The Do's And Don'ts

Business First of Louisville | ED GREEN | Posted 05.15.2012

Read More: Transition, Changing Jobs, Unemployment, Employment, Career Advice, Quitting Your Job, Quitting, Professional Etiquette, Professional Advice, Job Transition, Tips for Changing Jobs, Advice, Career Change, Money News

If you are among the growing number of Americans looking for a new job, you might want to consider some advice before cutting ties with your current e...

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Six Pieces Of Wisdom And Advice For College Grads, Inspired By And Borrowed From Norman Lear

Caty Borum Chattoo | Posted 05.21.2012

Read More: College Students, Graduation, Education, College Graduation, College, Career Advice, Higher Education, Advice for Grads, Becoming-Fearless, Norman Lear, College News
Caty Borum Chattoo

So much of my "wisdom" or, more accurately, just "stuff that I say," comes from the actual wisdom of the great mentor of my life, the incomparable Norman Lear. Graduation season is the perfect time to share Norman's "Norman-isms."

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Put Forth Your Virtual Best

Daniel Gulati | Posted 05.11.2012

Read More: Career Advice, Social Media, Jobs, Identity, Personal Growth, Interview, Technology News
Daniel Gulati

To stand out from the crowd, don't suppress your social self. Instead, climb the Ladder of Social Identity to increase your chances of landing that coveted role.

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Katherine Bindley

Why Your Resume Has Just Six Seconds To Make An Impression

HuffingtonPost.com | Katherine Bindley | Posted 05.10.2012

Read More: Resume, Video, Resume Writing Tips, Resume Writing, Career Advice, Job Hunting Tips, Job Hunting, Careers, Job-Hunting, Job-Hunting-Advice, Career Tips, Job Hunting Advice, Money News

There have long been general guidelines for resume writing but rarely, if ever, has it been considered an exact science. Now, using eye-tracking s...

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Do You Have a Work Spouse? Why They May Be Good, and Maybe Not So Good for You

Judy Farah | Posted 05.09.2012

Read More: Career Advice, Work Husband, Work-Spouse, Work Wife, Workplace Lifestyle, Women Workplace, Business News
Judy Farah

Yes, truth and trust. I have a male work friend who is the only one I trust to edit my blogs. Everyone else just tells me they're good. I trust this guy to tell me exactly where the faults are -- in my blog or in me.

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Ask Judy: Will Photos from the Past Ruin My Job Prospects?

Judy A. Smith | Posted 05.09.2012

Read More: Career Advice, Just Smith Scandal, Judy Smith, Workplace, Bv-Money, Black Voices News
Judy A. Smith

I'm a little nervous that some of the "fun" I had in the past may affect my future prospects of employment. I have heard of potential employers doing an Internet search before hiring someone. Do companies have the right to use this information against me?

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Career Advice From an Insubordinate

Maureen Anderson | Posted 05.08.2012

Read More: Resume, Career, Management, Advice, Training, Career Advice, Management Style, Business News
Maureen Anderson

"Don't you touch that thing!" he screamed. That's good advice, I've since decided, for new hires supposedly in charge of people who know what they're doing. Keep your distance until you're one of the people who know what they're doing.

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The Rush of Leadership

Brian Tolle | Posted 05.03.2012

Read More: Career Advice, Career Development, Leadership, Firefighters, MBA Degrees, Leaders, Women Leaders, Business News
Brian Tolle

Leaders rush into burning buildings to take care of things while the rest of us are running out of them. That's what makes them heroes in our eyes because we know they are doing something we're too afraid to do ourselves.

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The End of the Greatest Generation: Is Anyone Paying Attention?

Karl A. Pillemer, Ph.D. | Posted 05.02.2012

Read More: Elderly, Self-Help, Aging, Greatest Generation, Video, Happiness, Wisdom, Gps-Soul, Elderly Americans, Career Advice, Advice, People Over 70, 30 Lessons for Living, Wisest Americans, Health Post50, Healthy Living, Karl Pillemer, Aging Gracefully, Fifty News, Veterans, Boomers, Military, Elders, Listening to Elders, Life, Baby Boomers, Fifty News
Karl A. Pillemer, Ph.D.

I recently had a stunning realization: We're about to lose one of the most precious resources in America. I'm not talking about oil, gas or rare metals. What we're about to lose Is the living presence of the elders who make up the Greatest Generation.

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A Career Letter to the Class of 2012

Caroline Dowd-Higgins | Posted 05.02.2012

Read More: Career Advice, First Job, Job Market College Graduates, College Graduates, College News
Caroline Dowd-Higgins

You earned your degree with a tremendous amount of effort, time, and, more than likely, a big financial investment that may also translate into significant student loan debt. As you begin your career journey, I share this wisdom to help you find your way in the world-of-work.

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Three Groups of People You Must Know to Succeed in College and Beyond

Isa Adney | Posted 04.30.2012

Read More: Community Colleges, College, Professors, Community College Success, Linkedin, Facebook, Education, Success Strategies, StudentMentor.Org, Career Advice, Students, Low-Income Students, College News
Isa Adney

The truth is: people are the answer to success in any area -- especially college. In order to succeed you must know how to cultivate your community.

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Six Tactics to Ignite Your Ambition

Adele Scheele | Posted 04.27.2012

Read More: Success, Career Advice, Jobs, Careers, Business, Business News
Adele Scheele

Even though you possess talent or technical ability, having and honing is not enough. Here are six critical, transactional success skills to stimulate your most meaningful and fulfilling career.

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How to Update Your Job Search Strategy to Land Faster

Robyn Greenspan | Posted 04.24.2012

Read More: Career Advice, Job Market, Careers, Unemployment, Job Search Tips, Job Search, Executive Coaching, Finding a Job, Jobs, Job Hunt, Business News
Robyn Greenspan

Here are the problems job seekers recently said they were encountering, and our solutions to mitigate them.

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Ask Judy: 'Help! Rumors Of A Workplace Crush May Cost Me A Promotion.'

Judy A. Smith | Posted 04.23.2012

Read More: Career Advice, Judy Smith, Judy Smith Scandal, Bv-Money, Black Voices News
Judy A. Smith

Are rumors floating around the office about you and a co-worker? Worried those rumors may put you at a disadvantage for that promotion you've been eyeing? Here's what you can do to put yourself back on top.

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Follow Any Leader

Brian Tolle | Posted 04.18.2012

Read More: Career Advice, Careers, Leadership, Business News
Brian Tolle

There is a huge difference in how leadership is given and how leadership is received. To assume the mantle of leader with a fair dose of humility and empathy. Being an intelligent follower is the first step.

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Which Is Better: The Bigger Office or the Better-Located One?

Kat Griffin | Posted 04.18.2012

Read More: Career Advice, Office, Office Decorating, Business News
Kat Griffin

If your choice is still between the small but well-located office or the larger but remote office, I think you have a few questions to ask yourself, such as...

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10 Health Mistakes You're Making Right Now Because You Think You're Too Busy

Brazen Life | Posted 04.17.2012

Read More: Career Advice, Water, Sugar, Sleep, Good Health Tips, Work Life Balance, Tips for Health, Personal Health, Nutrition, Gps-Soul, Fitness, Health Tips, Diet, Healthy Tips, Video, Healthy Living News
Brazen Life

If your career is central to your life and you can't afford to be sick, get your diet on track and follow some simple rules.

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WATCH: The Most Important Step In My Career, From Kathy Griffin

Posted 04.16.2012

Read More: Marlo Thomas, Career Advice, Women, Video, Kathy Griffin, Career, Comedy, Women News

Comedian and talk show host Kathy Griffin talks about a key moment in her career. var src_url="http://pshared.5min.com/Scripts/PlayerSeed.js?playL...

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