Why You Should Use LinkedIn (If You Aren’t Already)
Today’s New York Times article about LinkedIn.com is yet another indication that membership in this professional networking site (note: basic membership is free) is now essential for any career-minded professional. The article announces that LinkedIn just raised $53 million in capital, ensuring that it will grow even larger and more robust. Wanting to know more […]
Why Internships Are More Important Than Ever…and How to Get a Great One
It’s summer internship season again, and, according to an article on CNN.com, companies are hiring plenty of interns this year, despite–or perhaps because of–the downtown in the economy. During my colleges years in the mid-1990s, internships were more of a “nice-to-have” rather than a “must-have” credential. I spent two summers working as a camp counselor […]
What Does Your Voice Mail Greeting Say About You?
I spent this weekend speaking at the National Conference on Student Leadership in Atlanta, where I met some incredibly talented and interesting student leaders. In one workshop, we spent some time on the topic of voice mail greetings — what to do, and perhaps more importantly, what not to do. In today’s super-busy world, callers […]
What Young Professionals Need to Know about the Global Financial Crisis
One of my “absolute must” tips for young professionals is to read a national newspaper every day. It’s essential to be knowledgeable about current events that might affect your career prospects, especially if the news is relevant to your particular industry. For anyone working or job hunting today, the state of the U.S. economy is […]
It’s Okay to “Unachieve” For A While
My friend and fellow writer Suzanne Grossman posted a great piece on The Huffington Post today, called “Just a Temp?” It’s a great reminder that it’s okay to stop achieving for a while and accept that our careers and lives go through natural ups, downs and transitions. Here is the beginning of the article: The […]
The advantages of working for a small company
Today’s Wall Street Journal features a story about professionals who move from big, brand-name corporations to smaller companies. Here is an excerpt from the article, “Moving to a Small Company Can Lead to Big Rewards”: With the U.S. economy under duress, a growing number of experienced workers may find themselves moving from large companies toward […]
How to Navigate the Turbulent Twenty-something Years
I am thrilled to share the news that my friend and podcast co-host Christine Hassler has just released a must-read book for twentysomethings: 20-Something Manifesto: Quarter-Lifers Speak Out about Who They Are, What They Want and How to Get It. Here is Christine’s description of the book: The Gen Y and Millennial Generations are experiencing […]
Career Q&A: How Do I Find My Passion?
Q: What if I don’t have a passion? What do you recommend I do to find one? A: First of all, I encourage you to define passion any way you’d like. It’s romantic to believe that we should all “just know” what makes us feel passionately. I don’t believe that’s true for everyone. Passions can—and […]
5 Ways to Make an Impact as a New Employee
It’s January—a time of new beginnings and, for many people, new jobs. If you’re in your first few months as a new employee, you are probably eager to make an impact. At the same time, you want to be careful not to rock the boat too much. How can you strike a balance between productivity […]
Why Shy People Make Great Networkers
I’m excited to announce that in addition to my own blog, I am now a blogger for HuffingtonPost.com! My first entry is posted today, “Why Shy People Make Great Networkers.” Here is an excerpt: ‘Tis the season of holiday party schmoozing–a golden opportunity for professional networking. If you’re outgoing, the season is a blast. If […]