Are you a manager? Do you ever feel like you are failing to motivate your team? It is hard sometimes to be the boss because you want people to like and respect you, but that doesn't come easy. I know I sometimes get frustrated because I am a perfectionist and I...
How did I do in my first month of the 2011 networking challenge?  Better than expected!! I met with 4 people I do know and 7 people I don't know! I realized during my interviews that everyone genuinely wanted to help me. There is not one email that I sent for an...
Who is knocking down networking barriers in 2011 with me? Here is information to help us from FOOW? (Fish Out Of Water?, LLC). FOOW? is a professional development company committed to providing unique workplace and career solutions to companies and business...
Just a few weeks into the 2011 Networking Challenge, I attended a seminar at my school about linkedin. I realized that linkedin is a GREAT way for me to find people I don't know for informational interviews. I have to interview 4 every month so I can use all the...
Yep, that's right! Classy Career Girl made the top 50 up and coming HR blogs for career planning and advice including information on, well, how to be classy as you climb the corporate ladder.  If you are looking for more information on Human Resources careers, check...
What are you wearing to work on this lovely casual Friday? Pepi Fair Trade Dress, 53 GBP H&M; Shop Online, 350 EUR Gold shimmer ruffle blouse, 29 GBP Khaki sateen peg trousers, 30 GBP Grey belt check pencil skirt, 25 GBP Pink Wish Flat, $95 AUDRINA, 95 GBP Pink...
In my first four years out of college, I quickly was promoted at the very first company that I worked at. I know you may not love your job and you may not be doing what you always wanted to do. But, there a few things you can do to quickly get promoted to that job...
Since I embarked on the 4 X 4 Networking Challenge (read about the networking barriers I faced and my January update here), I have had to request informational interviews from people I don't know. I did some research to prepare for the interviews and thought I would...
I recently attended a seminar at my company about networking. Networking is crucial for career growth and is the stepping stone that can help you reach your dreams and goals. Many people think networking is simply building relationships and meeting people. But,...