There’s nothing quite like the start of a new year. It’s a time for reflection, a mental refresh, and the kick-in-the-pants you need to make a plan that helps you consciously move forward toward the career goals you want to accomplish. It’s true that many of us look at January ...read more
Becoming a manager is filled with a melting pot emotions: excitement, pride, and maybe a little fear because, truthfully, the transition to manager can often be a bit rocky. Whether you’ve been promoted within your organization or you’re a brand-new hire that has been brought in ...read more
I don’t know about you, but I rarely pass on the opportunity to learn about the daily habits of successful people. From the creation of a habit, to changing your behavior to incorporate it on a daily basis, to the changes you see unfold because of these new habits is incredibly ...read more
If you made it through your twenties, you likely made it through your quarter-life crisis. If you’re in your twenties—get ready. At some point (and maybe that point is now), you’re going to feel like you’ve hit a road block—a roadblock where you completely question everything ...read more
Resumes. Some folks will tell you they are unnecessary today. Other folks will tell you they are vital to your success and to never forget to add a professional summary at the top. As a previous recruiter and now the CEO of a career site for women, Career Contessa, I’m here to ...read more
At Career Contessa, we’re seeing the same full-time team members all day, every day—and we all like each other. So it’s natural that our personal and professional boundaries are a little more relaxed than at traditional companies (we’ll readily admit that discussing our single ...read more
At Career Contessa, we’re all about women succeeding at work, which means standing up for themselves when their coworkers and managers mistreat them. But unfortunately, workplace politics still matter, so we’re constantly tasked with deciding whether speaking up is worth the ...read more
I love resumes. I know that makes me an outlier in most scenarios, but I love them because they are the one piece of the job search puzzle that can uniquely show off your professional brand quickly. Your resume, unlike your LinkedIn profile, gives you the opportunity to ...read more
Even though I had more time on my hands two years ago before becoming a mother, I wasn't nearly as productive—the primary reason being that I didn't have to be. Sure, I had a ton of my plate, but nothing like I do now, between the blog, The Shop, and Sloan, to name just a few ...read more