Career and life planning resources for college students, recent grads, and career-changers.
Forgiveness isn’t usually a strategy we consider when trying to get ahead in our careers. It’s particularly difficult to practice forgiveness in our current climate, where inequalities at work continue to surface and trend. But for management consultant Christie Lindor forgiveness has in fact been the primary force propelling her forward in her career. Her…
Photo by mentatdgt from Pexels According to a report by Gallup, 51% of American workers are actively looking for a different job and those who have already made a switch have collectively cost businesses $1 trillion. Aside from the cost of training new workers, there are several hidden costs that come with high turnover: a decline in team…
Photo by bruce mars from Pexels In Michelle Obama’s book, Becoming, Michelle shared a thought that I think hits home for a lot of women: “One day I made note of a New York Times article I read that reported widespread fatigue, stress and unhappiness among American lawyers – most especially females ones.” This is not just an…
Photo by Rebrand Cities from Pexels Women are often under-represented in leadership positions. Unfortunately, there are actions women often take or don’t take that make them less likely to obtain greater authority in the workplace. Below, expert Vicki Brackett explains five mistakes women make that keep them out of leadership roles. Not listening to…
As a website owner, I receive a lot of emails. Several factors go into which emails I ignore and which ones warrant a response. These factors are important when it comes to crafting an attention grabbing, professional email. Below, how to write a great professional email that will get a response. The Title Matters Your…