Re-Entering the Workforce, Moms?

Have you been out of work? Yes, you may have some obstacles to face but it can be done. You need to really prepare yourself to get back out there and stand out from the competition. The competition, I might add, that has a stellar work history.
Moms have a tough time with this especially. So, […]

Constructive Criticism: Can You Take It?

Most people think constructive criticism is when people say both good and bad things about whatever it is they’re talking about. They may start out, “This is great, but…” You know how it goes.
So my question to you is: how do you handle constructive criticism during an interview? There are a couple of ways this […]

How NOT to Get a Job

Something really interesting happened that made me have to post about. I’m going to give an example on how you should not approach somebody for a job.
Not too long ago, this woman started emailing and telling me about all these things ‘wrong’ with my business and how she could come in make everything better. She sent me a […]

Fired? Now What

So you were let go…laid off…fired…whatever your company called it. Now you’re left scrambling to find a new job. On Women For Hire, there is post after post on layoffs that have been announced. Are you one of the unlucky ones that were affected? If so, you don’t have to sit at home and mope about it (for too […]

Job Hunting? Don’t Wait to Take Action

Have you ever found yourself making every excuse in the book for not submitting your resume and cover letter for positions that you would be perfect for? Do you keep finding things that you need to fix in your resume package that ‘has to be done’ before you really take action?
If you wait, you’ll lose. […]

Are You a Job Hopper?

Are you one of those people who constantly think that there is a better job out there for you rather than the job that you’re currently in? If so, you’re definitely not alone.
Job hoppers, as they are so affectionately called, go from job to job to job looking for that greener pasture. You tell yourself […]