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 […]

Best Companies to Work for Women

Working Mother has put out their annual list of the 100 Best Companies for Women. You can view the list here.
Employers are starting to be more flexible by offering on-site childcare, flextime, job sharing and paid maternity leave. Unfortunately, the majority of companies still are not offering these benefits.
When mothers are researching companies and interviewing for […]

Do You Want a Career in Sports?

I have said this many times before but many of you still don’t believe me: You really can enjoy what you do for a living. It is possible and all you have to do is know where to look.
There is a great job board for all you sports lovers out there called . They have thousands of […]

Interview Answers: How Well Can You Really Prepare?

I came across an interesting entry on For Job Seekers Blog about how there are no perfect answers to questions you may be asked during different kinds of interviews. And you know what? He has got a great point.
Yes, interview preparation is vital. You should practice what you want to say to different questions. However, you don’t […]

How to Dress for Your Interview

That’s a simple one, right? Well, not in all cases. How you dress depends on a couple of factors, including the position you’re seeking and the company’s culture that you’re interviewing at.
If you’re interivewing for a position that is an executive level, most of the time you will want to wear a suit - men […]

Need a Federal Resume?

Federal resume writing can be very difficult. There are so many ins and outs…where to start?
I wanted to point you to a page here that has resume writing services that specialize in this special type of writing. If you need a federal resume, KSA or other related federal job search document, this is a must […]

Does Your Employer Know You Are Job Hunting?

This can be a tricky situation. In an ideal world, most likely you don’t want your boss to know that you’re searching for a new job.  But what if he found out anyway?
It really depends on the relationship that you have with your boss. Are you friends? Do you feel comfortable with him enough that […]

Relocating While Searching for a Job

I received a nice email the other day from a gentleman who is relocating to a new state. He’s been hunting for a new job but has had no success. He wanted to know what he could do to speed up his job search and any tips or resources I knew about to help him.
My […]

Freelancing - Is It For You?

Freelance work can be incredibly rewarding. If you’ve ever even thought about being your own boss, you might just be surprised by how many opportunities there are out there for you.
A lot of people are scammed by jobs offering tons of money with little work and no experience. Well, I can assure you - if […]

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 […]