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Young, Female & Ignored

May 22, 2016 | Articles | 0

You’re young, gifted, female and getting ignored at work. Here are some ways to play nice in the sandbox with a dismissive co-worker and still standout as a corporate powerhouse. Control what you can control Your instinct may be to call this person out of their B-S. Before you go there, you’re better off trying to control how you respond to dismissive behavior. If your ideas are getting dismissed in team meetings, reach out to a few respected people BEFORE the meeting to get their thoughts on your ideas. The goal is to get their support, but also...

How to Know if you’re Stuck in a Career Rut (VIDEO)

May 14, 2016 | Articles | 1

I’m bored out of my mind! Those are the sentiments of a recent viewer. This week’s video is a call to action for all my bored ladies (and gents!). Just because you’re bored at work, doesn’t mean you have to throw in the towel. You do, however, have to take some action. You need a dose of curiosity in your life. Here are my three fav tips to become more curious and tell boredom “Bye”. Change your vocab I wasn’t kidding when I said tell boredom “bye”. Get that word (boredom) out of your mouth, your head, everything. Boredom,...

How to Deal with Annoyingly Happy Co-workers (Video)

May 7, 2016 | Articles, HAPPY | 0

Ever get annoyed by a co-worker who just always seem to find the silver lining? Like…ALWAYS. As you’ll see from this week’s viewer email, you’re not alone. We all appreciate positivity, but sometimes, you’re just not in the mood. But here’s the flip side. What do you do when Little Miss Sunshine starts to get all types of recognition and assignments due to her “positive energy”? How does a balanced realistic like you compete with the corporate sweetheart, without going all Tonya Harding on her ass? In this week’s video, you’ll learn how you can boost your positivity...

The 10 Minute Resume Trick You Need To Know (VIDEO)

May 1, 2016 | Articles | 0

The resume revamp can be tough, but sometimes quick can still be super effective. In this week’s video, you’ll learn a no-fail 10 minute tip for when your resume needs a jump start. Choose Your Words Wisely Research has shown that you only have 6 to 7 seconds to make an impact on the recruiter viewing your resume. The #1 tip I can give you is to take specific targeted keywords from the job description and strategically maneuver them into your resume. Focus on skills, talents and abilities that surface, three or more times, in the basic and/or preferred...

Should I Stay or Should I Go? Deciding Whether to Take the Job Offer (Video)

Apr 24, 2016 | Articles | 1

As exciting as it is to start a new gig, it can also be super nerve-racking. What if the job offer isn’t as perfect as you expected? Should you stay with your current company or jump ship anyway? As you’ll see from this week’s viewer email, you’re not alone on this one. In this week’s video, you’ll learn three tips to consider each and every time you’re faced with a job offer, so you don’t jump ship into a pool of sharks. Is the grass really greener? Some say, you wont know until you get there. I say,...