My parents inspire me. I have written about the business lessons I learned from my dad and my mom in the past. When Harrison Kratz, Community Manager at MBA@UNC, the new Online MBA program at the University of North Carolina, offered to write about the business...
So, how did the first 5 days go? Good I hope! If you haven't read them yet, make sure you check out this post (CLICK HERE). Expand Your Community with 30 Days of Networking: Days 6-10 "Position yourself as a center of influence - the one who knows the movers and...
Dear Classy Career Girl, I have been job hunting since April and finally got a wonderful job offer yesterday that I accepted. I have a small list of references that have been so wonderful and have taken quite a few calls for me these past couple of months and I'd like...
Scared to meet new people? Me too. But, at the end of 2011, I will have added 48 new people to my network and strengthened relationships with 48 friends and family members. If you are new to my blog, you may not know that starting January 1st, 2011, I challenged...
If you are like me and you work in a male-dominated office or industry, this post is for you. Aside from being one of the few females in the tech industry, author Kelly Lammers, a senior account director at 352 Media Group, recently moved to the company’s new office...
Today we have tips to help you expand your network by Classy Career Girl reader, Maranda Gibson. Maranda is the head writer for AccuConference, a conference call company located in Fort Worth, Texas. How to Network: Meeting People at Networking Events I’m still...
Hi friends! I wanted to let you know that I just put together a free ebook for anyone subscribed to my newsletter. In this book, I share with you my tips for stepping out of your comfort zone and conquering your fears. Networking has changed my life and it can change...
By the time we graduate college and start our professional lives, we have plenty of experience with difficult people: that one friend in grade school who was needy and controlling all through 4th grade, the girl in high school who always had to outshine you in...
In times of economic uncertainty, it is wise to focus your energy on doing the very best job possible. Don't worry, this isn’t about "sucking up" or being false. It’s about doing the best job possible and brainstorming ways that you can add value to your company. Here...