business

How To Impress Your Interviewers On Your First Job Interview

As we find ourselves in a time of economic hardship, interviews mean more now than ever. You are competing against a higher number of people who also are likely to have a higher level of qualification than normal, because of the high unemployment rates. This means that you need to impress your interviewer in a […]

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7 Ways to Snag Your First Job in Today’s Economy

Everyone’s well meaning. And everyone has tons of advice! But as a new grad, it can be tough to sort through all of the wisdom from parents, friends, career counselors, and advisers. Especially as the months roll by–without a firm offer. How do things work now? What’s your savviest job-seeking strategy today? How do you make […]

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Celebrity Entrepreneur Forbes Riley on Becoming a “Key Person of Influence” in Business

(This guest post was provided to us by Forbes Riley.)  Forbes Riley is one of today’s most accomplished entrepreneurs, a highly sought-after spokesperson, actress, speaker and business coach to celebrities and CEOs.  But now she is on a new mission: helping aspiring entrepreneurs and small business owners develop their entrepreneurial spirit to become a world-class […]

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Making it Big in Business

Women running a business quickly realize all the details that need to be addressed on a regular basis. Everything from prioritizing, wearing multiple hats, keeping your sanity when the going gets tough and staying organized through it all, are just some of the challenges faced. Eco-Friendly designer Robin Wilson, who is president and CEO of Robin […]

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Goodbye, 30 Rock

30 Rock premiers its final episode tonight on NBC (set your DVRs!). During the past 7 years, 30 Rock brought its unique quirky humor and corporate spirit to prime time television. We’ve collected our favorite moments and lessons of this brilliant series. Enjoy! Liz paves the way for women in big business. Liz Lemon (played […]

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10 Tips to Make a Career Change

10 Tips to Make a Career Change

A new year brings new career opportunities, and if you’ve been considering a career transformation, the changing calendar provides a fresh outlook on changing your career. Julie Redfield, talent management expert at PA Consulting Group, offers the following tips to embrace to help make a career change: 1)  Make a list  Make a list of the pros […]

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Can women in business make it to the top?

Recent statistics show businesswomen are climbing up the corporate ladder but are still far from reaching the top. Here are a few interesting facts, below. 20% more women are starting businesses as opposed to 10 years ago Women are pursuing higher education in record numbers. Women now hold more bachelors and graduate degrees than men. […]

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