Looking Young — or Acting Young?
A 31-year-old attorney worried she wasn’t getting job offers because she looked young. So we talked about the difference beween looking young — and acting young.
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Business Etiquette | Career | Changing Careers | Internships/Summer Jobs | Interviewing | Just Starting Out | Networking | School | Transitions | Unemployed
When The Job Hunt Drags On…
Reader S, a recent graduate, has a question that, unfortunately, I think a lot of people will be interested in: what should you do when the job hunt drags on (and on)? May I suggest a post on attorneys who, despite trying everything feasible, cannot find sustainable employment? I understand the whole “work for free”…
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What to Pack for Conferences
Over the past few years, I’ve attended a few multi-day conferences in far-off locales, and I’ve realized: packing for this kind of conference is an art, not a science. I’m still learning what to bring, but I thought I’d start an open thread by sharing my must-bring items — readers, what do you bring? In…
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Open Thread: Thoughts on Bathing
Update: We still think this is a fascinating conversation about thoughts on bathing — you may also want to check out our more recent post where we asked the readers how often they wash their hair, as well as our recent post on the best shower products. A few days ago the NYT had an…
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How to Handle Personal Phone Calls at Work (And: How to Plan Your Wedding During Office Hours)
2020 Update: We still stand by this discussion on making personal calls while you’re on the clock — but you may also want to check out our more recent discussion of how to handle necessary personal calls at work, as well as our more recent discussions about how to plan a wedding while working full…
