Decorating Your Office Walls: 3 Ways to Jazz it Up
So you want to make your workspace look nice & professional—great! But where to start, beyond a framed diploma? Here are 3 tips for decorating office walls.
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Burnout | Career | Energy | Imposter Syndrome | Professionalism | Success
Career Hiccups
I’ve gotten a few requests lately to address “career hiccups” — how to deal with failing the bar, being awkward with coworkers, making a huge mistake — and I think this is a great question. So: let’s discuss. For my $.02, I think that YOU are the biggest hurdle to get over after a career hiccup. You…
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Basics | Career | Fashion | Fashion Gaffes | Interviewing | Job Hunting | Suits | Weather
Can You Wear a Black Suit in a Summer Interview?
Can you still interview in a black suit in the summertime? When you have to attend a job interview in hot weather, is there a better, lighter alternative to the standard black or blue suit? Reader D wonders… {related: check out our entire Guide to Women’s Interview Attire!} I had a sudden job interview this week and…
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Should You Ever Hire a Friend?
Hiring friends: yea or nay? Does your answer vary if you’re hiring a friend to be a colleague/equal versus hiring an assistant? We’ve talked about interviewing with friends, but not the reverse situation, hiring a friend. Reader M wonders… I work at a small law firm. I’m pretty junior, but I have a considerable amount…
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After-Work Activities | Business Development | Business Etiquette | Career | CoWorker Problems | Exercise | Networking | Off-Site Workwear | Office Culture
Should You Say No to Sports at Work?
Your office is planning an athletic event, and you want to stay far, far away. Even if you’re worried about feeling awkward, should you go anyway to take advantage of the networking opportunities? How can you say NO to work-related sporting events, like golf and tennis outings, and what are you missing out on if you do? Reader B…
