This week, in our Summer Associate Series*: what are some of the business etiquette tips that summer associates and interns should know? Etiquette can often be one of the hardest things for schools and mentors to impart — but of course it matters, and business etiquette is something we’ve talked about a LOT through the … Read More about Summer Associate Series: Business Etiquette for Interns (and other Newbies)
Summer Associate Style: What to Wear For Your Internship
What should you wear for your internship or summer associateship? Welcome to the first installment of our Summer Associate Series! Name aside, we hope this series will be helpful to ANY intern, whether you’re a law student or another woman interning in a conservative office for the summer. First up in our series: WHAT TO … Read More about Summer Associate Style: What to Wear For Your Internship
Mirrors and the Office
Are mirrors too girly to have in your office? Which mirrors are best for the office? Reader A wonders… I am six-months into my first post-school job and am (as per your advice) slowly decorating my office. I’d really like to have a mirror in my office to check my makeup before meetings, etc. But, … Read More about Mirrors and the Office
Corporate Headshots: Best Practices (And What To Avoid)
What are the best tips for looking good in a corporate headshot? Should “looking good” be the goal? Reader J wonders: I have a professional photography session coming up. Any general recommendations? Good luck, J! We haven’t talked about what to wear for corporate headshots, or whether to wear eyeglasses in your corporate photo, or … Read More about Corporate Headshots: Best Practices (And What To Avoid)
How to Wear Heels (If You’re Used to Flats)
How can you wear heels, if you’re used to flats? Which are the best first heels to buy? How do you make the transition smoothly and effectively? Reader J wonders:
Professional Women and “Empowering” Clothes
Do you find it “empowering” to dress how you want? Do you think confidence gained by clothes is 100% of the answer for work — i.e., if it makes you feel confident, you can wear it to work? There was an interesting discussion here — years ago now! — that I just took another look … Read More about Professional Women and “Empowering” Clothes
A Money Roadmap: Where to Go Next In Your Personal Finance Journey
We’ve talked about a ton of different money issues here, but it occurred to me that it might be helpful to do a simple “roadmap” post — a listing of what to do, in what order, with links to the appropriate posts. So here’s my list of what to do with your money — if … Read More about A Money Roadmap: Where to Go Next In Your Personal Finance Journey
Asking Your Boss For Help With Networking
If you’re new in the field, should you expect your boss to introduce you to her contacts and take you to networking events? How can you ask her to start helping you network? Reader S wonders… I’m new in my career in a small office and my boss is well established in our field. She … Read More about Asking Your Boss For Help With Networking
A Discriminating Woman’s Guide To Buying Jewelry, Part Two: Pearls
A big welcome to commenter Kanye East (lawyer by day, jewelry fan by night!) with her pearl guide!
How to Dazzle at a Meeting (Book Excerpt)
Today we have a rare treat: a book excerpt from Kate White’s new book, I Shouldn’t Be Telling You This. Kate White’s been on my radar since my magazine junkie days — I vividly remember sneaking into the Family Circle library to read her older book, Why Good Girls Don’t Get Ahead…But Gutsy Girls Do, … Read More about How to Dazzle at a Meeting (Book Excerpt)
Tales From The Wallet: Help! I’m in My 20s & Have No Idea What I’m Doing with My Money
What money moves should you make in your 20s — and what should you avoid doing? Rhiannon Payne, editor in chief of Feminspire, reached out with a fabulous guest post on this very topic. I think her tips are solid however old you are, particularly if you’re just starting a new career with more money … Read More about Tales From The Wallet: Help! I’m in My 20s & Have No Idea What I’m Doing with My Money
When to Set Up House (Or: Why It’s OK To Buy Nice Dishes Before You’re Partnered)
When did you first really set up house for yourself — buy dishes and nice furniture? Did you wait until you were married, or when you bought a house or apartment for yourself? When you turned 30? Are you still waiting? I don’t know why this has been on my mind lately, but I just … Read More about When to Set Up House (Or: Why It’s OK To Buy Nice Dishes Before You’re Partnered)