In 2009 do gender stereotypes still play a role in the modern workplace? A recent article in the college magazine Jungle Campus, called "Watch Your Step" highlighted that although women have made "significant leaps in the business world"; they…
It’s not the direct connections within our networks but the 2nd and 3rd degree contacts (friends of friends) that yield the most opportunity. In preparing to speak at a networking event this week, I realized how true this is. Looking back,…
Do you crave more meaning in your career? Is it time you had more control over your schedule? Want to work in a growing industry? You are not alone. According to a recent article in More magazine's November Issue, 98%…
I'm honored to be a part of Quintessential Careers 2nd Annual Job Action Day, the goal of which is to encourage workers and job seekers to be positive and proactive. As painful as the economic challenges have been, I am positive.…
On my SIRIUSXM show (now an award-winning podcast called Making a Living with Maggie), I was always interested in the questions and comments of my listeners. On one show about work-life , a caller brought up the question of work…
Keith Keller and Annemarie Cross have decided to take career success into their own hands. The two have a weekly radio show on Blog Talk Radio that focuses on positive, inspirational messages for people who are out of work or…
This morning, I was live on SIRIUS XM taking career questions on job hunting strategy. I hit on several key resources for those looking for work in case you missed it:RESUME & INTERVIEW RESOURCES:--ResumesDoneWrite.com - For those looking for a professional…
Wednesday, Oct 14th on Martha Stewart Living Radio at 4pm eastern/1pm pacific, I'll be live on Making a Living covering two career advice topics you won't want to miss: --The real value of workplace awards and--The jobless recovery and where the bright…
I'm very excited to be quoted in this recent Washington Post article, "Don't Slam the Door on Your Way Out" on how to keep in touch with former bosses and coworkers to keep your career moving forward. Writer Dan Rafter…
Thanks to Lauren Porat, co-founder of Urban Interns for this insightful guest post regarding the part-time and internship job market. Happy hunting!It's late September. Big companies start recruiting for internships in November. But we all know that the market is…
