Career

I’ve been a huge fan of Career Contessa since I learned about the site years ago. In case you’ve never heard of it, Career Contessa is the only career site built exclusively for women. They have articles, interviews, e-learning, podcasts, and more. It’s the BEST resource I’ve found whenever I have a career question, from how to answer difficult interview questions to how to negotiate your salary.

Hi, there! Really long time no talk. Let’s catch up on what I’ve been up to. I promise it’s good.

I wrote my first Popsugar article where I got up close and personal with pimples. Read about how I exposed it all.

Long time, no talk. I’ve been working on a lot since my last recap, so I’ve rounded up what I’ve been writing in case you missed it!

Meetings can be hard. Here are a few tips to try and bring your best self to your next work meeting.

Side hustle. Hobby. Passion project. Whatever you call it, working on something that interests you during your free time is becoming more and more prevalent for modern professionals. Whether it’s for pure enjoyment or wanting to turn it into a full-time business, it’s hard for some people not to spend every waking moment thinking about their project.

When a career offers you the flexibility to work from home, you take it. But contrary to popular belief, working from home doesn’t mean Netflix binges and unicorn frappuccinos.

I recently celebrated my one-year jobiversary and have been reflecting on all the months of hard work and growth that have gotten me to where I am today.

Making the decision to leave a job is never easy, but it’s a very real thing almost everyone will face at some point in their career. Whether it’s for professional growth, more money, or to cure the unhappiness you’ve been feeling, it’s a time in life that calls for deep self-reflection.

For me, big decisions involve pros and cons lists, lots of coffee, and a few sleepless nights. It’s difficult to know if you’re making the right choice or the best decision until you take that leap of faith. Often times, decisions are coupled with change and change is never easy, especially when it comes to your livelihood.

It’s common, and completely normal, to work numerous jobs until you find “the one.” The one job that you want to do for the rest of your life. The one that makes you excited to get out of bed every morning. It’s confusing, exciting, frustrating, and wonderful all mixed into one.

Overwhelming. Exciting. Terrifying. Frustrating. Exhilarating. If you’ve decided to make a career change, you’ve probably become very familiar with these emotions. As if making the decision to start a new career wasn’t hard enough, add to that the stress of following that change through to fruition. To ease your mind, here are eight pieces of career change advice to help you throughout your journey.

My time in the professional world has taught me to trust your gut and take the chance when faced with challenge and adversity. Don’t be afraid of the unknown.