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First Month as a Digital Marketing Apprentice

March 5, 2022 By Community Member Leave a Comment

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Have you ever considered working in digital marketing? Looking to find out what it's like or an apprenticeship in general? Let me tell you about my experience in my first month as a digital marketing apprentice. There is so much of a drive now going into hiring apprentices and they can be useful to any business. Tasks and Feelings When I first started, I had the … [Read more...]

Took a Break from Work? Here’s How to Bounce Back Like a #GirlBoss

February 27, 2022 By Community Member Leave a Comment

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Being a modern woman is no easy feat. For one, expectations run high both at work and at home. And while it’s all about balance, sometimes, women have to let their professional life take a back seat to manage expectations at home. Don’t worry though. It’s not all over if you took a break from work to look after your family or to be a stellar mom to your newborn. Nothing can … [Read more...]

Creativity Careers in Marketing with Content and Blog Writing

February 6, 2022 By Community Member Leave a Comment

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Creative careers are not always the most lucrative. Making money from art or writing takes a different kind of creativity. For women who want to showcase their imagination while still getting paid, marketing can be a unique opportunity. Content Marketing vs. Blogging: What’s The Difference? It’s a thin line. Depending on who you ask, there’s a dozen different descriptions for … [Read more...]

5 Ways to Turn Professional Wounds into Power: Why Being Your Own Leader Can Be Healing

February 2, 2022 By Rachel Lipton Leave a Comment

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Have you been stuck in the same position at a job without opportunities to develop into a role that supports your growth as a leader? Perhaps you were promised an interim review that never came to fruition, or doors continually failed to open despite advocating for a role that excites you. Many of us have been there, and for those of us with an entrepreneurial flair, that … [Read more...]

Sometimes Career Lemons Can’t Be Turned into Lemonade: How to Know When to Leave Your Job

January 27, 2022 By Rachel Lipton Leave a Comment

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If you’ve been in the workforce for a while now, you’ve likely experienced a range of workplace cultures. You probably have experienced workplaces from the “meh” to the toxic, and maybe even a great one or two. Workplace culture is not static; it ebbs and flows in response to external pressures and new or changing leadership. Workplaces that once were steeped in … [Read more...]

Executive Women and the Factors Needed for Success

December 6, 2021 By Community Member Leave a Comment

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We’re all too familiar with the narrative of how it’s harder for women to get ahead than men in the corporate arena, especially of late with the increased workload that is often placed on women with families. Wanting to understand how best to navigate this slippery terrain, I interviewed several women over the last few months who have reached great heights in their careers, … [Read more...]

Managing Perception: How Nice is ‘Too Nice’ in the Workplace?

January 4, 2021 By Mindy Jo Rigel

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Managing the perception of how nice is 'too nice' in the workplace could prove daunting. I have lost count of the number of times I’ve been told that being nice doesn’t belong in the workplace. As a woman, it seems that particular viewpoint is even more prevalent. When others see you as having a ‘nice’ demeanor, there is a misleading association with weakness. With the … [Read more...]

When in Doubt About Others Around You, Assume Best Intent

December 22, 2020 By Mindy Jo Rigel

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Has anyone ever suggested you should assume best intent before reacting to others? Scenarios play out in your work environment leading you to ask yourself, “Did that really just happen?” “Who were they talking to ... because clearly, it was not me. I mean, how could they treat me like that?” When responding to circumstances, such as these, your recommended first step is … [Read more...]

When Leading Teams Today: How Close Is Too Close?

December 8, 2020 By Mindy Jo Rigel

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When you are new at leadership, it can be challenging to navigate leading teams today. As a freshly promoted leader, you ask yourself, "How close is too close?" It’s Friday afternoon. The countdown has started. There’s less than an hour until closing time. A few of your colleagues have mentioned going out after work. Wearing masks and socially distanced — of course — and you … [Read more...]

How Young Professionals Can Stay on Track During the Pandemic

August 12, 2020 By Community Member

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I celebrated my 25th birthday in quarantine - a few weeks after the pandemic hit the US. I spent some time that evening ruefully thinking over the New Year’s resolutions I had eagerly established for 2020. There were such grand plans for my career this year! I would proactively invest in leadership development. I would make use of my company’s tuition reimbursement program … [Read more...]

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