Whether it’s the colleague who takes all credit or the boss who cannot stop bombarding you with calls during weekends – all of us have co-workers, subordinates, and managers whose habits can get rather annoying. Well, nobody is perfect and just like your co-workers, even you are bound to have some habits that might be […]
Category Archives: Career Advice
Why You Didn’t Get a Call Back: Three Common Résumé Mistakes and How to Conquer Them
Have you wondered why you have such great experience but can never seem to get an interview? I have news sis: it may be your résumé! Let’s review a few common mistakes that you could be making when applying for career opportunities and why they are detrimental to you, followed by tangible actions that you […]
Black Career Woman Spotlight: Yolanda McCleary
How do you make your coins? Over the last 7 years, I have been living my best life as a Resume Writer, Career Coach and Career Development Instructor in Philadelphia. By day, I am an Employment Placement Manager for Year Up Philadelphia where I provide career development instruction, career coaching, and job placement services to […]
Five Tips to Win at Work
It is one thing to come to work and complete your daily tasks. It is another to show up and win at work. There are plenty of ways to be a great employee, such as showing up on time and producing great results but winning is so much more. Winning sets future leaders up for […]
6 Times When You Need to Speak Up and Communicate with Power at Work
Being an advocate for your own career in every aspect can be empowering! There will absolutely be times when you will have to speak up at the work. When it happens, you must use good judgment for when and how to raise your voice. Although, speaking up can make some people feel uncomfortable, leaving things […]
5 Career Tips that Benefit Black Women
When you are ready to make your next career move, you must begin to think strategically about how to choose the best advice to help you move forward in your career. Not all advice is good advice for you. Here are a few tips that can help you navigate challenges that could delay or stall […]
Slay Workplace Stress in Three Steps
Work can be a blessing. It not only brings in income, but it can also provide you with self-esteem, friendship and a sense of professional identity. Many of us are highly committed to our work, but at times, we may experience job-related stress. According to the National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health, workplace stress […]