All posts by Adrienne Asselmeier
4 Ways to Create a Win-Win Scenario Internship
Today, I was prepping for a first day with a new intern. She is eager to get work experience to supplement her degree, and is feeling the pressure of a weak job market post-graduation. I was in the exact same ... Read More »
6 Ways to Go for the Goal
Goal setting is a popular topic lately—from career moves to weight loss, what’s the big deal? The idea is easy: you want to get somewhere, so you figure out where that is, and then you do it. What’s so hard ... Read More »
What We Can Learn From Seniorpreneurs
As someone who worked in manufacturing for decades and thought he’d be able to retire in a few short years, my dad’s journey is like that of many others. After his shop closed operations locally, my dad jumped into career ... Read More »
The Art and Science of Self-Promotion
Have you ever uttered one of these phrases? “Oh, thanks, it’s not that difficult.” “It’s no problem. I had a lot of help.” “I don’t want to sound cocky.” “…” Also known as silence. The discussion on women in leadership ... Read More »
Inbox Management
There’s a lot of hype around the concept of “inbox zero,” a phrase that means you have a totally empty inbox. It’s not a new idea: you feel less stressed when you’re organized and confident that you’ve addressed all inquiries ... Read More »
Trish Spaulding – Sitting Pretty
By all accounts, Trish Spaulding was doing well as a PR and Marketing Manager for a construction company in 2007. She had a reliable and revered position, but saw the market for housing and construction slump all the way to ... Read More »
Deb Tacoma – Freedom Wand
Deb Tacoma’s story is one of true entrepreneurship and invention. The creator the Freedom Wand has a strong bond with her customers because she was in a similar situation a few years ago. Deb was in an accident that left ... Read More »
How Running Makes Me a Better Career Girl
By all accounts, I should have grown up to be the “indoor” type. Being passionate about grammar rules, loving dystopian novels, and having married a gamer are all signs that point to “non-athlete.” At least, that’s what I thought until ... Read More »
Put Nutrition on Your To Do List
I was inspired by Danielle’s recent article “The Frugal Career Girl: Fit Into Your Clothes While Fitting Into Your Budget!” Her ideas are the kinds of things I try to do to be fit without breaking my budget. Plus, I’m ... Read More »
