Building Your Brand

The Making of a Good Conversation

The Making of a Good Conversation
August 18, 2012 No Comments »

If you’re headed out this weekend, you may have the chance to make some new connections. Whether it’s a potential new client, a new network contact, a new friend, or your next date, how you conduct that first conversation is ... Read More »

Make Your Resume Shine

Make Your Resume Shine
August 17, 2012 No Comments »

You all know how much we love infographics here at Career Girl Network (can the word infographic eventually make it into the dictionary, though, so it doesn’t always appear we’re spelling it wrong!?). This one, though, is especially useful for ... Read More »

Working Wardrobe Role Models

Working Wardrobe Role Models
August 13, 2012 No Comments »

Every woman in the world has, at one time or another, rolled our eyes at a woman in our office dressed inappropriately. Whether she’s wearing an outdated Mickey Mouse sweatshirt, or a “far too trendy” jumpsuit, it’s easy to think ... Read More »

Are Women with a Flair for Fashion More Powerful?

Are Women with a Flair for Fashion More Powerful?
July 27, 2012 2 Comments »

Take a look at the photo above. What would you say about these women knowing nothing about them. If you’re anything like most of us, you’re probably thinking words like stylish, professional, beautiful. Other words that definitely describe these women ... Read More »

Shopping for Your Best Business Attire

Shopping for Your Best Business Attire
July 25, 2012 1 Comment »

A big shopping trip before a round of job interviews or before a business trip can be a lot of fun, but it can quickly turn frustrating when you can’t seem to find anything that fits.  You stand in the ... Read More »

Lighten Up with a Communications Cleanse

Lighten Up with a Communications Cleanse
July 24, 2012 1 Comment »

Remember that time you ate too many chips and guac, and subsequently felt you could combust? Or, when you drank yourself into oblivion, and woke up the next day with a headache that felt like ninjas attacking your brain? It ... Read More »

How to Look Good on a Webcam

How to Look Good on a Webcam
July 23, 2012 No Comments »

A while back, we shared with you an article all about “Skyping for Success” – using Skype for networking and the job search. And as Skype and other video chat forms become more popular in the business world, we want ... Read More »

Make an Impressive First Impression

Make an Impressive First Impression
July 18, 2012 1 Comment »

While we are taught not to make quick judgments about the people we meet for the first time, we always want to make a good first impression.  Whether it is a date, an interview, or a meeting with a potential ... Read More »

Erasing Resume Blunders

Erasing Resume Blunders
July 3, 2012 1 Comment »

Sometimes we all wish our life could come equipped with one big eraser – that those things we’re ashamed of or wish hadn’t happened could all but disappear. Unfortunately, though, all of the erasers in our lives are usually equipped ... Read More »

The Michelle/Kate/Oprah Effect

The Michelle/Kate/Oprah Effect
June 25, 2012 No Comments »

A few years back, CNBC created “The Oprah Effect”, a documentary that outlined the incredible effect Oprah’s recommendation can have on a brand, a product, and a company. Oprah put companies like Spanx and Carol’s Daughter on the map, not ... Read More »