Can Women Have It All With Careers and Kids?

"What is a mother?" with a picture of a mother and son drawn in crayon

I know – the title of this post is a loaded question. The feminist in me scoffs at it and asks, “And why not? Men have been doing it without problems or questions for centuries. So now, in 2011, isn’t it about time that women would be able to do it, too?” And then there [...]

Confidence vs. Arrogance in the Job Interview

Sign saying "I am Great"

Congratulations! You’ve been invited to interview with one of the companies you’ve been targeting in your job search. Now you need to start preparing for this specific opportunity. But how should you tailor your answers? You want to show that you are a good fit for the position, but at the same time you don’t [...]

Disconnecting after Work: Strategically Pulling the Plug

Sign for National Day of Unplugging, March 4-5 2011

Nowadays, everything is so ON! At work, people can connect with us via phone (landline and cell), fax, email, text, Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google+, Skype… The list is endless! And when we do get home with the work cell and laptop in tow, we have to fight the urge to do a “quick” check-in while [...]

Selecting an Effective Recruiter

Matthew Rineer

Today, we have Matthew Rineer, a recruiter with Provisions Group, LLC, as a guest blogger! He gives us the inside scoop about what job seekers should look for when making a decision to work with a recruiter. A job search can be frustrating — filled with ups and downs, twists and turns. Receiving a phone [...]

What Work/Life Balance?

Woman working on a computer while holding a baby and a toddler

Today marks the debut of Bottomless Briefcase: A Blog for Working Women. Everywhere. I am one of the contributors to this blog, and my first post gives my take on work/life balance. Before becoming a mom, I was so sure that I would be able to continue to have a good work/life balance. Oh, sure, [...]

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