For the first time in eight months, I went back to Seattle. It was more of an accident really. I had to change my flight to Paris due to a short connection, and decided to do a three hour layover…
Finding a Mentor: How to get one & what to talk about
Finding a mentor. “Mentor” : it’s this year’s career development buzzword. In any professional development conversation, the importance of having a mentor comes up. Well all know the importance (in theory), but what no one tells you is: How to…
Do’s and Don’ts of Informational Interviews
Informational Interviews – What are they? As the name suggests, an informational interview is an interview to get information. Unlike a normal job interview, you’re interviewing someone else to get information on their role, company etc. Before you dart off…
How to answer the question “Tell Me About Yourself”
When it comes to interviews and building your career, the two most daunting questions in my opinion happen right at the beginning, and right at the end: “Tell me about yourself ” and “Do you have any questions?“ What makes…
5 Mistakes Millennials Make in the Workplace
The past few months I have been taking a course for high potential women in the workplace. The course helps you develop a growth plan, and cultivate everything around your personal brand. This class got me thinking about what mistakes…
3 Tips for Prepping for Work on Sundays
I’m going to be totally honest, on most Sundays my social calendar is completely booked with visitors, day trips, or travel. “Sleepy Sunday” with Netflix and pancakes just isn’t how I roll. But here’s the deal – when I can…
