career & business

I’ve genuinely enjoyed being a part of the corporate world and where my career path has taken me (let me just say that not all ...
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I am remarkable. Say those words out loud – I am remarkable.  How does it make you feel? Do you feel empowered? Or do you ...
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This post is sponsored by Tiesta Tea. All opinions are my own. Read my disclosure here. That work/life balance that everyone talked about for decades ...
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Are you ready to learn valuable tips and take action in crafting your resume? This is the guide for you, whether your resume needs to ...
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In the last few years, the topic of having and establishing a personal brand has been much discussed. We keep reading and hearing in the ...
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What are the qualities that make a powerful impression in the workplace? As businesswomen, we're consistently looking to make that memorable impression - whether it’s ...
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When’s the last time you passed out a business card? Or a better question, do you have a business card to pass out and share? ...
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If you could give career advice to your younger self, what words of wisdom would you give? Asking myself this question made me really think ...
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It wasn’t until I had a conversation with one of my oldest best friends over Thanksgiving that I really thought about the meaning of success ...
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With a new year, comes new goals. And with each year, we set those goals for things related to our careers, our health, or our ...
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As the holidays approach, we can expect social get-togethers like friendsgivings, ugly sweater holiday parties, and even family gatherings. They are all chances to get ...
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It is impossible to live without failing at something, unless you live so cautiously that you might as well not have lived at all, in ...
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Goals. We all have them, but what does it take to actually accomplish and succeed in those goals? Even though this post is categorized under ...
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For many, negotiating doesn’t come easy, especially for women. According to Forbes, only about 30% of us actually negotiate in a work setting, compared to ...
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As Adam and I began looking for our first home a few weeks ago, the topic of finances was at the forefront of our conversations ...
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After you’ve successfully prepared for your interview (tips on how to do that here), you head into your final job interview confident and ready to ...
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You landed a job interview - congrats! That is half the battle in obtaining a new job. Through all the job applying and interviews I’ve ...
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Since starting Lipstick & Ink, I’ve had numerous people reach out to thank me for writing the type of career content I’m writing. Sadly, those ...
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Advancing in your career can be frustrating and exhausting. Unfortunately, just doing a good job isn’t going to get you noticed and accelerate your career ...
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Ahh, the comfort zone. A place where we feel cozy and safe with little to no stress. When it comes to being on the job, ...
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I’ve been very fortunate, but smart, when it comes to my career. The thing is, I’ve been told through the years that I’ve gotten “so ...
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The last two companies I worked at did not do a great job of ensuring career conversations were happening. I usually had to seek out ...
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