It's now 2018. You've decided that you want to start your job search. Your resume is updated, you have found some jobs that interest you, and you're ready to rock and roll and start applying. Or are you?
You can easily start rapid firing your resume to all the different online portals, in hopes that you won't just be another candidate in the sea of 10,000; or you can get creative and figure out how to stand out amongst the crowd.
Read MoreNatasha Rhorer is someone who I met while working for Burberry, where she spent 2 years focusing on the end to end Client Engagement strategy and execution for 80 retail stores. Prior to that, she focused on building her career in the luxury retail space working for brands such as Diane von Furstenberg and Louis Vuitton. Natasha holds a Bachelor's Degree from Purdue University and a Masters Degree in Luxury Fashion Marketing from Savannah College of Art & Design.
Read MoreA few weeks back, I talked your ear off about New Years Resolutions and cutting yourself some slack. I think it's important for us to recognize that while maybe we didn't capitalize on that gym membership, or save the amount of money we wanted to, that we're still OK. We survived 2017, which if you happen to watch the news at all, is a huge feat.I think we should absolutely have goals and aspirations. What I don't believe is that we should fixate so much on them that we end up ignoring some of the amazing things we did this year.
So as promised, here is my letter to myself to bid 2017 adieu.
Read MoreIn between the holiday parties and the year-end wind-down, you're probably thinking about that pesky job search that you know you need to address in January.Your resume isn't done. Your LinkedIn is a mess. You haven't even hopped on a job board or reached out to your network to even know what is out there.
Read MoreA mentor is defined as an experienced and trusted adviser — however, in my life, my mentors have been far more to me than that.I've been fortunate enough to have a few great mentors in my life and career, who have helped shape who I am not only as a professional but as a human being. So much, that I feel compelled to talk about why having a mentor is beneficial for you and your career.
Read MoreIt's been almost 3 months since I kissed corporate life goodbye (well, almost) to start my own business, and it feels great to be able to finally do something for myself that is creative and challenging at the same time.That said, I've found myself feeling a little down lately.
About what? I didn't think I was sure until I realized that I've been in mourning.
Read MoreMany people have asked me how I decided to split from corporate life into entrepreneur life. While I did have assistance from a coach of my own, (shout out, Harper Spero) I also spent much more time focusing on my own creativity as a source of clarity. What I found is that deciding what to do next in your professional life is not so cut and dry; the countless hours of job hunting on LinkedIn will only get you so far.
Read MoreWhy is it that resolutions make us feel so good, yet so bad at the same time?
Your intentions were good. You purchased a really cute notebook from Rifle Paper Company, some really fun gold pens, and you scribbled down all of your promises to yourself. You then took a photo of said resolutions, maybe next to a glass of wine.. (this is the last glass of wine, you are doing dry January, remember?) and then you post the photo on Instagram…because it isn’t real unless you post it on Instagram.
Read MoreThe moment has arrived where you have finally decided to begin your job search after many years at the same company. The process can be extremely daunting, especially when you haven’t updated your resume or your Linkedin. (Do people still wear suits to interviews? Are you even sure you want to leave? Your company has been so good to you.
You are a Loyal Employee.
Read MoreI have been in transition from my office life at Burberry to completely working from home for about a month now. Many of my friends and former colleagues have commented on how much more I must be getting done, and how amazing it is to be able to create your own schedule.
I will go back to one of the creepiest, yet most true things my Grandpa ever told me: "Idleness is the devil’s playground."
I know — that is so something you would hear in Flowers in the Attic, right? But it is so true.
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