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The New Professional
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Do what you love or love what you do?

As Ive been mulling over direction in my career and my random list of life goals, one question that pops into my mind is whether its better to do what you love or love what you do. Do what you love a...

13 h ago

Choosing your communication method

Call, email, text, Skype? Far too often I look down at my phone to contact someone, only to get stuck with the question, "Should I call? Text? Email?" With so many options right at our finger...

23 may 12

Four questions to ask when youre lacking direction

 [flickr: pursuethepassion]Like I mentioned last month in my freelance update, Ive been thinking a lot about direction. Specifically, Ive been focusing on a few questions (and some list-making) ...

17 may 12

Summer Work Staples: The Shirtdress

I dont know about where you are, but it is not spring anymore in Miami (its not full-on summer yet, either, so Ill enjoy the 88 degree/70% humidity weather while I can). Summer in the office can be a...

14 may 12

Loves | Links

LovesBrilliance New York lipstick in Blaze. I splurged on this baby back in February, and I am so in love. It is bright and fun when first applied, and then fades to a pretty stain. Perfect for summe...

11 may 12

A review of the performance review

[Flickr: jennifertomaloff] Its probably one of my least favorite times of the year because of the stress, but the annual review process at work can be a great opportunity to reassess your job and you...

09 may 12

How To: Barely there manicure

Sometimes less is more, and I think that is especially true for nails. Clean, well-kept nails are appropriate for any situation, and definitely for the office. Some women have a standing nail appoint...

04 may 12

Book Review: All Work, No Pay

Last month (just after the internship series on this blog), I was sent a complimentary copy of All Work, No Pay by Lauren Berger (The Intern Queen) to review. If youre a student, chances are youve ei...

01 may 12

Executive Summary | Links for your weekend | 04.27.12

Organized my desk drawers this week. Gotta keep those foamy stress balls handy (and we have a three-hole punch, though I dont believe we own any three-ring binders).If blog posts had subtitles, this ...

27 apr 12

Humble pie doesnt taste as good as it looks

 [flickr: enggul]If youre doing your job well, chances are someone is seeing it. They may have even commended you on it, or called you out for recognition.Think about the last time this happened...

25 apr 12

Patience pays off (Wish list update)

Shopping is a marathon, not a sprint. When I want something (really want, not just sort of want), Ill wait it out until I find the perfect item. During my first year on this blog (the shopping diet),...

23 apr 12

Executive Summary | Links for your weekend | 04.20.12

Another gratuitous Chicago photo. More on my flickr.This week, I sent out a pitch, followed up on last weeks query, organized and ran a charity raffle, updated the blog design, made a few great conne...

20 apr 12

How to say no at happy hour

 [Flickr: The Vault DFW]The office environment can be a lot like high school, except everyones old enough to drink and vote. There are cliques, just like high school. There are popular people an...

18 apr 12

Me and the bean

The Bean (what kind of bean did you think I was talking about?)How is it already Friday? (Yes, I still ask that every Friday.) Finally letting my confession out this Monday really spurred me on. Knoc...

13 apr 12

How to accessorize with belts

Back in the business-casual shopping-diet days, I stumbled across the most obvious accessory ever: the belt. Before then, I only had one belt, and it was only ever paired with jeans. One of my first ...

11 apr 12

Freelance Files | The halfway point (an honest look)

Depending on when you start counting, Ive been at this freelancing thing for about eight months. Goodness, that seems like a long time.Hows it working out for me?In some ways, its been good. In other...

09 apr 12 1 person likes this

Executive Summary | Links for your weekend | 04.06.12

Newly addicted to Instagram for Android (username: angelineevans)Love this rundown of Barbies offices over the years from the Shoplet blog. The Grindstones 10 Signs You are a Pushover at Work is a mu...

06 apr 12

How to talk about politics (or not) at the office

 [William & Mary Law Library]Growing up, I had it drilled into my head that there are two things you dont talk about at work: religion and politics. Personally, Id add sex as a third topic t...

04 apr 12

Must-watch: Miss Representation

After months and months of searching spurred on by my friends post on this in October, I finally got myself to a local screening of Miss Representation yesterday. The film explores the role of women ...

02 apr 12

Hit me with your best shot [reader survey]

A lot has changed in my life recently and a lot has changed on this blog (or maybe not enough). As I move forward and test out where this blog is going, I want to make sure Im keeping it relevant to ...

30 mar 12

Internships: The best and the worst

So we’ve talked about finding an internship, getting the most out of the internship you do land, and managing interns. To wrap up this series, I’ve asked some of my fellow career bloggers and Faceboo...

28 mar 12

Office supply hack: hemming denim

Though the average American woman is 54" and rocks about a 29"-30" inseam, the average inseam of "regular" size denim averages 33"-34". This makes it a lot easier to wear ...

26 mar 12

Executive Summary | Links for your weekend | 03.23.12

I picked up this Urban Octopus print over Thanksgiving in California, but was putting off finding a frame for it (odd size/custom usually = $$$). I havent been a fan of using hangers to hang art in t...

23 mar 12

Internships: Creating the best experience for your intern

[kate at yr own risk]Today we’re looking at the flip side of internships: managing and creating the best experience for your intern. A few important things to remember when hiring an intern: An inter...

21 mar 12

In the moment

Some things Im loving right now:ASOS Fine Space Robot BraceletGold tone jewelry Lust Solid StickSolid scents A Coloring Book: Drawings by Andy WarholI dont think Id let crayons near this th...

19 mar 12

Executive Summary | Links for your weekend | 03.16.12

[Morning treat: Smores Pop Tarts]Among the features I liked about my old blog was the weekly link round-up. So here you go! Lots of great stuff this week!Its the 100th Anniversary of the Girl Scouts ...

16 mar 12

Internships: Getting the most out of your three months

[stina jonsson]Last week, we explored choosing an internship that’s right for you. Now let’s skip forward to your first day of your three-month (or one-semester or however long) gig. The most importa...

14 mar 12

Relationship and career: Not that incompatible

[Me and K. That french manicure now makes me cringe. Photo credit: Sargeant Photography]A recent article in The Grindstone caught my eye this weekend, titled "Im Afraid A Relationship Could Hurt ...

12 mar 12

Things I know I know

Warning: brain dump ahead You may have noticed a little blip on the blog this week. A sign of life, if you will.That was me, and Im dipping my toe back in here.Before you run off and unsubscribe at o...

09 mar 12

Internships: Experience now, pay later

[Elton One]There’s been a lot of hullabaloo lately about a former Harper’s Bazaar intern’s lawsuit against the company. A brief synopsis: this college grad was not receiving pay or academic credit an...

07 mar 12

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