Archive for March, 2008
Gen Y Women: Change starts with us
Last week Rebecca of Modite said that Gen Y women will have to “breed a new form of feminism” as a way to combat the casual sexism that Monica recently wrote about on Twenty Set.
How to create a winning proposal
Whether you’re writing a proposal for one of your ideas at work or a more formal proposal to gain business, you should consider the overall look, writing style, and requirements as you begin the project.
The following guide will help you in all aspects of creating a stellar proposal.
Section 1: The Basics
If you’re writing […]
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Baby Talk: How to Answer an Age-old Unwanted Question
Every holiday I am reminded how well-meaning people can make feel completely uncomfortable with one little question: When are you having a baby?
It’s a question I get quite often from all kinds of people - some know me very well, others are casual acquaintances. I know that these people generally have my best interest at […]
Going green: A fad or here to stay?
By now, we’re all familiar with the term “going green.” We’ve seen An Inconvenient Truth. We’ve watched the Oprah “green” episodes. We’ve read tips on going green in everything from our company newsletters to our local newspapers. And, some of us have actually done a few things to change our ways.
Personally, I bought grocery bags […]
A half-baked business idea
Last year around this time I had the privilege of attending a conference where one of the topics was social entrepreneurship. I had heard of the Grameen Bank and microloans, but I have to admit I never gave them much thought.
As I was listening to a woman from Women’s Global Connection talk about the trips […]
Six small habits that will change your image immediately
If you’re a young professional, you probably know the way others see you can be important to your growth and success. While you certainly can’t control everyone’s impression, there are a few small things you can do to make you more approachable and more professional.
1. Walk with your head up.
Walk with confidence around your office […]
Four reasons to give money to charity
If you’re 22, just out of college, and living paycheck to paycheck, this a post to bookmark and review at a later date. That’s because this post is all about the money - Giving it away, that is.
Four reasons to donate money to your favorite charity:
1. It feels good.
Who doesn’t want to make a […]
Sesame Street Wisdom: I can do it myself, most of the time
As a child, I loved this book called “I can do it myself” that featured my friends from Sesame Street doing small chores by themselves. I developed an “I can do it myself” attitude early on, and as my mother would surely tell you, I was quite proud of it.
The truth is, though, I can’t […]
First comes the résumé, then comes the interview
There’s been a lot of talk among the Gen Y blogs recently about interviewing. From 10 Crucial Questions on How to Interview (and the Answers) to 4 Common Job Interview Mishaps and How to Recover from Them, these articles, while helpful for interviewing, don’t help you actually get the interview. You do this by having […]
