Making Friends at Work: Simple Tips for Creating Connections, No Matter Where You Are
Navigate new dynamics with ease.
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This Book Transformed My View of Ambition—And Helped Me Find Meaning Beyond My Career
An exclusive interview with the author of Ambition Monster.
We’re Obsessed With Substack—Here Are 10 You Should Subscribe To Now
The ultimate inbox glow-up.
21 Work-From-Home Wardrobe Essentials You’ll Wear on Repeat
Outfit of the (every) day.
Thinking About Hiring a Life Coach? Here’s What to Know
Time to level up.
Of All the Career Advice I’ve Heard, This Is the Most Motivating
It’s never—ever!—too late.
Lucky Girl Syndrome? We Call It ‘Abundance Mindset’—A Career Coach Explains Why It’s Key to Making Your Goals a Reality
Finding strength in tough times.
Re-think Your Resolutions! 6 Steps to Make Your Goals *Actually* Happen This Year
They’re within your reach.
5 Ways to Make Your Resume Stand Out
It could use a little je ne sais quoi.
We’re Hiring! Studio & Production Manager
Get on it while it’s hot.
How to Turn Your Current Job Into Your Dream Job
It’s all yours for the taking.
How to Deal With Sexism in the Workplace
Blurred lines.
3 Ways to Let Go Of Jealousy At Work
It’s only holding you back.
How To Write A Cold Email — That Actually Gets Read
Don’t be a stranger.
This One Habit Can Transform Your Career
Go get ’em.
5 Signs You’re Stuck in Your Comfort Zone At Work
Wake up, little Susie…
The Best Podcasts to Motivate You to Go After Your Goals
That work grind focus.
Here’s How to Set Yourself Up for a Stress-Free Workday
The workday is notoriously known for being…busy. Urgent emails come flying in at all times, that meeting that was supposed to be 15 mins went over by a lot, and the to-do lists seem to keep getting longer even when you’re crossing things off. Keeping this all in mind, you might think I’m crazy when […]
10 Job Interview Mistakes That Make or Break an Offer
As Career Contessa’s CEO, I’ve run my fair share of interviews. There are candidates who immediately stand out for all the right reasons—most of whom I’ve had the pleasure of hiring—but then, sometimes, there are moments you remember because they made you wince. With that in mind, I took some time to chat with other recruiters […]
How Three Super Successful Women Pitch Themselves
featured photo via wit and delight If you’ve ever sat down to think about a personal pitch — maybe before a job interview, a public presentation, or even a family event — chances are you probably found yourself getting bogged down in the little details. It’s easy to default to describing yourself like this: “I’m […]
The 5 Rules of Being a Feminist At Work
In sitting down to research this piece, it wasn’t lost on me that the Career Contessa office is unlike any other when it comes to advocating for women. At the moment, we’re a 100% woman team, run by a woman CEO, and writing articles and throwing events specifically to help other women. And we’re doing […]
The Best (and Worst) Decisions I’ve Made Running My Business
It’s hard to believe I’ve been running a business for 10 years. Some days I still feel like a total rookie (what’s a form 1099 again?), and then I have a coffee chat with a recent college grad or speak on a panel at Create & Cultivate, and realize that I’ve learned quite a bit […]
Could you be experiencing a Quarter-Life Crisis?
Forget teenage angst, goodbye dreaded 30 — the quarter-life crisis is here and it’s so, so real. Although I remember having this exact thought when I was 25, I also remember feeling alone in thinking that this feeling was just affecting me while the majority of the population had it together. But then I was […]
12 Must-Follow Instagram Accounts for the Empowered Woman
No need to spend time lurking your favorite accounts to find out where they get their inspiration — we already did the work for you. Comparison really is the death of joy. Mark Twain had it right, all those years ago. At Career Contessa, we think your social media feeds shouldn’t be about comparison. They should […]
4 Non-Glamorous Jobs That Can Launch Your Career
When that dream career doesn’t just fall into your lap, sometimes you need a dramatic change of pace—and perspective. Many of us have reached a moment that feels like rock-bottom when we’re jobless, broke, and not sure where to go next. It usually goes hand-in-hand with the term “post grad”—but that’s certainly not a requisite—and […]
Why Being Forgetful Might Be A Good Thing
featured image by taylr anne I swear I’m an intelligent gal. But ask me what I did last weekend, or even what I ate for breakfast this morning, and it’s fairly unlikely I’ll have an answer. If I don’t write something down, I won’t remember to do it. I also once thought that my car […]
Are We Living In a Culture of Flakes?
Six days, three reschedules, and two time-sensitive text messages that went unanswered for 14 hours. That’s what it took recently for a friend to pick up a couch he’d already agreed to buy from me. This behavior got the entire Career Contessa office talking, and our Editorial Director Kit Warchol was so enraged that she has deemed […]
What Kind Of Side Hustler Are You?
I’ve always been an avid side hustler. Even now, while running Career Contessa, I still take on the occasional odd jobs on weekends. For me, it’s not only a great way to earn some extra cash, it’s also a way to shake things up by using different parts on my brain. People freelance for a […]