career
How to Work for Yourself: A Beginner's Guide
Freelance life can be tricky, but we're here to help.
By Lilit Marcus
Sometimes Your First Career Isn't the Best Career—Here's How to Get Out
These tips and a dash of courage are all you need.
By Carlye Wisel
Getting Your Foot in the Door of the Music Business: A Guide for the Uninitiated
Here's your industry primer!
By Carlye Wisel
What's the Point of a Work BFF? Here's Everything You Need to Know
Who wants to navigate the office alone?
By Lilit Marcus
The Nanny Diaries: Why More and More Girls Are Working As Caretakers for Kids
Readers dish on the perks and privileges that come along with the increasingly-popular path.
By Julie Bogen
Why You Shouldn't Freak Out If You Haven't Gotten an Internship Yet
Chill out, and read on.
By Carlye Wisel
So You're Not the Best at Everything—Here's Why It Doesn't Matter
Prodigies aren't the only ones who succeed, and we're going to prove it.
By Kelton Wright
How to Make Sure Social Media Plus Work Doesn't Equal a Total Disaster
Tips worth reading, right this way.
By Lilit Marcus
5 Impressive Things You Can Do Instead of Being an Intern
These alternatives are awesome and resume-building.
By Fawnia Soo Hoo
The Official Guide to Writing the Best Resume Ever
It's the first step to your dream job, so you want to do it right!
By Lilit Marcus
Turns out Your Retail Job Might Just Be the Best Career Prep
Experience behind a counter can be even more valuable than experience behind a desk.
By Lauren Leibowitz
The Secret Rules of Being an Assistant (AKA the Art of Standing Your Ground at Work)
Just because it's your first job doesn't mean you have to be clueless.
By Lilit Marcus
Before Diving into Your Next Internship, Read These 5 Fool-Proof Tips
You (and your boss) will thank us.
By Julie Bogen
Behind Every Awesome Career Is an Even More Awesome Mentor—But How Do You Get One?
Straight-up asking someone to Yoda you can be a little tricky.
By Lilit Marcus
Get the Lowdown on College Career Services, Your School's Semi-Secret Job-Getting Weapon
Free guidance never sounded so good.
By Heather Schwedel
How to Turn an Internship into a Full-Time Job
Yes, it's possible—and totally worth it.
By Drew Elovitz
Tried-and-True Career Tips to Get You Through Your First Job
Just because you're the new kid in the office doesn't mean you have to be clueless.
By Julia Rubin
7 Things No One Tells You About Your First Job
So you've landed the dream gig. Congratulations, rock star! But now what? We're going to save you some blood, sweat, and tears, that's what. Most people learn this work wisdom the hard way—but now you don't have to!
By Elisa Mala
5 Things You Need to Do Before You Start Your Internship
Now that you've got the gig in the bag, read up on how to kick butt from day one.
By Alyssa Jennette
6 Job Application Mistakes and How to Avoid Them
It's your first shot out of the gate, but worry not: We've got you covered. Steer clear of these typical mishaps and you'll be that much closer to having your own business card.
By Kaitlin Menza