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How I Did It: Catwalk Powerhouse J. Alexander Talks Fashion Industry Success

Model-turned-runway-coach took teaching swagger straight to the bank

Model-turned-runway-coach talks longevity in a fashion industry where success can be short-lived.

By Sirita Wright

Posted: February 9, 2012 Tags: America's Next Top Model, blacks in fashion, career advancement, career transition, coaching, Cynthia Bailey, fashion industry, Fashion Week, image consulting, international business, international fashion, Internships, Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week, modeling, Naomi Campbell, Real Housewives of Atlanta, reality TV, runway coach, style coach, supermodels, Tyra Banks, young professionals

7 Days of Boss Moves, Day Three: Maximize Your Social Networks

Get beyond the business-card exchange toward quality connections

For seven days, we challenge you to take steps toward quality networking with Cameka Smith,…

By Cameka Smith

Posted: February 8, 2012 Tags: Cameka Smith, career advancement, career development, career transition, Facebook, Female Executives, female professionals, Linked In, networking, social network, social networking, The BOSS Network, Twitter, women executives., women professionals

6 Quick Steps to Upgrade Your Public Speaking Skills

Gift of gab is a major asset whether in front of one or many

Great leaders are usually awesome public speakers, able to effectively communicate and relate to their…

By BlackEnterprise.com

Posted: February 3, 2012 Tags: career advancement, career development, career transition, College graduates, communication, corporate leaders, executives, leadership development, professionals, public speaking, undergraduates

Splurges, Surprises, and Serious Consequences

In my last year of 20s, here's what I'd tell the younger, less responsible me

After 29 years of excitement, carefree experiences and graceful falls, there’s so much that the…

By Janell Hazelwood

Posted: January 31, 2012 Tags: career advancement, career development, career transition, college student, life lessons, passion, purpose, social development, undergraduate, women professionals, young professional

Top Cities That Pay Women Top Salaries

San Jose, California leads in paying females workers the most

These locations pay female workers the most among all others in the nation.

By BlackEnterprise.com

Posted: January 27, 2012 Tags: career advancement, compensation, employment, female professionals, jobs, negotiation, salary, women executives., women professionals, women workers

6 Vital Things to Keep Track of on the Job

Early due diligence can guarantee future career success

Taking care of these important tasks on the job early allows you to focus on…

By BlackEnterprise.com

Posted: January 26, 2012 Tags: career advancement, career development, employment, entry-level professional, jobs, Madame Noire, unemployment, workplace issues

Rosalind Brewer Makes History as Sam’s Club CEO

Spelman alumnus is first woman and African American at post

Rosalind Brewer becomes the first woman and African American to hold the CEO position at…

By Carolyn M. Brown

Posted: January 23, 2012 Tags: black women executives, career advancement, career transition, corporate diversity, Executive Leadership Council, Mike Duke, Rosalind Brewer, Sam's Clubs, Walmart, women executives., Women of Power

4 Ways to Boost Your Professional Marketability

Be that job candidate who is sought after and indispensable

Don’t just rest on simply having a degree. Make yourself a job candidate who is…

By BlackEnterprise.com

Posted: January 23, 2012 Tags: career advancement, career development, career transition, college degree, corporate leadership, higher education, job seeking, jobs, mentor, mentorship, professional development

It’s never easy to search for a new job while you’re already employed. Professionals often find themselves having to sneak around to send out resumes, go on interviews, or speak with potential employers. While you shouldn’t feel trapped in your current position, it’s very important that you conduct your job search with integrity and skill. Consider these tips when searching for a new job and avoid having to compromise your current paycheck. —Aisha Taylor

Career Tip of the Day: Google Yourself

Ensure that your personal brand is attractive on the Web

Be sure your personal brand is represented as attractive as possible on the Web.

By BlackEnterprise.com

Posted: January 20, 2012 Tags: branding, career advancement, Facebook, Google, job interview, job seeker, jobs, personal branding, professional branding, professional development, resume, search engine optimization, SEO, social media, Twitter, Web branding, Web search

You’ve prepared your best suit, printed several copies of your resume and placed them in your nicest portfolio--- even said a prayer. You’re a little nervous but confident and hopeful that this will be the job for you. You arrive early, sign in with the receptionist, and wait for your name to be called. You greet the interviewer with a firm hand shake and a winning smile, take your seat, make eye contact, and maintain your best posture. You’ve got this interview in the bag ... that is until you’re hit with one of these common, tough questions.

We've got you covered. While you can never prepare for every question, you can strategize how you’ll respond. Check out how best to tackle the difficult questions most interviewers ask. ---Aisha Taylor

How to Ace the Toughest Job Interview Question

Tackle it with the confidence of knowing the right approach

Tackle the question of your contribution to company profitability with confidence.

By BlackEnterprise.com

Posted: January 19, 2012 Tags: career advancement, career development, career transition, employment, job interview, job seekers, job seeking, jobs, unemployment