Tag Archives: young professionals
Go Ahead and Toot: 3 Good Reasons to Brag in the Office
You won't get ahead by just doing great work
Go ahead and toot your own horn sometimes. You won’t get ahead without a little…
By Courtney Connley
Cool Jobs: Funnyman First African Comic to Appear on ‘The Tonight Show’
Young entertainer set to be one global talent to watch
At 28, this funnyman is set to be one of the hottest global talents, having…
By Janell Hazelwood
Looking Back: 4 Signs Your Career is Going Nowhere
If you want to make your days worthwhile, take heed to these suggestions
At the end of the day, you want a lasting legacy that was fulfilling and…
By Sasha King
Yes, We Do That: A Black Woman’s Amazing NASCAR Escapade
My journey squashing stereotypes and reacquainting with a childhood fascination
Someone said “Black people don’t do NASCAR.” Well, we did that, and it was amazingly…
By Janell Hazelwood
4 Ways to Ensure You’re Always Taken Seriously
How to leave the formalities at home in non-traditional offices
Sometimes, formalities have no place in workplace environments becoming more and more lax. Here’s how…
By Sasha King
Outstanding: 10 Ways to Make a Lasting First Impression
Be popular and engaging no matter where you go
These steps will ensure you’re likable, engaging and able to close the deal in making…
By Sasha King
This Job Market ‘Superpower’ Will Give You More Than a Leg Up
Advocacy group shines light on valuable job skill via tech stars like Mark Zuckerberg
You may think this skill is just for tech geeks, but in the job market,…
By Janell Hazelwood
More Than Just Red Carpet Fashion: 4 Career Lessons from the Oscars
The night's ceremony lends more to professional advancement
Halle Berry on the red carpet at the Academy Awards (Image: File)
Whether you stayed up…
By Jamie Harrison
Career Advice: 5 Ways to Weed Out the Nonsense
Some words of wisdom are just the opposite. Here's how to tune out the noise
Everyone thinks they know best or that they’re an expert. Here’s how to weed out…
By Sasha King
I’m About to Pop Off: 5 Healthy Ways To Deal With Office Conflict
You don't have to lose your head---or your job
Here are healthy ways to manage and confront conflict without losing your head—or your job.
