5 Ways to Become a Better Leader
Posted by Tessa McLean on June 15, 2013 at 4:30 PM
Being a leader is more than just taking charge. An effective leader inspires, teaches, and encourages, all while maintaining excellent control of each situation. It you aspire to grow in your profession, leadership is an essential skill to perfect. Check out these five ways to become a more effective leader.
WTF! Your Coworkers are Judging You by Your Hair
Posted by Girls Guide To on June 13, 2013 at 9:01 AM
So, just when you were starting to feel comfortable letting your hair down at the office, new research shows that's the worst idea ever. Why? Apparently our coworkers are seriously judging our hair. WTF?!
Girl We Love: Cat Wright
Posted by Brette Borow on June 11, 2013 at 10:06 AM
To say we love fashion at GirlsGuideTo is clearly an understatement. If we weren't writers, we'd probably be attempting to style the rich and famous just like this week's Girl We Love! Los Angeles beauty Cat Wright is a fashion stylist and writer, choosing the wardrobe of E! stars as well as contributing to several…
10 Mistakes You're Making at Your Job
Posted by Tessa McLean on June 7, 2013 at 4:30 PM
It's a tough job market out there, and there's no room for mistakes. Here's the thing, you're probably making mistakes at work, daily. Aside from the doughnut you had for breakfast and excessive Facebooking you do, here are 10 mistakes to stop making at work right now.
10 Sneaky Ways to Save Cash
Posted by Tessa McLean on June 5, 2013 at 6:00 PM
To me, summer is the season of spending. There are weddings, concerts, and beach day activities that demand my money, so how do I keep from going broke? My secret to success is saving money in sneaky ways you may not normally have thought of. Check out these 10 sneaky ways to save money now.
Girl We Love: Kylie Sparks
Posted by Brette Borow on June 4, 2013 at 10:00 AM
We've been admiring Kylie Sparks for quite awhile now. She's an actress, musician, and totally inspiring woman we look up to. She made a life-altering decision to get reconstructive surgery last year, which caused many to wonder if that was the right thing to do. She believes in being yourself and working hard to get…
Girl We Love: Amy DiTomasso
Posted by Brette Borow on May 21, 2013 at 4:40 PM
It's no secret that we've got a bit of a sweet tooth here at GirlsGuideTo. It's rare we don't have cookies or candy in the office! When we were able to interview a genuine sweets connoisseur we couldn't resist! Amy DiTomasso is owner of Sugar Chic Designs and A Sweet Delivery, a service delivering custom candy…
5 Ways to Update Your Work Wardrobe
Posted by Tessa McLean on May 15, 2013 at 1:17 PM
Sooner or later we all fall into a rut. This time, it's the work fashion rut. Maintaining a stylish and appropriate work wardrobe is a careful process of combining pieces we love with pieces that look professional. If you're bored with your work wardrobe these days, try incorporating these five pieces that can completely shake…
5 Ways to Show You're More Than Your Degree
Posted by Tessa McLean on May 14, 2013 at 10:00 AM
In a tough economy, many people will tell you to avoid getting a "useless degree." A diploma stating your expertise in English, anthropology, philosophy, history, etc won't help you out in the "real world." If you're genuinely interested in those subjects, ignore the naysayers and learn to position yourself after graduation with these five tips…
5 Digital Skills to Master Before Applying to Any Job
Posted by Tessa McLean on May 8, 2013 at 3:05 PM
The job market is still tough these days, and if you're lacking basic skills, you can kiss that interview goodbye. Entry-level jobs require more technological skills than you might expect, and many employers are more apt to meet with you if you have skills beyond what they require. These five basic digital skills are essential…