You put together the perfect resume and emailed copies to five or ten of your target companies. That was several weeks ago and you haven’t heard a thing. Why haven’t any of your potential employers called?

So this post started on Twitter.  I sent out a tweet asking what people had learned since college and got a HUGE immediate response.  Check out my Twitter followers’ responses and a few of mine are thrown in (mine are without quotes.) 

What have you learned since graduating college?

How (Over)Working Ladies Can Conquer Perfectionism. Do any of these sound familiar...

by Annemarie Segaric

Whether you are searching for your very first job, currently working and are looking to make a change, or you’ve lost your job and are eager to get back into the workforce, this is a challenging economic climate. You can find a job, but you need to do things that your peers are not.

Everyone knows the basics of interviews; dress appropriately, shake hands, speak clearly and leave a good impression. However, there are a few things that a lot of people have left out during these 20 minutes of their life. And lets face it in this economy, a crucial 20 minutes!

I've finished college and I've traveled a good chunk of Europe solo this summer before coming back to the US to face reality. I loved the independence and freedom of my travel this summer but money doesn't grow on trees. But now I don't know what to do with myself. I don't know who I want to be. I don't know what job makes me happy.

Girls, have you ever needed (or wanted) to take a trip by yourself but felt a little uncomfortable about traveling alone? If you’re new at it, or going to a new destination, it can be a bit overwhelming.

Inside Look is a new series on GirlsGuideTo.com that showcases real women and their careers. We’re digging in and they’re dishing out “What It’s Really Like” to have their job, build a career, and reach success in their field. 

One of the biggest challenges young career women face is leaving their personal lives away from the office. Up until your first job, it’s totally normal to vent to everyone around you about the breakup you are going through with your boyfriend, the fight you are in with your best friend, or how rough you are feeling from going out last night.

I recently met financial and career advisor Nicole Crimaldi when I discovered her website www.mscareergirl.com.  A Chicago native, Nicole advises young professional women how to navigate their careers with real-life practical information like handling uncomforta