http://www.examiner.com/x-2675-Womens-Business-Examiner?cid=exrss-Womens-Business-Examiner en-us Mon, 23 Nov 2009 09:27:26 -0700 Thu, 19 Nov 2009 06:42:30 -0700 BlogCFC http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss http://www.examiner.com/x-2675-Womens-Business-Examiner~y2009m11d19-Stephenie-Meyer-author-of-Twilight--what-we-can-learn-from-her-success?cid=exrss-Womens-Business-Examiner Stephenie Meyer is one of the most successful women in publishing and movies right now. As the author of the wildly popular Twilight series, she has millions of fans around the world that are anxiously awaiting the new move, The Twilight Saga: New... Stephenie Meyer Twilight movie New Moon Twilight New Moon Thu, 19 Nov 2009 06:42:30 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2675-Womens-Business-Examiner~y2009m11d19-Stephenie-Meyer-author-of-Twilight--what-we-can-learn-from-her-success?cid=exrss-Womens-Business-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2675-Womens-Business-Examiner~y2009m8d26-Womens-equality-day--what-can-you-do-today-to-help-support-gender-equality?cid=exrss-Womens-Business-Examiner President Obama proclaimed today to be Women’s Equality Day. In doing so he said, “I call upon the people of the United States to celebrate the achievements of women and recommit themselves to the goal of true gender equality in this coun... women's equality day president obama Wed, 26 Aug 2009 16:11:33 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2675-Womens-Business-Examiner~y2009m8d26-Womens-equality-day--what-can-you-do-today-to-help-support-gender-equality?cid=exrss-Womens-Business-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2675-Womens-Business-Examiner~y2009m8d26-How-to-get-hired-job-interview-tips-from-an-interviewer?cid=exrss-Womens-Business-Examiner It’s a tough job market out there so when you finally get an interview you’re excited ... and nervous. What can you say to the interviewer that will help you to get the job you want?I asked Lynn DiDonato, Consulting Director of Human Reso... job interview hiring Wed, 26 Aug 2009 10:52:29 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2675-Womens-Business-Examiner~y2009m8d26-How-to-get-hired-job-interview-tips-from-an-interviewer?cid=exrss-Womens-Business-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2675-Womens-Business-Examiner~y2009m8d6-Business-101-How-to-make-a-proposal-to-executives?cid=exrss-Womens-Business-Examiner   Does the idea of making a proposal to executives leave you tongue-tied? Just thinking about it may make you nervous, however, it’s a great opportunity for you to increase visibility and get your ideas accepted. Here are so... success executive proposal Thu, 06 Aug 2009 21:23:47 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2675-Womens-Business-Examiner~y2009m8d6-Business-101-How-to-make-a-proposal-to-executives?cid=exrss-Womens-Business-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2675-Womens-Business-Examiner~y2009m7d28-Business-101-How-to-get-what-you-want-at-work?cid=exrss-Womens-Business-Examiner What do you want at work? Do you want a promotion, a new assistant, or the opportunity to work on an exciting new project? Here are 5 simple rules that will help you get what you want:1)      Ask. That seems pr... success business Tue, 28 Jul 2009 08:26:59 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2675-Womens-Business-Examiner~y2009m7d28-Business-101-How-to-get-what-you-want-at-work?cid=exrss-Womens-Business-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2675-Womens-Business-Examiner~y2009m7d26-Harry-Potter-and-the-business-tips?cid=exrss-Womens-Business-Examiner  From left, actors Michael Gambon, Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson, Rupert Grint and Alan Rickman attend the premiere of "Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince", in New York, on Thursday, July 9, 2009. (AP Photo/Peter Kramer) &nbsp... business movie Harry Potter Half Blood Prince Sun, 26 Jul 2009 19:30:05 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2675-Womens-Business-Examiner~y2009m7d26-Harry-Potter-and-the-business-tips?cid=exrss-Womens-Business-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2675-Womens-Business-Examiner~y2009m6d22-How-to-find-a-job-using-Linkedin?cid=exrss-Womens-Business-Examiner One of the best ways to find a job is to use your network. I recommend using the online networking tool, Linkedin to build your online presence and help you find a job. Even if you’re not looking for a job today, you can start building your pro... job Linkedin networking job search find a job Mon, 22 Jun 2009 09:08:22 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2675-Womens-Business-Examiner~y2009m6d22-How-to-find-a-job-using-Linkedin?cid=exrss-Womens-Business-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2675-Womens-Business-Examiner~y2009m6d20-The-Proposal-with-Sandra-Bullock--another-pushy-woman-in-business?cid=exrss-Womens-Business-Examiner  (AP Photo/ Chris Pizzello) Every time I see a commercial for the new movie, The Proposal with Sandra Bullock, I chuckle… and I cringe. I enjoy comedies, but, I’m a little tired of seeing stereotypical pushy female bosses.&nbsp... The Proposal Sandra Bullock Ryan Reynolds movie Sat, 20 Jun 2009 11:01:06 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2675-Womens-Business-Examiner~y2009m6d20-The-Proposal-with-Sandra-Bullock--another-pushy-woman-in-business?cid=exrss-Womens-Business-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2675-Womens-Business-Examiner~y2009m6d18-How-to-be-more-successful-at-work-protect-your-job-and-help-your-company-with-these-4-steps?cid=exrss-Womens-Business-Examiner With all the problems in the economy, many people are worried. We want to protect our jobs and help our companies get through this difficult time. So what can you do?I recommend 4 practical steps to help you protect your job and become more valuable ... success economy jobs money profits value Thu, 18 Jun 2009 11:24:36 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2675-Womens-Business-Examiner~y2009m6d18-How-to-be-more-successful-at-work-protect-your-job-and-help-your-company-with-these-4-steps?cid=exrss-Womens-Business-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2675-Womens-Business-Examiner~y2009m6d10-Dont-make-these-raise-mistakes--3-things-you-should-never-do-at-work?cid=exrss-Womens-Business-Examiner  Don’t make these raise mistakes – 3 things you should never do at workI asked managers to talk about the biggest mistakes they had seen when people asked for raises and here’s what they said: 1)    Don&rsqu... job money salary raise Wed, 10 Jun 2009 12:36:32 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2675-Womens-Business-Examiner~y2009m6d10-Dont-make-these-raise-mistakes--3-things-you-should-never-do-at-work?cid=exrss-Womens-Business-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2675-Womens-Business-Examiner~y2009m6d10-Increase-your-salary-by-working-with-your-boss-raise-rule--4?cid=exrss-Womens-Business-Examiner If you want to get a salary increase, you need to view your boss as an ally instead of someone that is stopping you from getting a raise. That’s the basis of Raise Rule #4 Work with your boss. It’s important to realize that if your b... job money salary raise Wed, 10 Jun 2009 12:19:02 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2675-Womens-Business-Examiner~y2009m6d10-Increase-your-salary-by-working-with-your-boss-raise-rule--4?cid=exrss-Womens-Business-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2675-Womens-Business-Examiner~y2009m6d9-Make-more-money-at-work-increase-your-salary-with-a-business-case-raise-rule-3?cid=exrss-Womens-Business-Examiner In previous columns we looked at Raise Rule #1 It’s business; it’s not personal and Raise Rule # 2 Be confident you deserve a raise. Now it’s time for Raise Rule # 3 Build a business case.Before you ask your boss for a raise, you ne... job business bottom line money salary raise Tue, 09 Jun 2009 11:27:30 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2675-Womens-Business-Examiner~y2009m6d9-Make-more-money-at-work-increase-your-salary-with-a-business-case-raise-rule-3?cid=exrss-Womens-Business-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2675-Womens-Business-Examiner~y2009m6d8-Make-more-money-at-work-how-to-increase-your-salary-for-women-raise-rule-2?cid=exrss-Womens-Business-Examiner In a previous column we looked at Raise Rule #1 It’s business; it’s not personal. Now, let’s look at Raise Rule # 2 Be confident you deserve a raise. Before you think about asking your boss for anything, whether it is a raise o... women job money salary raise confident Mon, 08 Jun 2009 17:00:16 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2675-Womens-Business-Examiner~y2009m6d8-Make-more-money-at-work-how-to-increase-your-salary-for-women-raise-rule-2?cid=exrss-Womens-Business-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2675-Womens-Business-Examiner~y2009m6d3-Make-more-money--how-to-increase-your-salary-at-work-for-women-raise-rule-1?cid=exrss-Womens-Business-Examiner Who wants to make more money at work? You do. One way to do that is to ask for a raise. You may think that with all the economic problems, this might be the wrong time to ask for a raise. However, it is the right time to show how valuable you are and... women work job money salary raise Wed, 03 Jun 2009 14:38:33 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2675-Womens-Business-Examiner~y2009m6d3-Make-more-money--how-to-increase-your-salary-at-work-for-women-raise-rule-1?cid=exrss-Womens-Business-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2675-Womens-Business-Examiner~y2009m5d22-Impress-at-your-next-interview--great-answers-from-real-interviews-part-1?cid=exrss-Womens-Business-Examiner Last week we looked at common interview questions. Now let’s hear some actual responses that impressed interviewers. Andrea Rice had a great interview story. Andrea is an Internet Entrepreneur at Gotta Mentor. This happened years ago with an in... job interview Fri, 22 May 2009 10:03:55 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2675-Womens-Business-Examiner~y2009m5d22-Impress-at-your-next-interview--great-answers-from-real-interviews-part-1?cid=exrss-Womens-Business-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2675-Womens-Business-Examiner~y2009m5d18-Never-answer-your-cell-phone-in-an-interview?cid=exrss-Womens-Business-Examiner In preparation for this week’s articles on interview answers, I asked colleagues for their suggestions and I heard some great interview stories. Here’s one of my favorites:During a job interview with a college student, the interviewer hea... job interview cell phone Mon, 18 May 2009 11:34:43 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2675-Womens-Business-Examiner~y2009m5d18-Never-answer-your-cell-phone-in-an-interview?cid=exrss-Womens-Business-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2675-Womens-Business-Examiner~y2009m5d15-A-secret-weapon-for-job-seekers-Part-5-of-a-series-on-common-interview-questions?cid=exrss-Womens-Business-Examiner We all know that we need to do research on a company before we go on the interview. Certainly you can start with the company’s website and check out their mission statement and all the recent press releases. I also suggest that you check out ww... job jobs interview job search interviews interviewing the vault hoovers vault Fri, 15 May 2009 07:58:39 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2675-Womens-Business-Examiner~y2009m5d15-A-secret-weapon-for-job-seekers-Part-5-of-a-series-on-common-interview-questions?cid=exrss-Womens-Business-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2675-Womens-Business-Examiner~y2009m5d14-Are-you-prepared-for-these-common-interview-questions-Part-4?cid=exrss-Womens-Business-Examiner Recently I heard great advice from Joe Pelayo, CEO of Joseph Michaels International (and the man that provided the interview questions listed below). He said, “People in job search should go on a diet, a TV diet. Otherwise you can become c... Linkedin job hunting interview job search Thu, 14 May 2009 10:22:57 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2675-Womens-Business-Examiner~y2009m5d14-Are-you-prepared-for-these-common-interview-questions-Part-4?cid=exrss-Womens-Business-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2675-Womens-Business-Examiner~y2009m5d13-Are-you-prepared-for-these-common-interview-questions-Part-3?cid=exrss-Womens-Business-Examiner Are you ready for your next interview? Today we’ll review some of the more difficult interview questions that have been compiled by Joe Pelayo, CEO of Joseph Michaels International - an executive search firm. If you had your life to live over a... job hunting interviews job interviews Wed, 13 May 2009 09:12:58 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2675-Womens-Business-Examiner~y2009m5d13-Are-you-prepared-for-these-common-interview-questions-Part-3?cid=exrss-Womens-Business-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2675-Womens-Business-Examiner~y2009m5d12-Are-you-prepared-for-these-common-interview-questions-Part-2?cid=exrss-Womens-Business-Examiner In yesterday’s column, we looked at some of the most common interview questions. Today we’ll review some of the more difficult questions that have been compiled by Joe Pelayo, CEO of Joseph Michaels International - an executive search fir... job interview job search Tue, 12 May 2009 08:16:09 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2675-Womens-Business-Examiner~y2009m5d12-Are-you-prepared-for-these-common-interview-questions-Part-2?cid=exrss-Womens-Business-Examiner