Ashley Faus

Ashley Faus is a marketing professional at a presentation company in Mountain View, CA. She writes about corporate, marketing, and MBA topics on her blog, consciouslycorporate.com. When she's not in classes for her MBA, Ashley enjoys working out, scrapbooking, and performing in musicals.

Nancy Duarte
March 8, 2013

Persuasion expert Nancy Duarte is quite possibly the world’s leader on telling stories. She’s also a successful entrepreneur who runs a world-class organization. And today, she shares a bit about her experience on both fronts.

Job Search Remotely

The Cross-Country Job Hunt: Finding a Job in a Different City

December 5, 2012

Searching for a new job isn’t easy, so when you put hundreds or thousands of miles in between where you are and where you want to be employed, it can feel pretty impossible. We asked this remote job-hunter to share her secrets for success.

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4 Career Lessons I Learned from Gymnastics

August 8, 2012

We all love watching the Olympic gymnast perform their amazing feats, but did you know that you can learn some important career lessons from their journey to the gold? This former gymnast tells us what the sport taught her.

Networking with Family Members

What to Know About Networking With Family Members

June 21, 2012

You’re job hunting, and you’ve just found the perfect position. And, as it turns out, you’ve got a connection to the company—through a family member! But before you ask Aunt Mary to make an introduction, consider these tips for mixing business and family.

  • Take the High Road
    3 Times It’s Better to Take the High Road
    , April 10, 2012

    Confronting someone at the office can be one of the toughest things to learn how to do. But it can be just as difficult to know when not to confront them. Here are three situations where you should recognize when it’s time to back down.

  • 4 Things You Didn't Know You Could Put on Your Resume
    4 Things You Didn’t Know You Could Put on Your Resume
    , January 30, 2012

    What do you do if your resume feels a little empty? Here’s a hint: Look beyond the positions you’ve held and the degrees you’ve earned, and get a little creative. Take a look at some things you might not realize you can include on your resume.

  • The Best Relationship Advice-For the Office
    The 5 Love Languages: Office Edition
    , December 22, 2011

    The famous book “The Five Love Languages” has been called the secret to lasting love. But actually, it’s pretty invaluable advice for lasting relationships in the office, too. Here’s how to use this unexpected advice to your advantage.

  • Internship Horror Stories
    Internship Horror Stories (and How to Avoid Them)
    , December 5, 2011

    Internships can be a great way to build your experience—or they can leave you sorting mail for three months without even a “thanks” to show for it. To make sure that your next internship is of the career-building variety, here are three red flags to dodge.