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Ashley Faus is a marketing professional for an aerospace company in Dallas, TX. 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.

Take the High Road

3 Times It’s Better to Take the High Road

April 10, 2012, 4 Comments

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 Super-Creative Ways to Land the Interview

4 Creative Ways to Land the Interview

March 19, 2012, 1 Comment

Just found a posting for your dream job? Make sure your resume stands out from the pack with one of these creative ideas for going above and beyond in your job application.

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, 2 Comments

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, 2 Comments

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, 3 Comments

    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.

  • What to Look for in a First Job
    What to Look for in a First Job
    September 7, 2011, 4 Comments

    If you’re about to graduate and thinking about your first job, you probably know all of the parent-approved must-haves: good salary, medical benefits, 401(k) matching. But here’s what else you should keep in mind during your first foray into the professional world.

  • MBA Motivation: Should you go to B-School?
    MBA Motivation: Should you go to B-School?
    September 2, 2011, No comments

    An MBA will fast-track your career, get you an in with your dream company, and put a permanent gold star on your resume, right? Not so fast. B-school is a great choice for many, but it’s not for everyone. Here’s how to know if it’s right for you.