Born in the Netherlands but raised in the Northeast, Megan Halpern is a writer and literary publicist based in Brooklyn, NY. She is a graduate of New York University, and is currently (by day) a lecture agent at Penguin Books. When she is not working, writing, or cooking up a storm, Megan can be found exploring Boerum Hill, accidentally singing along out loud to her iPod. You can keep up with her on Twitter @megalie.
Earlier this year, a study concluded that college grads aren’t ready for today’s working world. That’s daunting to hear, but don’t give up too fast. We took a look at the report’s concerns, and came up with ways you can overcome them.
How many times have you found your perfect job—and then decided not to apply because you didn’t meet every one of the criteria they set out? Here’s a secret: You don’t have to! Here’s a guide to what hiring managers really want.
You got the job—no shabby feat in this economy—you’ve been there for a bit, and now you’re ready to start moving up in the corporate world. So what’s next? Here’s how to use internal networking to your advantage.
Clutter, emails, phone calls, and co-worker drop-bys every 30 seconds—cubicle land is hardly the best environment in which to work. So how can we tune out the office distractions, buckle down, and actually get things done? Here are six easy tricks.
Asking for a promotion ranks high on the list of life’s most anxiety-inducing activities, but it’s also one of the most important things you can do for your career. Ready to take that next step? Here’s what to know before the big conversation.
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