Sara McCord

Growing up just outside the nation’s capitol, Sara McCord's childhood dream was to someday be the President…and a supermodel. Married to a college football coach- which requires an encyclopedic knowledge of mascots, a premium cable sports channel subscription, and the ability to move to a completely new community every couple years- Sara moved to Maine in July 2012. She has worked and volunteered in the public interest since graduating from Franklin & Marshall College in 2008, and is now pursuing writing full-time. Catch up with her on her blog Grab A Latte (www.grabalatte.blogspot.com) or follow her on Twitter for entertainment (or similarly) nonprofit and marketing RTs @Grabalatte.

Rock Job Interview
May 19, 2013

No matter how well you did, most of us can’t help but feel a little shaken after an interview. But it doesn’t have to be this way! Here are a few smart ways to improve not just how you interview—but how you’ll feel about it after the fact.

Work During Move

On the Move: How to Stay Productive at Work While Moving

April 30, 2013

When you’re in the process of moving, your life can feel like it’s in total disarray. But you don’t have to let it put a dent in your productivity at work—just follow these moving dos and don’ts.

Day Long Interview

4 Survival Tips for an All-Day Interview

April 21, 2013

Any interview is tough, but six hours of back-to-back meetings with multiple departments? Ouch. Read on for a few survival tips for your day-long interview from someone who’s been there, too.

Book Club

4 Ways to Host a Better Book Club

April 7, 2013

Trying to get your book club off the ground or looking for new ways to keep your current group energized? We’ve put four new spins on the traditional book club to help you host a monthly event that everyone will love.

  • Dealing with Distractions
    6 Secrets for Avoiding Interruptions at Work
    , March 5, 2013

    Have a big project you need to get done? Unfortunately, you can’t always close your office door or tell your co-workers to go away. But you can try these ideas to stop unanticipated breaks from throwing you off your game.

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    From One Paragraph to One Page: How to Beef Up Your Resume
    , February 27, 2013

    You often hear that you should keep your resume to one page, but what if you type out your experience and still see a half page of white space left? Don’t worry. Whether you’re right out of school or you’ve been at the same job for years, here are a few ways to fill the page.

  • Holiday Networking
    4 Great Ways to Network Over the Holidays
    , December 9, 2012

    You’ll be spending a lot of time with friends, family, colleagues, and clients this season, so why not take advantage of it? Read on for our guide to the most common holiday get-togethers and how to make the most of them for your career.

  • First Day of Work Jitters
    Simple Ways to Fight the New Job Jitters
    , December 3, 2012

    Starting a new job is incredibly exciting, but it’s also incredibly nerve-wracking. If you’re panicking about heading to your new office this week, we’ve gathered four ways to conquer your nerves and take your new experiences in stride.