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How to Find the Perfect Mentor for You

Learn how to choose a mentor that supports your goals.

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The Ultimate Gift Guide for Your Mom, Mentor, or Role Model

Here is our gift guide for your most amazing female role models—whether she's your mom, your sister, an educator, or a coworker—treat her well this holiday season!

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The Ultimate Gift Guide for Yourself

The holidays are here! In between all the shopping, baking, and cooking you will be doing for your loved ones, make sure you're treating yourself too.

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The Ultimate Gift Guide for Your Best Friend

Tell your best friend how much you appreciate her this year with our hand-picked gift guide for the holidays.

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24 Ways to Accelerate Your Career Development Today

Advancing your career is as easy as assessing your soft skill set and your hard skill set. Join us as we explore 24 ways to work on career development starting...now!

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Pantyhose at Work + Other Misguided Parental Career Advice

Your parents mean well, but sometimes their career advice misses the mark. Here's how to take career advice from your parents, even if it's a little off.

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A Letter From Our CEO on What 2019 Holds for Us

2019 brings with it new and exciting challenges for the gang at Career Contessa. Our CEO, Lauren McGoodwin, outlines what 2019 holds for us (and for our amazing readers—that's you!)

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The Future of Work is Inclusive

The future of work is in inclusivity and diversity. The reasons to prioritize these on your team transcend the bottom line.

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The Future of Work is Women In Tech

The future of work is women—specifically, it’s women in technology. Here's why women in the workplace are more important than ever.

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I Hate My Boss! How to Handle the 15 Worst Bosses

Hate is a strong word, but maybe you do feel like you hate your boss. Here's what to do if you are struggling to communicate or be heard by your bad boss.

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What is High-Functioning Anxiety? 3 Ways Your Anxiety is Working Against Your Goals

Is your anxiety undermining you at work without your knowing? Here's how to recognize and combat anxiety at work.

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How to Have a Career (+ Confidence) Comeback After Sexual Harassment at Work

Too often speaking up about sexual harassment results in a professional setback. So how do you stage a career comeback and get back on track?

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What I Wish Someone Told Me About Returning to a Tech Job After Having a Baby

Returning to work after a baby is something women have to do all the time, yet there is no real framework to navigate this tough transition. Diane Chang, a data scientists at Intuit, shared her experience and how she handled her return to work after giving birth.

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Why Your Work Wife Is So Important (+ How You Can Support Her Daily)

Discover how professional female friendships are changing the game.

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How to Write a 5-Minute Self-Evaluation for Work (With Examples)

Hey, you. Yes, you. It's time to start writing weekly self-evaluations. It's easy—here's how.

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Ageism at Work: How to Recognize + Combat It

Ageism can rear its ugly head in a myriad of ways. Here are some things to look out for and what to do when it happens to you.

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How to Stop Comparing Yourself to Others

How to quiet your inner critic and overcome the comparison trap—at work and in your personal life.

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How to Make a Difference When You Feel Helpless

Times are tough. Sometimes you can feel helpless to enact change or help out. Here are a few ways to feel a little less helpless in this noisy world.

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10 Ways to Boost Your Career Mid-Year

Is your career ready for a mid-year boost? Here are ten ways you can give your career (and yourself) a boost to take you all the way to 2020.

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13 Ways to Stay Motivated and Inspired at Work

Lacking motivation at work? We hear you. Here are 13 ways to reinvigorate your work life.

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