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Articles from Sheila Koohpai | Selfgrowth.com
- From Dead-End to Dream Job: Taking Control of Your Career - by Submitted on Jul 19, 2011 from Sheila KoohpaiWhen I was 23, the momentum of my career came to a staggering halt. As a graduate student, I completed an internship at the United Nations in New York, then moved to Washington, DC, to pursue a congressional fellowship. Yet despite these achievements, with my degree completed and my fellowship ...
Views: 718 - You Can Do It All - Get a Part-Time MBA - by Submitted on Jul 19, 2011 from Sheila KoohpaiWhat do you want to do after a nine-hour work day? Maybe let off some steam at the gym, cook your family a gourmet meal, or just plant yourself on the couch and let your mind shift into relaxation-mode. Chances are, sitting in a classroom for a few hours and then going home to do some obligatory ...
Views: 857 - Interviewing? Here's Your Packing List - by Submitted on Jul 19, 2011 from Sheila KoohpaiYou got that final round interview in San Francisco—and it’s time to pack your bag for the flight. Packing smart for an interview will help you show up calm, prepared, and looking your best, and without a handful of new bruises from lugging an over-sized trunk through the airport. So, ...
Views: 4300 - The New Facebook?: Understanding Google+ - by Submitted on Jul 19, 2011 from Sheila KoohpaiIt seems like everyone has been talking about Google+ lately, a new social networking conglomerate developed by the giant Internet search engine Google. Although the platform is still in its field trial stage and is available by invitation only, there is already a large buzz about the product. ...
Views: 797 - Rainbows and Butterflies?: Media and the LGBT Community - by Submitted on Jul 19, 2011 from Sheila KoohpaiA cursory reading of various news stories in the mainstream media about the NYC Pride parade which took place on Sunday June 26 prompted me recently to a number of curious observations about gender roles and media representation of men, women and gayness. While coverage of the LGBT community ...
Views: 893 - Maintain Your BMW (Body, Mind, Wealth) - by Submitted on Jul 19, 2011 from Sheila KoohpaiAlthough the phrase “maintain your BMW” is likely to have conjured up a pretty white and blue automobile logo that is meant to reference the movement of an aircraft propeller, I am not referring to a car. Rather, BMW in this instance means “body, mind and wealth” (although admittedly, I am ...
Views: 979 - 7 Ways to Save Time with Google - by Submitted on Jul 19, 2011 from Sheila KoohpaiGoogle made its name as a search engine. Then, with the advent of Gmail and Gchat, it made a huge splash in the email world with its popular, sleek interface. But Google’s usefulness doesn’t stop there. Its lesser-known, free features stretch its borders far beyond those of a search engine. ...
Views: 668 - Ladies Who Lead: A WSJ Closer Look at Women in the Economy - by Submitted on Jul 19, 2011 from Sheila KoohpaiThe Wall Street Journal’s Women In the Economy Conference, held April 4-6, brought together almost 200 top academic, political, and business leaders—from Indra Nooyi, international CEO of PespsiCo, to Geena Davis, actress and founder of her Institute on Gender in Media, to Supreme Court Justice ...
Views: 710 - How to Write the Best Cover Letter - by Submitted on Jul 18, 2011 from Sheila KoohpaiA résumé alone isn’t always enough. Your cover letter is an opportunity for you to tell your potential employers explicitly how your experiences and skills match up to the job you’re applying for—and a chance to explain any unusual history you might have. A successful cover letter is targeted ...
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