Bringing a Date to the Company Holiday Party

Q. Should I invite my new boyfriend to the holiday party at my new job? The invitation reads “and guest.” A. You use the word “new” twice when asking your question, which suggests both your boyfriend and your job are very new. So much depends on your comfort level, with your coworkers and the guy [...]

Granny Nannies Have a Special Calling

Sara R. is a professional editor whose services are always in demand. By 5 a.m. you will find her at her computer, but her “real” job begins around 7 when Hannah, her 2-year-old granddaughter, calls for “Me-Ma.” When Hannah was born Sara’s daughter suggested she move to Connecticut so she could take care of the [...]

Paula’s Perspective: What about the Peeps?

If you think back to the best job you ever had, chances are it wasn’t the great salary or the fabulous office you remember fondly. Sure, money matters and work space that works counts. But it’s the people with whom you work that make or break an employment experience. The fun and friendly co-workers, the [...]

Career Chat: Ask the Expert

Have a question about your career? Need advice regarding your job search? Paula Santonocito, Global Career Development Facilitator (GCDF), is now available for individual career coaching via email or phone. Paula has been awarded the GCDF designation from the Center for Credentialing and Education (CCE) and holds a Workforce Career Coach Facilitator (WCCF) certificate from [...]

2011: Top 10 Cities for Single Women

Single in the city. Arguably, there’s nothing like it, especially if you seek a high-energy lifestyle with countless professional and personal opportunities. Ah, but what cities are best for single women? You’ve come to the right place for the answer. This year, SingleMindedWomen.com once again analyzed major U.S. cities in an effort to separate the [...]

The Gender Wage Gap: College Majors & Money

If you’re struggling to balance your budget each month, part of the problem may be in the past: research shows that the college degrees men choose tend to earn higher salaries than the ones that are traditionally chosen by women.

Despite the Risks, Office Romances Remain Popular

If you’re involved in or considering an office romance, you’re not alone. Although a survey conducted by the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) finds approximately 25 percent of companies have some form of policy that prohibits or strongly discourages workplace dating, single women and others continue to view the workplace as a place to [...]

Top Jobs Outside the Cube

If you’re ready to put the cube farm out to pasture, but don’t know what kinds of jobs would allow you to work outside the box, SingleMindedWomen.com can help.

Ladies, Should You Ask for It?

Quick – what was the first thing that came to your mind when you read the title of this post? What about “Gentleman, should you ask for it?” Would this change your response? For many people the female-oriented title raises sexual connotations while the male-oriented iteration conjures thoughts of money and power. For the record, [...]

Paula’s Perspective: What’s on Your Resume?

Work experience and skills are funny things. Even though they are the key criteria for employment, most people look at their own experience and skills through a very narrow lens. I was recently thinking about this tendency after talking with a computer technician at my local office supply superstore. Impressed by his knowledge, I asked [...]

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