Impactful Internships: How to Make Yourself Stand Out
Internships can significantly affect your career opportunities and help your resume become more well-rounded before applying for a full-time position. We sat down with Breda Brosey, chapter leader at NeW at The Catholic University of America, to get her tips on how to be a standout intern! Read on to hear about her experience as […]
Technology Tips to Maximize Efficiency at Work
It’s Professional Development Week at the Network of enlightened Women, and we are sharing our tips to help you excel, whether you are starting your career journey or looking to improve your workflow. Utilizing technology can help you stay on track and organized regarding your work and personal goals. Here are some of our best […]
Patti’s Pearls of Wisdom – Five Lessons Learned (the Hard Way) at My First Job
Ah, the first job—a monumental step where we transition from students to active contributors to society. Reflecting on my journey, which wasn’t without its fair share of missteps (recall my stint as what could be humorously termed the world’s most challenged Hill intern), I’ve gleaned a few pearls of wisdom. Here’s what the now slightly […]
Patti’s Pearls of Wisdom – Navigating Rejection with Grace and Gumption
Navigating the tumultuous waters of the job search as a young professional woman can be an exhilarating and, at times, deeply frustrating experience. The excitement of opportunity often tangles with the disappointment of rejection that can cause even the most confident woman to doubt herself. But let’s be clear, the job hunt takes grit. It’s […]
Patti’s Pearls of Wisdom – New Year, New You: 5 Powerful Resolutions to Jumpstart Your Career
As a seasoned professional, I’ve witnessed countless New Year’s resolutions melt away faster than a snowflake on a warm cheek. But trust me, there’s a more empowering path – one paved with intention, strategy, and a dash of well-placed confidence. This year, let’s ditch the generic “eat healthier, exercise more” mantras and focus on resolutions […]
Patti’s Pearls of Wisdom – How Can I Turn my Senior Year Internship into a Job?
So, you’re about to take the leap from the cozy college bubble into the wild world of work, and you’ve snagged yourself an internship in your senior year? Bravo! The next step is to turn that trial run into a full-blown, paycheck-earning gig. Throughout my career, I’ve seen many interns successfully secure a job from […]
Girl Math, Girl Dinner, & the Ms. Norbury of It All: The Central Lesson to Take Away from “Mean Girls”
“Well, I don’t know who wrote this book, but you all have got to stop calling each other sl*ts and wh*res. It just makes it okay for guys to call you sl*ts and wh*res.” -Ms. Norbury, Mean Girls Maybe such epithets are no longer en vogue, but it is only because today’s young women have […]
Patti’s Pearls of Wisdom – From Dorm Rooms to Boardrooms: A Guide to Surviving The ‘Adulting’ Jungle
Remember those days when the most significant decision you had to make was whether to go to that 8 AM lecture or snooze for another ten minutes? Or when “cooking” meant adding water to your instant ramen? Well, welcome to the wild side now. That transition from college to the real world, affectionately termed ‘adulting’, […]
Patti’s Pearls of Wisdom – Bridging the Age Gap: Connecting with Older Colleagues in the Workplace
If you read my first column, you’ll remember I wasn’t exactly knocking it out of the park during my summer internship – and that included connecting with older coworkers. Fortunately, as more time grew between that version of me and today’s version, I began to accumulate wisdom. And that wisdom told me, “Nobody wants to […]
Patti’s Pearls of Wisdom – Preparation Makes Perfect: Strategies for a Smooth Transition in Your New Role
I was the world’s worst intern. I hoped to turn my DC internship into the beginning of a great career. Unfortunately, the universe had other plans. When I got my personalized photo of me and the Congressman at the conclusion of the internship, it said, “Thanks for the visit.” You read that right – a […]