“If you don’t give the market the story to talk about, they will define your brand story for you.” – David Brier Style is personal. It’s creative. It’s energetic. Most of all, it’s important. What we wear dictates to the world who we are, what we value, and how we expect to be treated. It […]
We talked with Patricia Rausch, Director of Career Programs for the Leadership Institute, about what she looks for when interviewing applicants and strategies for how to ace your next interview. What’s the best advice regarding interviews you’ve ever heard or received? Research the who, what, and why of the company you are interviewing with and write […]
On April 8, NeW at Mercer hosted Alyssa Condrey, Director of Programs for NeW, to discuss “How to Land Your Dream Internship”. Condrey gave NeW members an insightful step-by-step guide on how to land their dream internship. She started by emphasizing the importance of researching the organization you want to work for. No matter where […]
This spring, the NeW Professional Network has been reading Justice on Trial: The Kavanaugh Confirmation and the Future of the Supreme Court by Carrie Severino and Mollie Hemingway. This #1 National Bestseller gives an insider account of the high stakes and drama of the Kavanaugh confirmation. Meet author Carrie Severino and her thoughts on NeW and […]
One of the most common questions I am asked by friends and peers is how I maintain a schedule and effectively manage my time while working and going to school from home. While being in school or at the office forced some of us into a structured schedule, you do not have to lose that […]
New stay-at-home policies have provided families a unique opportunity to interact and connect more than ever before. Personally, since COVID-19 social distancing regulations began, my daughters are studying from home and my husband is working from home. But, how do you stay focused and work from home when your family is around? Here are some […]
COVID-19 has been devastating to many students, especially college seniors. From missed good-byes to cancelled graduation ceremonies, senior year ended in a way many of us could not have anticipated. But, I still believe we have the opportunity to make the most of our final days and weeks of this year. Here are 5 ways […]
When the news of COVID-19 broke out, things changed quickly for so many. Students from kindergarten to college were sent home and professionals were required to work from their houses. Creating a productive work environment can be challenging when moving from a classroom or office space to the kitchen table, but there are some strategies […]
One of the biggest disruptions we have experienced since the outbreak of COVID-19 is the limitations placed on seeing people outside of our immediate family members or roommates. For some this may not be such a bad thing, but for others, especially those looking to find a job or build their network, this is a […]
On December 3, women from across New York City gathered in Gramercy Park deep in the heart of Manhattan to glean kernels of wisdom from speaker Vanessa Mendoza, the executive vice president of the Manhattan Institute for Policy Research. Mendoza spoke to the Network of enlightened Women’s New York City Professional Network chapter about an […]
