Anna
Expertise: Business
Job Title: Career Coach
Training: Masters Degree
Years of Experience: 6-10 Years
Other Expertise: Business School, Climbing the Corporate Ladder, Career Success for Young Professionals, Networking, Career motivation, personal development, job search advice, office etiquette
Anna is an expert at motivating and encouraging young professionals. She provides advice on networking, office etiquette, career motivation, business school, work-life balance, personal development and job searching.
I give advice geared towards young professionals on how to be classy as they climb the corporate ladder. My goal is to give young professionals the great advice I received and also the advice that I wish I would have received.
Latest Posts Written by Expert Anna
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Written on November 29, 2011 by Classy Career Girl
One reader recently emailed me this question: I hear about networking all the time, but it is proving difficult. I’m shy to begin with, which doesn’t help much when trying to contact people. Do you have any advice from building a network from scratch when you don’t know anyone and are having trouble even finding names? Here are some more ideas to find people to network with. Continue reading →
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Category: Career, Expert Articles
Tags: career tips, networking
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Written on October 27, 2011 by Classy Career Girl
Two years ago, I made the decision to get my MBA while continuing to work full time. Although the past two years have been a whirlwind, I am very happy I made the choice to continue my education. I have found that although I currently have a job I love, I am now performing even better and also finding new opportunities that better match my interests and skills. I have also been fortunate enough to be able to keep my income and not have to worry about finding a job when I graduate.
Before starting school I tried to mentally prepare myself for this juggling act. But, the truth is I really had no idea what to expect. Here is what I wish someone would have told me before I made the leap: Continue reading →
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Category: Career, Expert Articles
Tags: career tips, resume, technology, time management
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Written on October 25, 2011 by Classy Career Girl
Unfortunately, during this economic crisis many employers can’t afford to give their hardworking employees raises. But, if you ask for a raise now and show how valuable you are, you will be first in line to get a raise when funding does become available in the future. And trust me, you will feel so much better about it because you worked for it and actually deserve it. I never want a raise because I negotiated the best. I want a raise because I performed the best and I actually deserve it. Continue reading →
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Category: Business, Career, Expert Articles
Tags: career tips, college finances, resume
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Written on September 27, 2011 by Classy Career Girl
I am not a morning person. I like to hit that snooze button as many times as possible (I publicly apologize to my husband). But, this week I am on a mission to wake up earlier. I hate my alarm with a passion but if I just have a few sips of coffee, I will be ready to start the day. Lately, I have been feeling really rushed in the morning and would love to have extra time to read, write, exercise or do nothing but sit in silence before the rest of the world wakes up. I am not yet a pro but I do know what I have to do in order to wake up. Here are my top 10 tips to wake up earlier. Continue reading →
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Category: Career, Expert Articles
Tags: goals, sleep, time management
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Written on August 25, 2011 by Classy Career Girl
Have you ever wondered if getting an MBA could help you start your own business? By pursuing an MBA, you learn a little of everything about running a business. Often entrepreneurs are so focused on one thing that they have blinders when it comes to certain areas of owning a business. Research has shown that the failure rate for small businesses started by MBAs is about 50% less than the standard failure rate. As part of my MBA degree, I have taken a variety of classes and now feel fully equipped to start my own business. Continue reading →
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Category: Business, Career, Expert Articles
Tags: career tips, college degree
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Written on July 29, 2011 by Classy Career Girl
Ready for some on the job training from Classy Career Gal? Here are 4 mistakes that women make at the office from a recent article in Oprah Magazine that we all need to be aware of including taking a back seat, doing too much for free, and treating other women like enemies. Read more here! Continue reading →
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Category: Career, Expert Articles
Tags: career tips
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Written on July 10, 2011 by Classy Career Girl
Because you aren’t located in the city, you will have to rely as much as you can on informational interviews over the phone. First, read 5 easy steps to an informational interview. This will be a great way to get your foot in the door and less nerve-wracking and time consuming than in person interviews. They can be scheduled for 15-20 minutes over your lunch break or before or after you go to work. In order to find people to interview in the city you want to work in, use the following tips. Continue reading →
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Category: Expert Articles
Tags: career tips, job search
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Written on June 28, 2011 by Classy Career Girl
Although the past two years of my life have been a whirlwind, I am very happy that I made the choice to continue my education. One of the main reasons I have enjoyed grad school is that it has helped me figure out what I want to do with my life. I have found that although I currently have a job I love, I am now performing even better and also finding new opportunities that better match my interests and skills. Here are my top 10 reasons why going back to school can help you in your job search. Continue reading →
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Category: Back To College, Career, Expert Articles
Tags: career tips, job search, resume
