Career on Shine

Turning "The Rules" into career success

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Nicole Williams is obsessed with jobs. Not just her own--as an author, public speaker and career strategist--but yours too. With her newest title, "Girl on Top," Williams is looking to connect with young women searching for their dream jobs, angling for a raise or steadily making their way…

Is your personality compatible with your career?

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It’s been a while since I took a good old-fashioned online quiz, so I was a little too excited when I came across a simplified version of the Myers-Briggs personality test over at SavvySugar. If you’re not familiar, Myers-Briggs is based on the theories of Carl Jung, and it’s often used by college career counselors to help students pick a major or occupation that plays to their strengths.

Your marriage or your career?

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West Indian Girl singer Mariqueen Maandig is giving up her gig to marry Nine Inch Nails front man Trent Reznor, her bandmates declared in August. WWE announcer Lilian Garcia announced her retirement Monday after 10 years with the WWE Divas, trading the wrestling ring for a wedding ring. And over at the StarTribune.com, a reader tells columnist Carolyn Hax to put marriage before career because "it really wasn't worth all the sacrifices."

Which made me wonder: If you couldn't have both -- and if finances weren't an issue -- which one would you choose?

6 Simple Tips to Boost Creativity and Kick-Start Your Career (and Your Week!)

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Though I've never loved the expression, there is some truth to it — there is, in fact, more than one way to skin a cat. It may seem irrelevant in an office job where it seems there's a procedure or a rule book for every task, but thinking outside the box may just be your ticket to getting noticed and working your way up — even in this economy.

10 (stiletto'd) steps to the top

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by bestselling author of French Women Don’t Get Fat, Mireille Guiliano

Many women who aspire to reach the top of the corporate ladder don’t realize that simply being a woman is a powerful tool. View your femininity as a selling point of the brand that you market to the world, and your gender will almost always be an asset, not a liability. Below are ten ways you can bring a feminine touch to business that will set you apart.

What's Your Work Style?

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What's your reputation at your office? Are you seen as the reliable team player, the focused nose-to-the-grindstone worker bee or the office gossip? The motivating forces of your astrological sign play a major role in how you perform. How does your Sun sign influence your style in the workplace?

Jobless: Should I be Dateless?

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I have been out of work for almost 4 months. I would like to continue dating but have a hard time believing that a single woman would be interested in a man who is not making a living. Should I put my love life on hold until I land a job?

Less Hours, More Me Time

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I am an event planner at an upscale entertainment boutique. The job offers great perks and salary but does not give me enough time with my 4 year old daughter. How do I find a job that is exciting and equally rewarding that would free me up for my family?

Sarah Palin's on LinkedIn. Are you?

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The Huffington Post reported recently that former vice-presidential nominee Sarah Palin has posted her resume on LinkedIn.

I have to admit, I don't really see the point in snarking about this. Sure, her LinkedIn profile is out of date, and of course she's highlighting the peaks of her career and not the valleys. But for all that I disagree with her politics, the former governor of Alaska is super savvy when it comes to social networking. And, in this day and age (and economy), social networking is a valuable tool.