careers
This 15-Year-Old Entrepreneur Built a Babysitting Empire Worth Big Bucks
Not your average after-school gig.
By Courtney Lindstrand
This 22-Year-Old Got to Live at the Bottom of the Ocean for Research
Um, how cool does this gig sound?
By Julie Pennell
12 Resume Pitfalls That Could Cost You the Job—and How to Avoid Them
Yes, people really do these things.
By Elizabeth Kiefer
Yep, You CAN Be a Hit Author in Your 20s—and Here's How
A pro writer spills her secrets.
By Julie Pennell
Dreaming of a Fashion Career? A Designer Spills on How to Make It Behind the Seams
One stitch and step at a time.
By Elizabeth Kiefer
Here's How Your Liberal Arts Degree Will Get You a Job
Art history and sociology majors, take note!
By Rachel McRady
Dream Jobs: Get to Know Jazmine Hughes of The Hairpin
At 23, she's totally killing it in publishing.
By Marissa Miller
5 Things to Do (And Not to Do) When Reaching Out to a Professional Contact
How to navigate the outreach waters.
By Rachel McRady
Want to Get into Politics? Here Are 5 Things You Need to Do (Courtesy of a Former Obama Intern!)
In the future, we predict girls will run the world and the Oval Office.
By Lisa Liebman
First Job Spotlight: "I Was a War Reporter at the New York Times…in Yemen"
Can you imagine this being your first gig?
By Jennifer McCartney
Yes, You DO Need A LinkedIn Photo and Here Are the Rules For Taking One
Ready for your close-up?
By Monica Castillo
QUIZ: Should You Consider a Career as a Makeup Artist?
It sounds like a dream job, but being a professional lipstick expert requires major skills. Put your knowledge to our test!
By Lyndsay Green
The State of STEM: How Girls Are Changing the Face of Science
If young women have anything to say about it, the days of dude-dominated STEM fields are over.
By Jessica Pels
Dream Jobs: Caroline Ghosn of Levo League Is One Awesomely Inspiring CEO
Words of wisdom on living and working from one of our favorite founders.
By Elizabeth Kiefer
If You're an International Student Graduating from College in the U.S., THIS Is What You're Up Against
Getting here is hard enough, but staying here is harder.
By Alexis Manrodt