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Cool Job: Nina LaCour, Author
Whether you love heading into work every day or dread the alarm each morning, hearing about people who love what they do is always inspiring. In our new Savvy series, Cool Jobs, we’ll talk to real women who have turned their passion into a very cool career.
Oakland native Nina LaCour always knew she wanted to be a writer, but over the past two years, she’s made that dream a reality.
Cool Job: Pete Hottelet, Creator of the Real Sex Panther
Pete Hottelet has never believed in doing work that doesn’t make you happy. So when he got the idea to take a fictional product from one of his favorite movies and turn it into the real deal, he went for it. Hottelet, a graphic designer based in Oakland, CA, is the founder of Omni Consumer Products, a company that specializes in "defictionalization."
Lindsay Price Says It's All About the Moments, Not the It-Bags
As if Lindsay Price hasn't given us enough reasons to love her with roles on some of our favorite TV shows (I'm talking about you, 90210 and Lipstick Jungle), it turns out she is even more of a doll out-of-character. We'll have the opportunity to see Lindsay back on the small screen when she appears in the Eastwick pilot, but this week she's been busy promoting The Degree Women Fine Fragrance Collection, and I had the pleasure of interviewing her.
Lindsay shared her secrets on everyday indulgences like why you "can feel quite chic bout that green and pink [mascara] tube" and where to shop for affordable accessories that are also fashionable.
Interview With Celebrity Apprentice's Annie Duke, Part II
Poker pro Annie Duke seems like she will be a force to reckon with as a contestant on The Celebrity Apprentice. She knows what Donald Trump is looking for on his show — competency and controversy — and this intelligent and frank player could bring both elements to the table. Here's more from my fun interview with Annie.
Interview With Celebrity Apprentice's Annie Duke, Part I
The second season of The Celebrity Apprentice premieres this Sunday and the previews have made me excited to watch. It's a diverse crowd of candidates this year, and I was lucky to chat with Annie Duke of professional poker fame. She's a sharp, funny, mother-of-four, and for a highly successful woman who has coached other celebrities like Matt Damon and Ben Affleck on their poker games, she is incredibly down to earth.
Schwarzenegger's Wage Threat: A State Employee's Reaction
As California Democrats and Republicans struggle to find a satisfactory compromise and seal the deal on a new and overdue state budget, Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger's frustration has risen to the point of making threats. He's considering an executive order that would reduce 200,000 state employees' salaries to the $6.55 per hour federal minimum wage, which CitizenSugar points out is $1.45 less than the state's minimum wage.
An Expert's Golden Rules For Negotiating
Earlier I shared with you most of my interview with Linda Babcock, professor of economics and author of Ask For It. We talked about how important it is for women to learn to ask for more at work, but there are certain points you should keep in mind before going into a negotiation.
SavvySugar: What are your top tips for women entering a negotiation, your golden rules for going into a meeting?
Savvy Interview: Why You Should Ask For More at Work
I had the fortunate opportunity to speak with Linda Babcock, a Professor of Economics at Carnegie Mellon University and an expert on women and negotiation. Her most recent book, Ask For It, explores the reasons why negotiating is necessary and how to go about asking for more. She was a pleasure to interview, so intelligent and good humored, with an arsenal of interesting observations and tips.
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Ask Savvy: My Interview With a Plastic Surgeon Ended Abruptly
Dear Savvy,
I applied for a receptionist job at a plastic surgeon's office (I have experience in this field). Yesterday, I was called back and interviewed on the phone for about 15 or 20 minutes with the office manager. She asked if I'd come in to be interviewed by the doctor.
Ask Savvy: Should I Make Follow-Up Calls?
Dear Savvy,
Almost every job site I visit mentions how important it is to follow up a job application with a phone call. I have made a couple and feel like nothing came of them. I think the theory is to show employers that you are excited about the opportunity, but most simply confirm receipt of the application through a secretary.
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