Are You Cut Out to Work from Home?
Marissa Mayer, the CEO of Yahoo, has the Internet ablaze with her memo to her “Yahoos,” published on All Things D, in which she states that as of June of 2013, all employees who were hired as telecommuters will instead be required to physically work in the Yahoo offices. Criticism of Mayer’s decision has been [...]
Are You an Underearner?
If you are a young or middle-aged professional lacking self-confidence at work, are constantly passed over for promotion, or feeling like you aren’t being paid enough, it’s not just because the boss doesn’t like you or the system isn’t fair. You may be an underearner, which means you demonstrate certain habits and behavior that hold [...]
Our American Dream: Jose Flores’ VOS Flips
Across the United States, in all fields of endeavor, Latinos are working to uphold their place in American society. Fox News Latino is proud to present “Our American Dream,” a series of snapshots and profiles of Latino success stories. At first look, people may think that VOS Flips are like the sandal [...]
Dress for Success: What to Wear to Your Next Job Interview
Your resume and cover letter landed you a job interview. Congratulations! Now that you’ve researched the company and rehearsed your answers to tough interview questions, you have to decide what to wear to the interview. First impressions are critical and if you’ve ever conducted interviews yourself, you know not everyone has the same idea of [...]
Family-Friendly Policies: A Working Mom’s Wish List for Employers
Working moms, what do you do when your babysitter cancels at the last minute? This recently happened to me. I went into panic mode, and started dialing every one of my friends and family, desperately looking for a solution. I tossed and turned all night—and the next day—with no other solution in sight, I had [...]
How to Write a Cover Letter That Gets Their Attention
Although some people think the cover letter has seen better days, it definitely still plays an important role when you are applying for a job or even for a freelancing gig. The secret is to write a good cover letter that grabs a potential employer’s attention and gets you invited to that first interview. A [...]
5 Common Job Interview Mistakes
So you thought you nailed the job interview—they smiled at you, seemed like they thought you were a great fit, and told you they’d give you a call back…but they didn’t. A lot of times it’s a pattern of silly mistakes you don’t realize you’re making, like not distinguishing yourself enough. PwC Chief [...]
Red Thalhammer: Antidote Chocolate a Heavenly Cure-All
Ahhh…chocolate. A magic “potion” that can make us forget our worries with just one bite. Imagine how intoxicating it must be for the people who make it! Just ask Red Thalhammer, founder and chief visionary of Antidote Chocolate, whose products emphasize health and indulgence, all in one bite. Mamiverse had the opportunity to talk with [...]
The Advantages of Being a Micro-Entrepreneur
I recently read an article about the rise of micro-entrepreneurs—self-employed and/or small business owners who capitalize on their own specific skill set or assets, often in some creative field. Their start-up costs and overhead are low, mostly thanks to digital technology that allows them to run their businesses over the Internet. In the U.S. alone, [...]
Daniel Newell: Helping Latinos Land Silicon Valley Jobs
Latinos on the Rise: Bringing you the coolest, trendiest and fastest emerging people in fashion, food, art, business, politics and more. The people to watch out for. The ones who fearlessly strike from the pack and make us all proud. Elections are over and we can now officially add Mitt Romney to our long list [...]
