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Woman of the Week: Ellen S. Miller
Name: Ellen S. Miller Company Role: Marketing Specialist, Self-Employed. Outreach Committee Member, Women in Film Location: Chicago, Illnois Excelle: What more can you tell us about the book you are working on? Ellen S.Miller: I am an adoptee. I wrote a book with my co-author, Terri G. Scaletta, about the search for my birthparents. My story is one of intrigue, ...Published about 1 year ago | -
Excelle Professional Woman of the Week, February 25th, 2008
Name: Connie Castellano Company, Role: Professional Corporate Events Planner, Art Gallery Director Location: Utica, NY 1. _What more can you tell us about your job?_ I think I have the most wonderful job in the world! Being a people person, I interact with a diverse audience as Coordinator of Campus & Corporate Events at SUNYIT. I meet people from all walks ...Published about 1 year ago | -
For Tech Jobs, Women Get With the Program
When it comes to technology, female consumers can’t get too mad when they surf a Web site that’s hard to navigate or their cell phones aren’t designed to cradle easily between their shoulder and ear. Why? Because there’s a high probability there were few if any women on the technical team that designed that Web site or wireless phone. Women have ...Published about 1 year ago | -
Excelle Professional Woman of the Week, February 19th, 2008
Name: Anjuli Sherin Company, Role: Heart Held Healing, Marriage and Family Therapist Intern, Clinical Hypno Therapist, Reiki Master Executive Assistant: Life Empowerment Action Program (LEAP) Location: Bay Area, California 1. _Now that we know your job title, what more can you tell us about your job?_ My passion is to awaken people to the potential dormant inside them and facilitate the ...Published about 1 year ago | -
Excelle Professional Woman of the Week, February 11th, 2008
Name: Sarah Lee Company, Role: Jones New York, Assistant Designer Location: New York, NY 1. _Now that we know your job title, what more can you tell us about your job?_ I design trims for the Jones New York Dress division. Trims include buttons, ribbon, zippers, brooches, belts, buckles, and anything else that is applied on the garment. 2. _How would ...Published about 1 year ago | -
Excelle Professional Woman of the Week, February 6th, 2008
Name: Nicole "Nik" Caldwell Company, Role: Just Glam, Founder & CEO Location: Bay Area, CA 1. _Now that we know your job title, what more can you tell us about your job?_ My job is tedious, but its what i live for. I love it. My days consist of meetings, research and hands on application of makeup. I'm a very hands ...Published about 1 year ago | -
The Ten Sexiest Jobs
Want to get asked out more often? Consider nursing school. Nursing is one of the ten sexiest professions, according to a 2007 survey from CareerBuilder.com. The seemingly universal male fantasy about the nurse in the short white dress notwithstanding, I can see why nursing, which comes in at number six, made the list. There is something sexy about a person who ...Published about 1 year ago | -
Excelle Professional Woman of the Week, January 28th, 2008
Name: Shaherose Charania Company, Role: JAJAH, Global Domination Location: San Francisco, CA 1. _Now that we know your job title, what more can you tell us about your job?_ JAJAH, while still a startup, is a global company that’s focused on bringing consumers, enterprises and telecommunications companies vastly improved telephony solutions to help them embrace the next generation of IP communications ...Published about 1 year ago | -
Move Over, Men
Are women are naturally better sales professionals than men? What are the differences between the sales techniques of men and women? Both men and women tend to believe that women are more trustworthy. People believe that women lie less, are more responsible and are more honest at work. Pick up your jaw from the floor. If you think I'm spouting my ...Published about 1 year ago | -
ADN vs. BSN: Which should you choose?
First of all, let's establish what each one stands for. A BSN is a Bachelor of Science in Nursing, while an ADN is an Associates Degree in Nursing. Both degrees lead to getting your RN but there are some differences between the two. The main difference is the length of time and the amount of credits required to complete the program. ...Published about 1 year ago | -
What Nurses Should Ask Prospective Employers
So what can you do to make your transition from nursing student to working nurse easier and your first years on the job more satisfying? Here are some issues to ask about and consider before and after taking the job. h4. Ask About First-Year Nurse Turnover Rates High turnovers indicate how the employer treats first-year nurses, Benner says. Turnovers higher than ...Published about 1 year ago | -
Nursing Career Specialties
Most registered nurses choose to follow a career path focused on a specific nursing specialty that fits their personality and intellectual interests. Some specialties involve being certified by a professional board or association which will often increase a nurse's wages and long-term promotion potential. Below are links to several profiles of popular nursing specialties. Each profile includes the average salary and ...Published about 1 year ago | -
Nursing Demand Projections
The demand for registered nurses across the country will out pace supply through 2020, the Bureau of Health Professions predicts. A seven percent shortfall nationally of Registered Nurses (RNs) in 2005 is expected to jump to nearly 30 percent by 2020, translating into a shortage of more than 800,000 nurses nationally. Among the factors driving demand are a rapidly growing population—with ...Published about 1 year ago | -
Excelle Professional Woman of the Week, January 21st, 2008
Name: Annie Winhold Company, Role: AffinityLabs, Online Marketing Designer Location: San Francisco, CA 1. _Now that we know your job title, what more can you tell us about your job?_ I do creative design to promote a portfolio of portals. 2. _How would you describe your work environment?_ High energy. My co-workers all have the same passion and drive to create ...Published about 1 year ago | -
Excelle Professional Woman of the Week, January 14th, 2008
Name: Currin Berdine Role: Associate Web Producer Location: San Francisco, CA 1. _Now that we know your job title, what more can you tell us about your job?_ I work on a website for nurses. I am now a “healthcare profession expert” but I actually just pretend to be a nurse. 2. _How would you describe your work environment?_ Open: literally ...Published about 1 year ago | -
Working With Headhunters
I remember the first time I heard the word "headhunter" in connection with . I had visions of some wild-eyed, wild-haired person running around with a spear in one hand and a cooking pot in the other, looking for unsuspecting job candidates to have for lunch. Of course, after decades of writing about the workplace I use the term "headhunter" without ...Published about 1 year ago | -
Step On Up
Sharon Hadary didn't mean to become a mover and shaker in the world of women's entrepreneurship. And she didn't expect her 21 years in HR, communications and PR at IBM to lead her to become the executive director of the nonprofit Center for Women's Business Research. It was supposed to be just a temporary position, but nearly 19 years later, she's ...Published about 1 year ago | -
Ten Career Resolutions
Like the old saying, "Today is the first day of the rest of your life," it's never a bad time to start moving your career in a better direction. Here are 10 resolutions to help you get some perspective on how you can improve your career, pronto. h4. 1. Pay Attention in Class Treat every workday like a school day. Be ...Published about 1 year ago | -
What About Working For Non-Profits?
"You're going to do what?" Mimi's manager practically shouted at her. The 42-year-old brand manager told him she had accepted a job as an associate director of an agency that serves inner-city children. It would pay about half her current salary. "Have you lost your mind?" "Not at all," Mimi assured him. "In fact, I've really just found my mind, as ...Published about 1 year ago | -
Excelle Professional Woman of the Week, December 18th, 2007
Name: LaToya Thompson Role: Corporate Trainer: Brinker International, Inc. Location: Atlanta, GA 1. _How did you get where you are today?_ I was always very fortunate to have a loving and supportive family as well as a friendship circle that has continuously motivated me and encouraged my endeavors. Maintaining my presence on the A Honor Roll every school year up until ...Published about 1 year ago |

















