Update: I spoke with Ross Perlin via phone on May 2, 2011. At that time, he verbally apologized to me. I was extremely pleased with and accepted his apology. I recently requested a review copy of Intern Nation: How to Earn Nothing and Learn Little in the Brave New Economy by Ross Perlin to see Read more…
At the end of my official bio reads: “Heather resides in the Washington, DC area with her husband, dog and two cats.” Almost all bios include personal information at the end, but since my husband and I don’t have any children — and our pets are our children at this stage in our lives — Read more…
Perhaps Shonali Burke inspired me (I know she inspired this post), or perhaps I’m just cranky, too, but this post is devoted to answering the top 10 questions I’m frequently asked: Number 10: How do you pronounce your last name? We’ll start off with a common, non-cranky question. It’s actually pronounced “who-man” (as opposed to Read more…
I’ve almost always been told I tell the greatest stories because the craziest things happen to me. Some people suggest I write a memoir, others suggest a reality TV show or livestream. However, none of those appeal to me. In talking with my PR manager, Katie Farrell, yesterday, she politely hinted to me that most Read more…
So…it was brought to my attention or week or so ago that my audience (you) doesn’t know enough about me personally. Sure, you guys know me as a “career expert” or “Gen Y guru” — an authority figure and potentially an influencer. But you don’t know the “real” me. Well, here goes… I grew up Read more…
You know you’ve not blogged in a long time when you get DMs on Twitter asking if you’re ok. (Thanks for noticing, Jessica!) Other than the fever I’ve had since Saturday, I’m actually doing quite well. Where have I been? Taking a break from blogging. As you might remember, June 21 was my first day Read more…
Ok, so that headline isn’t entirely true. There were several very personal reasons I resigned from my full-time job as the media relations manager of a national health care professional association earlier this week. However, the move will have a tremendous impact on you. Starting June 21, I am available full-time (and then some) for Read more…
Signing my first book contract (to write #ENTRYLEVELtweet: Taking Your Career from Classroom to Cubicle) was one of the most exciting moments of my life. However, signing my second book contract this past weekend was even more exhilarating! Like my co-author, Kristina Allen, I’ve been a writer since a very young age. I used to write Read more…
To my readers, I feel pretty confident when I say Paula Abdul and I have very little in common. She appears to be pretty short on TV, while I’m 5’8″. She has dark hair and skin, while I am blonde and very, very pale. She sings and dances, while I definitely don’t. She’s famous, while Read more…
As Tom Cruise said in Jerry Maguire, “Help me help you.” I am now saying the same to you.
